- Dicevaders Gluttony is a consumption-and-scaling playstyle: every resource absorbed makes the next turn stronger.
- Core plan: build a stable grid early, then stack XP scaling and repeatable combo triggers.
- Key resources: spend Chrono on dice fixes and Budge on shop restocks only for high-impact corrections.
- Best dice pattern: grow pairs into triples and quadruples instead of chasing perfect rolls from scratch.
- Status note: full version launches September 29, 2026, so exact Gluttony values may shift at release.
What Is the Gluttony Playstyle in Dicevaders?
Dicevaders is a dice-based roguelike deckbuilder from Pengonauts and Playstack, set in the StarVaders universe. Every run is about drafting alien units, placing them on the grid, and manipulating dice into pairs, triples, and quadruples to trigger scoring chains. Within that loop, Gluttony describes the archetypal greed-driven commander strategy: a build that consumes units, resources, and dice results to compound its own scaling.
The Gluttony approach maps closely to what the game's broader commander design rewards — XP scaling, progressive power growth, and multiplicative synergies. Rather than explosive one-turn bursts, it survives early, absorbs everything the shop and dice offer, and turns that accumulated value into dominant late-run turns.
Dicevaders launches on September 29, 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 with 10 confirmed Commanders. Because the full commander roster is still finalizing, treat the strategies here as a framework for the Gluttony archetype rather than fixed numbers. This guide will be updated as launch data arrives.
Gluttony Core Mechanics and Scaling Table
The Gluttony playstyle succeeds when every absorbed piece feeds the same engine. The table below breaks down how each core system contributes.
| System | Role in a Gluttony Run | Priority | Scaling Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP / Commander progression | Turns survival time into permanent power growth | Highest | ★★★★★ |
| Unit drafting | Converts shop value into board presence | High | ★★★★ |
| Pairs / triples / quadruples | Reliable activation triggers that feed consumption effects | High | ★★★★ |
| Chrono (dice control) | Fixes weak rolls so scaling triggers keep firing | Medium | ★★★ |
| Budge (shop control) | Restocks to find missing build pieces | Medium | ★★★ |
| Artifacts | Multiplicative bonuses stacked on the same trigger | High | ★★★★★ |
Key principle: Gluttony builds should never split bonuses across unrelated mechanics. One reliable interaction, amplified repeatedly, outperforms five scattered effects.
Before every purchase, ask one question: does this make my existing trigger fire more often, or hit harder? If neither, skip it — even if the card looks strong in isolation.
Step-by-Step Gluttony Run Route
Follow this route to take a Gluttony-style run from the first shop to a mature scoring engine.
Draft a Focused Early Roster
Choose invaders that share the same dice requirements instead of individually attractive picks. Early consistency feeds the consumption engine and prevents dead rolls while the board is small.
Build a Stable, Flexible Grid
Place units so multiple future dice values remain useful. A Gluttony run that depends on one exact roll collapses under pressure; flexible placement keeps absorption constant.
Turn Ordinary Rolls Into Pairs
Use rerolls and Budge-style adjustments to repair near-misses. Converting a weak roll into a pair keeps scaling triggers active without overspending Chrono.
Stack Consumption Effects on One Trigger
Add units and artifacts that all reward the same activation — a repeated pair or triple. Each new layer multiplies what the previous layers already did.
Grow Pairs Into Triples and Quadruples
Once the engine runs, extend existing matches into larger sets rather than rebuilding rolls. One quadruple firing five stacked effects is the payoff turn Gluttony builds toward.
If by mid-run a typical turn reliably triggers three or more stacked effects from one dice pattern, your Gluttony engine is on track. If not, cut new mechanics and reinforce the core trigger instead.
Best Synergies and Unit Roles for Gluttony
Gluttony runs need complementary unit roles rather than a roster of standalone stars. These four roles form the backbone of the archetype.
Core Scoring Units
- Primary engine of every scoring turn
- Give them the best dice values and grid spaces first
- Ideal home: repeatable pair-triggered effects
Support Units
- Amplify other units and developing combos
- Place where they touch the most relevant neighbors
- Strongest when they feed the same trigger condition
Flexible Utility Units
- Stabilize weak shops and awkward rolls
- Keep turns productive mid-run while the engine forms
- Fill flexible spaces; reserve strict positions for specialists
Combo Finishers
- High-value payoff after the engine is established
- Best with triples and quadruples
- Avoid committing them before setup pieces are placed
Artifact Selection by Game Stage
| Stage | Best Artifact Type | Why It Fits Gluttony |
|---|---|---|
| Early run | Economy | More rerolls and restocks means more absorbed value |
| Mid run | Dice | Consistency keeps scaling triggers from stalling |
| Late run | Scoring / Synergy | Multiplies the mature engine's output |
Gluttony's fantasy is taking everything — but in practice, hoarding unrelated bonuses dilutes the engine. Discipline beats appetite: cut weak branches early so the core trigger scales without competition.
Resource Management and Pilot Counterplay
Chrono and Budge are the tactical reserves that keep a Gluttony run alive under pressure. The StarVaders Pilots defending Earth actively disrupt boards, dice, and combo chains, so resource discipline decides difficult encounters.
| Situation | Recommended Resource Use | Expected Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Roll is one value short of a triple | Spend Chrono to reroll the weakest die | Unlocks a full stacked activation |
| Shop lacks any build-relevant unit | Spend Budge once with a specific target in mind | Finds the missing engine piece |
| Both shop and dice are bad | Fix the largest bottleneck first, then reassess | Avoids wasting both reserves |
| Before a difficult Pilot encounter | Save both resources, enter with reserves | Recovery option when disruption hits |
Pilot Disruption Types
| Pilot Effect | Threat to Gluttony | Adaptation |
|---|---|---|
| Board disruption | Breaks preferred placements | Keep secondary positions available |
| Dice disruption | Inconsistent trigger results | Preserve Chrono; use less restrictive units |
| Combo disruption | Interrupts long effect chains | Protect the single most essential piece |
| High-pressure turns | Punishes greedy, slow setups | Prioritize reliable score over speculative plays |
Gluttony Run Checklist:
- Draft units sharing one dice requirement by early run
- Establish a stable grid with flexible placements
- Stack at least three effects on one repeatable trigger
- Enter boss encounters with Chrono and Budge in reserve
- Convert a pair into a triple or quadruple on a payoff turn
Before high-pressure Pilot encounters, re-arrange placements so your most important interaction works from more than one board position. Disruption hurts most when a single cell carries the whole engine.
FAQ
Q: Is Gluttony a confirmed Commander in Dicevaders?
The full version launches September 29, 2026 with 10 confirmed Commanders, and the complete roster details are still finalizing. This guide covers the Gluttony archetype — the consumption and XP-scaling playstyle — so the strategy applies regardless of which specific commander best embodies it at release.
Q: What is the best dice pattern for a Dicevaders Gluttony build?
Start with pairs because they are the easiest matching set to assemble, then extend them into triples and quadruples as manipulation tools allow. Extending an existing match is far more efficient than rebuilding an entire roll.
Q: Should I spend Chrono every turn to fix imperfect rolls?
No. Judge the value of the resulting combo before spending. If the current roll is already usable, or the board cannot exploit a better result, save Chrono for a turn where the correction completes a stacked activation.
Q: How does a Gluttony build handle disruptive StarVaders Pilots?
Enter encounters with resources in reserve, protect the single most essential combo piece rather than every supporting effect, and favor compact scoring engines with fewer mandatory pieces when facing combo disruption.