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Unlock failed: separate progression conditions from build advice

Reviewed for Patch 1.0.503Last updated: August 24, 2026

When a reward or hunter does not unlock, diagnose the progression condition before changing the build.

QUICK ANSWER

Use this page to diagnose the pressure point, then test the next pickup with the run's risk level visible.

  • Name the failure point before changing the whole build
  • Protect a working engine when the run is already fragile
  • Use the Finder or Planner to test one change at a time
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VISUAL INDEX04 ICONS
Hunter
Hunter
Skill
Skill
Relic
Relic
Tarot
Tarot

Identify the object first, then read the decision behind it.

A failed unlock is not automatically a weak build. It can be a missed difficulty, a one-time condition, a required character, or a progression state that the site has not documented yet.

Check these before the run

  • Record the exact difficulty, hunter, and whether the run actually reached the stated endpoint.
  • Check whether the condition is a clear, a first-clear reward, or a separate progression flag.
  • Do not repeat the same build blindly when the failure is a missing unlock condition.
  • Keep a screenshot of the result so you can compare the condition on the next attempt.

The exact unlock condition can depend on progression state. Treat an unconfirmed condition as a clue and verify the result before repeating the same build.

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