How to Prestige Effectively in Noob Incremental

# How to Prestige Effectively in Noob Incremental

Prestige is the backbone of progression in *Noob Incremental*. Resetting your progress for permanent multipliers is a tough decision: do it too early and you waste potential, wait too long and you stagnate. This guide will help you decide **when** and **how** to prestige for maximum gain.

What Is Prestige?

Prestige resets your current run—including your level, gold, upgrades, and buildings—but grants you **Prestige Points (PP)**. Each PP increases your overall production by a percentage. The more points you earn per run, the faster your next run will be. Over time, this snowballs into massive growth.

The Core Prestige Mechanic

To prestige, click the **Prestige** button in the settings or stats panel. You'll see a summary of what you'll earn: a base amount of PP (often 1 per run milestone) plus bonus PP for achievements, total gold earned, and highest level reached.

**Key formula (simplified):** PP = BasePP + BonusPP(Achievements) + BonusPP(Gold) + BonusPP(Level)

Each category scales non-linearly, so pushing hard on one area yields more points.

When to Prestige: The Golden Rule

Never prestige as soon as you can. Wait until your current progress slows down significantly. A good rule of thumb is: **Prestige when you can earn at least 2x the PP of your previous run** OR when your current production growth drops below 10% per hour.

Early Game (Runs 1–5)

• **First run:** Prestige as soon as you unlock the prestige button (usually after level 10–15). You'll earn 1–2 PP. Don't worry about optimising yet.
• **Runs 2–5:** Push to level 25–30. If you're earning 2–3 PP, that's fine. Try to complete the first set of achievements for the extra PP bonus.

Mid Game (Runs 6–20)

• Aim for **level 50–75** before prestiging.
• Focus on gold milestones: each million gold earned gives a small PP bonus. Check your stats panel for the exact thresholds.
• Complete achievements like "Reach level 50" and "Earn 10M gold" for solid PP boosts.
• If you're stuck on a boss (e.g., Boss #5), prestige and use the PP to buy the "Boss Damage" upgrade.

Late Game (Runs 21+)

• Push to **level 100+**. At this point, you'll have multiple prestige upgrades that multiply PP gain (e.g., "Prestige Bonus II").
• Use the idle mode to farm gold overnight, then prestige when you wake up.
• Look for the **Prestige Advisor** tool (unlocked at 50 PP total) that calculates optimal prestige timing for your current stats.

How Much PP Should You Aim For?

A common mistake is trying to double your PP every run. That's sustainable only for the first few runs. Instead, aim for **30–50% increase per run** in the early/mid game, and **15–25%** in the late game. Diminishing returns set in, so even a 10% increase is fine if the run is short.

**Example scenario:** Your last run gave 100 PP. If your current run is slowing down and you have 130 PP on the table, prestige. Don't wait for 200 PP if it takes 3x longer.

Prestige Upgrades: What to Buy First

After each prestige, you spend PP on permanent upgrades. The order matters.

Tier 1 (Critical)

1. **Production Boost I** – Multiplies all production by 2x per level. Get to level 3 ASAP. 2. **Starting Gold** – Start with 10k gold instead of 0. Huge speed boost. Buy level 2. 3. **Prestige Point Multiplier** – Increases PP earned per run by 5% per level. Buy 2–3 levels early.

Tier 2 (Strong)

4. **Auto Clicker Duration** – Extends how long auto clickers run when you're idle. Essential for overnight gains. 5. **Boss Damage** – Reduces boss HP by 10% per level. 6. **Achievement Bonus** – Boosts each achievement's PP contribution by 2% per level.

Tier 3 (Long-term)

7. **Gold Cap Increase** – Removes the soft cap on gold accumulation. Buy when gold income exceeds 1B/s. 8. **Prestige Speed** – Reduces the time to reach level 50 by 5% per level. Great for speedruns.

**Never skip** the first two; they pay off immediately.

Advanced Prestige Strategies

The 24-Hour Rule

If you can prestige more than once per day, you're probably prestiging too early. Let your runs run for at least 12–24 hours to maximize PP from gold milestones and achievements. A 24-hour run often yields 3–5x the PP of a 2-hour run.

Achievement Hunting

*Noob Incremental* has 50+ achievements. Many grant permanent PP bonuses (e.g., "Reach level 25" = +1 PP per run, "Collect 1000 coins" = +0.5 PP per run).

Plan your runs around achievements:

• Use a **focused build** (e.g., all gold upgrades first) to unlock "Gold Hoarder" achievements.
• Run for specific levels to unlock level-based achievements.
• Once you have a few achievements, the bonus PP they grant makes each prestige more valuable.

Prestige Cycles

In the late game, you can set up a **prestige cycle**: use a script or in-game auto-prestige feature (if available) to automatically prestige when a target PP is reached. For manual play, set a timer to check every hour after the first 8 hours of a run.

Avoid the Prestige Trap

Some players prestige constantly, hoping to grow fast. This backfires because each prestige resets building levels, which are needed to unlock higher-tier upgrades. The game scales building cost exponentially, so building up to level 100 from scratch gets harder each time without PP upgrades.

**Solution:** Before each prestige, ensure you have enough PP to buy at least 2–3 levels of the first two upgrades. If not, delay the prestige and push further.

Example Run Plan

Run 1 (No PP): Reach level 10, earn 1 PP. Buy Production Boost I (level 1).

Run 2 (1 PP): Reach level 20, earn 2 PP. Buy Starting Gold (level 1) and Prestige Point Multiplier (level 1). Total PP spent: 2.

Run 3 (2 PP after upgrades): With starting gold and 1.05x multiplier, push to level 30, earn 5 PP. Buy Production Boost I (level 2) and Starting Gold (level 2).

Run 4 (3 PP): Aim for level 40, earn 8 PP. Buy Boss Damage (level 1) and Achievement Bonus (level 1). Total PP: 8 spent.

Continue scaling. Around run 7, you should have 20+ total PP and be able to reach level 60 in 6–8 hours. Prestige overnight for 15–20 PP and buy Auto Clicker Duration.

Tools & Resources

• **In-game prestige calculator:** Found in the stats menu after 50 total PP. Enter your current values to get a recommendation.
• **Community spreadsheets:** The *Noob Incremental* subreddit maintains a prestige efficiency sheet. Look for the "Optimal Prestige Timing" tab.
• **External calculators:** Use the web tool at [noobincremental.xyz/guides/](https://noobincremental.xyz/guides/) for interactive planning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. **Prestiging too early:** You lose momentum and gain very little PP. Wait until production slows to a crawl. 2. **Ignoring achievements:** They passively increase PP per run. Complete them as you go. 3. **Saving PP for no reason:** Spend PP immediately after prestige. Hoarding gives zero benefit. 4. **Skipping Starting Gold upgrade:** Starting from zero gold makes early levels tedious. Spend 2 PP on this early. 5. **Not using idle time:** *Noob Incremental* is an idle game. Let it run in the background.

FAQs

How often should I prestige?

In the early game, every 2–3 days. Mid game: every 1–2 days. Late game: once per day or less. Let the Advisor guide you.

Is there a best time of day to prestige?

Yes—right before you go to sleep or leave for work. That way you maximize idle time during the next run.

What if I prestige and can't reach my previous peak?

That's normal. The PP upgrades need one run to pay off. If you consistently can't reach the previous level, you may have bought the wrong upgrades. Reset your prestige tree (costs 10 gems) and try a different order.

Does the game recommend a specific PP target per run?

The in-game Prestige Advisor suggests a target based on your past runs. Follow it within 10–20%.

Conclusion

Prestige in *Noob Incremental* is a balancing act. You want to reset often enough to gain momentum but not so often that you waste building progress. Use the strategies above to find your rhythm: focus on achievements, buy upgrades in the right order, and listen to the Advisor. With patience, you'll reach level 200 and beyond.

Remember: every prestige makes you stronger. Don't be afraid to experiment. Now go click that prestige button!