CICADAMATA 5-3 Marathon Guide
Quick answer
5-3 Marathon is a Sphere 5 level. Use this route page for the Terminal location, 289,850 CCDA score, Core to EXFIL walkthrough notes, DMND scoring priorities and current speedrun context.
Level Overview
Core to EXFIL Walkthrough
- Run the direct Core route once before adding Terminal, Murmur or DMND detours.
- Use the first successful clear to mark the safest enemy packs, Core order and EXFIL approach.
- After the basic line is stable, add scoring actions only where they feed ZONE or prevent late-route pressure.
Terminal Location
Once you reach the green tower, go left. The terminal is on the deck between the tower's two feet.
Open all Terminal locationsHow to Get DMND on 5-3
The target is 289,850 CCDA score. Speed protects Time Bonus, but DMND usually needs deliberate scoring: use Dash, Stomp, Spike or Void kills where they are safe, collect Cores cleanly and keep ZONE active through dense scoring sections.
- Build score before the EXFIL push.
- Use movement kills and stomp chains where the route allows it.
- Keep ZONE or Starstruck active through the final scoring stretch.
Any% / DMND% Benchmarks
| Category | Time | Runner | Date | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any% | 37.583s | CreativeKombat | 2026-08-26 | Open |
Previous / Next Level
5-3 Marathon is part of Sphere 5: Dead Zone. Use this page for the level's Terminal answer, its CCDA threshold and the most relevant cleanup links.
Terminal Location
Once you reach the green tower, go left. The terminal is on the deck between the tower's two feet.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Terminal | Community Sourced |
| CCDA threshold | 289,850 |
| Sphere completion achievement | I KILLED HAUTECLERE |
Route Notes
- Learn the direct Core-to-EXFIL route before adding collectible detours.
- Add the Terminal pickup once your route through the main rooms is stable.
- For DMND attempts, build score before the final EXFIL push and keep multiplier uptime in mind.
Sources
| Source | What It Supports |
|---|---|
| GuideLVL - All Sphere Terminal Locations | Terminal location |
| Steam Community - CCDA clearance score thresholds | CCDA threshold |
| Exophase Achievements | Sphere achievement |
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