DJ Hero Instrument Ratings Guide

AntMag.NET

Alright, let's break down how the instruments stack up in DJ Hero and what you'll need to aim for in the challenges. Think of this as your cheat sheet to knowing which instrument might be easier or harder for certain tasks, and what scores you're shooting for.

Here's a quick look at the base ratings:

Guitar: 4/10
Bass: 5/10
Drums: 4/10
Vocals: 5/10

Now, let's dive into the specific challenges. These are broken down by instrument and what you need to do to hit those Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets. Pay close attention to the note requirements and score goals!

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

This is your classic high score challenge. Just play your best and aim for the notes!

Instrument: Bass
Gold Target: 75,100
Platinum Target: 83,600
Diamond Target: 96,100

Challenge 2: Up Strum - Bass

Here, you'll focus on strumming upwards. Remember, this excludes Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, and Tap Notes, so you're purely looking for those up-strums.

Instrument: Bass
Gold Target: 294 notes
Platinum Target: 366 notes
Diamond Target: 461 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Another high score challenge, this time on the Guitar. The targets are a bit higher here, so get ready to shred!

Instrument: Guitar
Gold Target: 100,200
Platinum Target: 153,700
Diamond Target: 182,300

Challenge 4: Down Strum - Guitar

Similar to the Bass Up Strum challenge, but on Guitar and focusing on down-strums only. No HOPOs or Taps allowed here.

Instrument: Guitar
Gold Target: 265 notes
Platinum Target: 470 notes
Diamond Target: 614 notes

Challenge 5: Note Streak - Guitar

This one is all about consistency. You need to hit as many notes in a row as possible. Missing even one note breaks the streak!

Instrument: Guitar
Gold Target: 156 notes
Platinum Target: 231 notes
Diamond Target: 269 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Time to hit the virtual drum kit for a high score. Keep those combos going!

Instrument: Drums
Gold Target: 110,900
Platinum Target: 196,300
Diamond Target: 223,800

Challenge 7: Hit Notes - Drums

This challenge focuses on hitting as many notes as you can within specific marked sections. Accuracy and speed are key!

Instrument: Drums
Gold Target: 100 notes
Platinum Target: 140 notes
Diamond Target: 180 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Step up to the mic for a vocal high score. It's not just about hitting the notes, but hitting them well!

Instrument: Vocals
Gold Target: 34,700
Platinum Target: 48,500
Diamond Target: 60,900

Challenge 9: Star Power Score (Single) - Vocals

This challenge requires you to rack up points specifically while your Star Power is active. Timing your Star Power usage is crucial here.

Instrument: Vocals
Gold Target: 5,000
Platinum Target: 9,000
Diamond Target: 12,000

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band

For this band challenge, you'll need a standard setup with no duplicate instruments. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Standard Band
Gold Target: 210,000
Platinum Target: 480,000
Diamond Target: 710,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band

Here, you're allowed to have at least two instruments duplicated in your band. This can open up new strategies for scoring.

Non-Standard Band
Gold Target: 256,000
Platinum Target: 514,000
Diamond Target: 751,000

Challenge 12: Star Power Relay - Band

This is a cooperative challenge where the band works together to keep Star Power active as long as possible. Communication and passing the Star Power effectively are vital.