Advanced Band
The mid-late band where passive income starts outpacing manual play. Strong enough to raid with, cheap enough that losing one is not a disaster.
Quick Answer
Merge depth
Tier ~10
Tier 1 equivalents
512
Raid value
High raid damage
The merge math
Every merge combines two identical items into one item a tier higher, so reaching this band takes roughly 512 starter bombs worth of material — about 9 doublings from the bottom. That is why raising your spawn tier matters more than collecting more low-tier bombs: it moves your starting point up the exponent.
Cash per second for this band is estimated at roughly 200–800. The game does not publish an official income table, so use that range to compare bands against each other, not as a literal in-game figure.
Best For
Pro Tips
- This is the sweet spot for routine raids — spend these, save the S band
- Chain merges instead of hoarding duplicates
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Advanced Band worth merging to in Merge a Nuke?
Yes, when it matches your current goal. The Advanced Band band (tier A) costs about 512 starter bombs of merge depth — worth the investment when you need its estimated income range (200–800 cash/sec) or its raid profile. Compare against other bands on the tier list hub before committing grid slots.
How many bombs to reach Advanced Band?
About 512 tier-1 bombs worth of material, which is roughly 10 merges from the bottom. Each merge combines two identical items into one a tier higher — that arithmetic is exact, not a guess.
Is Advanced Band good for raids?
Raid value for this band is rated High raid damage. Higher bands steal more but cost more to replace if lost. Use Advanced Band for raids only when your passive income can absorb a loss — save your deepest S-band nukes for wars, not casual steals.