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CICADAMATA Beginner Guide - First Clears, Terminals & Achievements
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For a first serious cleanup path: clear each Sphere, collect all 18 Terminals for EAT THE PATH, then return for DMND and Sphere Murmurs.
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Published: Last reviewed: Patch-sensitive facts are marked for recheck
New players should not start by chasing perfect ranks. Start by learning movement, clearing Spheres and collecting information that unlocks real achievements.
First-Clear Order
- Clear Sphere 1 through Sphere 6 once.
- Revisit levels with Terminal Locations open.
- Track all 18 Terminals in the Progress Tracker.
- After EAT THE PATH, work on Sphere Murmurs and DMND.
Key Achievement Requirements
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EAT THE PATH | View every TERMINAL |
| ST. SANVEI | Listen to all SPHERE MURMURS |
| EVERY 17 YEARS | Attain DMND clearance on every SPHERE |
| SHIMMER | Attain your first DMND clearance level |
| JOYEUSELESS | EXFIL after only earning POINTS from CORES |
| IT'S TRICKY | Earn 50,000 points in a single ZONE TIME |
Terminal Starter Table
| Sphere | Levels |
|---|---|
| 1 - Emergence | 1-1 Aensland, 1-2 Mandala, 1-3 Reverie |
| 2 - Icebox | 2-1 Glacier, 2-2 Alseia, 2-3 Rabbit Hole |
| 3 - Deepdive | 3-1 Cascade, 3-2 Runoff, 3-3 Estuary |
| 4 - Verdant | 4-1 Meadow, 4-2 Hare, 4-3 Ribbon |
| 5 - Dead Zone | 5-1 Slingshot, 5-2 Peregrine, 5-3 Marathon |
| 6 - Encore | 6-1 Onemore, 6-2 Halcyon, 6-3 March |
What Still Needs Care
Exact DMND thresholds and Sphere Murmur locations still need structured extraction from current community material. This guide names that gap clearly instead of sending players to a page full of empty promises.
Sources
| Source | What It Supports |
|---|---|
| Exophase Achievements | Achievement requirements |
| GuideLVL - All Sphere Terminal Locations | Terminal route answers |
| Steam Community Guides | Current community guide ecosystem |
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