Score formula
Final score = ((Perfect × 100) + (Good × 30) + (Off-beat × 5) − (Miss × 50)) × Combo Multiplier
Combo Multiplier is live and scales with consecutive on-beat hits. It resets on any Miss judgement.
Judgements
| Judgement | Window | Score | Combo meter | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect (on-beat) | ±60 ms (±45 ms on Hard) | +100 | +2 segments | +0.05x |
| Perfect (off-beat, with Off-Beat Bonus) | ±60 ms | +90 | +1 segment | +0.04x |
| Good | ±120 ms | +30 | +1 segment | +0.02x |
| Off-beat | Outside Good window | +5 | 0 | 0 |
| Miss | Whiff / late | −50 | −1 segment | −0.10x |
Combo Multiplier scaling
| Multiplier band | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1.0x → 1.5x | 0–10 consecutive on-beat hits |
| 1.5x → 2.0x | 11–30 consecutive on-beat hits |
| 2.0x → 3.0x | 31–60 consecutive on-beat hits |
| 3.0x → 4.0x (cap) | 61+ consecutive on-beat hits without a Miss |
S-rank route
- Open the fight in Free Play → Practice → Sectional Loop. Drill the phase where your Perfect rate sits below 70%.
- Equip Tempo Window (Hemlock drop) for any 180+ BPM Idol.
- Turn off Auto-Combo. The 75% damage cap holds the Combo Multiplier under 3.0x.
- Bank ≥1 Special into the final phase. Specials never break combo and protect against Miss.
- Watch the live S-rank gauge in the HUD — drop a tier and the post-fight letter caps at A.
FAQ
How does scoring work in Dead as Disco?
Final score = (Perfect × 100) + (Good × 30) + Off-beat × 5 − (Miss × 50), all multiplied by the live Combo Multiplier (1.0x to 4.0x). The Combo Multiplier scales with consecutive on-beat hits and resets on Miss.
What is the Combo Multiplier in Dead as Disco?
A live damage and score multiplier shown above the combo counter. It starts at 1.0x and scales up to 4.0x as you keep hits on-beat without a Miss. S-rank requires it to peak at ≥3.0x for at least one full phase.
How do you get S-rank / 5 stars?
Three thresholds at fight end: Combo Meter ≥75–90% (per Idol), Perfect Rate ≥70–75%, Miss count ≤2–4. Per-Idol numbers are tracked on the /challenges/ page.
Does Auto-Combo affect score?
Yes. Auto-Combo caps per-hit damage at 75% which lowers the Combo Multiplier ceiling — most veteran S-rank runs play with Auto-Combo off.
Do off-beat hits count for score?
Off-beat hits award 5 points (vs 100 for Perfect) and do not raise the Combo Multiplier. With the Off-Beat Bonus accessory, alternating Perfect on-beat and Perfect off-beat raises the multiplier instead.
See also: all challenges & per-Idol thresholds · Harmony / skill tree · combos.