Find how many base items you need to merge into a higher tier.
Examples:
Tier 1 items for tier
You have
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Chain breakdown
Choose whether 2 or 3 of a tier combine to make the next tier.
Enter the tier you want to reach (tier 1 = base item).
See exactly how many base items you need, plus the per-tier breakdown.
If 2 items merge into one, a tier-5 item needs 2^4 = 16 base items. With 3-way merges it needs 3^4 = 81. The numbers explode fast, which is exactly why merge games feel like a grind.
Whether you are playing a merge game, an idle game, or combining crafting materials, knowing the exact base-item count before you start saves space and time. This calculator handles 2-way and 3-way merges.
With 2-way merges, tier-5 needs 16 base items (2^4). With 3-way merges, it needs 81 (3^4).
If the base count is not a perfect power, you will have leftovers. The calculator shows the needed full count; incomplete chains leave partial merges.
Yes — some games use higher merge counts. The calculator supports any merge number via the merge-rule input.
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