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CICADAMATA Speedrun.com Categories Explained

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Per-level (Any%, DMND%, 100%, AllEnemies%, Low%, Birds%) and full-game Sphere Rush categories with current leaderboard data verified 2026-08-25.

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Published: Last reviewed: Patch-sensitive facts are marked for recheck

CICADAMATA's Speedrun.com leaderboard features 31 level boards across 6 per-level categories and 5 full-game Sphere Rush categories. As of August 25, 2026, the boards hold 151 runs from 24 players, with 26 followers. Below is every category, what it requires, and where the current records stand.


Leaderboard Snapshot (2026-08-25)

StatValue
Total runs151
Players24
Followers26
Level boards31
Per-level categories6
Full-game categories5
Super moderatorGribovar
ModeratorsMrYellow04, TemmieKSSJ

Per-Level Categories

Each of the 18 levels has its own board for every category below. Runs are timed by In-Game Time (IGT).

CategoryGoalNotes
Any%Reach the exfiltration point as fast as possibleNo score or collectible requirements. Most popular category.
DMND%Attain DMND clearance and exfiltrateMust meet or exceed the community-sourced DMND threshold for that level.
100%Complete all level objectivesFull objective list not officially documented; community-defined.
AllEnemies%Eliminate every enemy in the levelRoute must cover all enemy spawns.
Low%Exfiltrate with minimal resources/scoreCommunity-defined constraints.
Birds%Category involving bird collectiblesSpecific requirements community-sourced.

Selected Any% Benchmarks (2026-08-25)

LevelTimePlayer
1-1 Aensland18.050sBimbus_
1-2 Mandala16.600sBimbus_
1-3 Reverie21.016sBimbus_
5-1 Slingshot24.333sBimbus_
6-1 Onemore20.700sraspberryonion

Additional recent leaderboard activity shows 2-2 Alseia Any% at 28.416s by Bimbus_ and an orphaned 3-1 Cascade Any% Demo run of 32.516s by MeloVibin.


Full-Game Categories (Sphere Rush)

Full-game runs chain multiple Spheres together. The category name indicates the completion standard applied across the run.

CategoryScopeNotes
Sphere Rush Any%Clear all Spheres as fast as possibleNo score or collectible requirements.
Sphere Rush DMND%Attain DMND clearance on every SphereCorresponds to the EVERY 17 YEARS achievement.
Sphere Rush 100%Full objective completion across all SpheresLongest full-game category.
Sphere Rush AllEnemies%Eliminate all enemies across every SphereCombat-heavy routing.
Sphere Rush Low%Minimal-resource clear of all SpheresCommunity-defined constraints.

Which Category Should You Run?

  • New to CICADAMATA speedrunning? Start with Any% on 1-1 Aensland. The movement fundamentals carry over to every other category.
  • Enjoy scoring optimization? DMND% rewards route planning around kill multipliers, Data Cores, and Wipeout bonuses.
  • Want a longer challenge? Sphere Rush Any% or Sphere Rush DMND% test endurance and consistency across all 6 Spheres.
  • Prefer combat routing? AllEnemies% forces you to engage with every encounter rather than skip past it.

DMND% and Score Reference

DMND% runs require meeting community-sourced clearance thresholds. For the full threshold table and scoring values, see the DMND pillar page.

Key scoring values that affect DMND% routing:

ActionPoints
Standard kill500
Dash kill750
Railgun aim kill700
Two-shot bullet kill800
Spike/Void kill1000
Data Core750
Repair Kit350
Wipeout bonus900
Stomp chain 1x / 2x / 3x200 / 450 / 750

AchievementRequirementCategory Relevance
EVERY 17 YEARSAttain DMND clearance on every SPHERESphere Rush DMND%
SHIMMERAttain your first DMND clearance levelAny single-level DMND%
IT'S TRICKYEarn 50,000 points in a single ZONE TIMEDMND% routing
JOYEUSELESSEXFIL after only earning POINTS from CORESLow% / niche routing

Level Index

All 18 levels across 6 Spheres are available for per-level runs:

SphereLevels
Emergence1-1 Aensland, 1-2 Mandala, 1-3 Reverie
Icebox2-1 Glacier, 2-2 Alseia, 2-3 Rabbit Hole
Deepdive3-1 Cascade, 3-2 Runoff, 3-3 Estuary
Verdant4-1 Meadow, 4-2 Hare, 4-3 Ribbon
Dead Zone5-1 Slingshot, 5-2 Peregrine, 5-3 Marathon
Encore6-1 Onemore, 6-2 Halcyon, 6-3 March

For individual level routes, terminals, and DMND strategies, browse the levels pillar page.


Verification Status

ClaimStatus
151 runs, 24 players, 26 followers, 31 level boardsVerified via Speedrun.com game stats panel on 2026-08-25
Per-level categories: Any%, DMND%, 100%, AllEnemies%, Low%, Birds%Verified via Speedrun.com category listing
Full-game categories: Sphere Rush Any%, DMND%, 100%, AllEnemies%, Low%Verified via Speedrun.com category listing
Selected Any% benchmarks (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 5-1, 6-1)Verified via Speedrun.com leaderboard entries on 2026-08-25
Moderators: Gribovar, MrYellow04, TemmieKSSJVerified via Speedrun.com moderator listing
3-1 Cascade Any% Demo run 32.516s by MeloVibinVerified via Speedrun.com run page
2-2 Alseia Any% 28.416s by Bimbus_Verified via Speedrun.com recent activity sidebar
DMND scoring valuesCommunity-sourced, not officially confirmed
DMND clearance thresholdsCommunity-sourced via Steam Community guide

Sources / Last Verified

SourceURLDate Checked
Speedrun.com — CICADAMATA game pagehttps://www.speedrun.com/CICADAMATA2026-08-25
Speedrun.com — 3-1 Cascade Any% Demo run by MeloVibinhttps://www.speedrun.com/CICADAMATA/runs/zxp48pgy2026-08-25
Speedrun.com — Recent activity sidebar (1-1, 1-3, 2-2, 5-1, 6-1 runs)https://www.speedrun.com/CICADAMATA2026-08-25