- Infinite clones method: Build the Clone Portal and let clones steal eggs across every zone automatically
- Core loop: Speed upgrades make clones faster, clones steal better eggs, rebirth multiplies cash output
- Best early move: Prioritize the bear treadmill and 2x cash before buying extra clones
- AFK scaling: Clones unlock harder zones on their own once your speed threshold is met
- Endgame wall: Late zones demand trillions of speed, so treadmill upgrades and training potions matter most
How the Infinite Clones Method Works
The infinite clones method is the dominant progression strategy in Clone to Steal Eggs. Instead of personally running between zones to grab eggs, you construct a Clone Portal that spawns clones of your character. Each clone can be directed to steal from a specific zone's egg source, and they keep working around the clock, even while you stand still.
The core idea is simple: the game rewards speed. Every zone, from the starter chicken area to the snake, Yeti, T-Rex, whale, dragon, and Balro cave zones, has a speed requirement. Once your personal speed crosses the threshold, both you and your clones gain access to that zone. Faster clones return more eggs per trip, and better eggs hatch into pets that generate cash per second, funding further upgrades.
Clones keep playing while you idle. Your base income grows continuously because clones deliver eggs that auto-hatch into pets, and pets stack into a passive cash-per-second engine. Treat the game as an idle tycoon, not an active grinder.
| Element | Role in the Method | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Clone Portal | Spawns clones that steal eggs for you | ★★★★★ |
| Treadmill | Raises your speed, which clones inherit | ★★★★★ |
| Rebirth | Resets for 2x to 16x+ cash multipliers | ★★★★☆ |
| Clone Count Upgrade | Adds more simultaneous clones | ★★★★☆ |
| Portal Summoning Speed | Spawns clones faster after they expire | ★★★☆☆ |
| Auto Hatch | Hatches clone-delivered eggs automatically | ★★★★☆ |
Step-by-Step: From First Clone to Clone Army
Follow this sequence to go from your first portal to a five-clone (or more) egg-stealing army. The order matters because early cash is tight, and speed upgrades compound across every clone you own.
Build the Clone Portal
Claim the starter reward that points you toward the portal. Once built, the portal begins spawning clones of your character. Open the Manage Clones menu to assign your first clone to steal from the chicken zone.
Buy Early Upgrades
Pick up the 2x cash boost, VIP if it fits your budget, and the bear treadmill. Early treadmill levels are the cheapest speed gains in the entire game and instantly make your clone faster.
Enable Auto Hatch
Since clones deliver eggs automatically, buy auto hatch so the eggs open without your input. This converts deliveries directly into cash-per-second pets.
Push Speed Thresholds
Upgrade the treadmill through 1.5x, 2x, 8x tiers and beyond. Each new speed tier unlocks the next zone (medium, snake, Yeti, T-Rex, whale, dragon), and clones follow you into it automatically.
Rebirth and Reinvest
At roughly 250,000 cash you can perform your first rebirth for a cash multiplier. Rebirth repeatedly, spending each cycle on treadmill tiers, clone count, and portal speed. Late rebirths push base output into the trillions per second.
Clones have a limited stealing duration and expire after a set time. Upgrade portal summoning speed so replacements spawn quickly; otherwise your egg pipeline stalls between despawns.
Clone Upgrade Priorities Compared
Not every clone-related upgrade is worth buying in order. Compare the options below before spending, especially right after a rebirth when cash is scarce.
Clone Count
- More parallel egg runs
- Best value after speed walls
- Scales linearly with income
Portal Summoning Speed
- Reduces clone downtime
- Great once clones expire often
- Cheap mid-game filler
Steal Duration Upgrade
- Longer clone trips per life
- Pairs well with high-speed builds
- Unlocks multi-steal per life late game
| Upgrade | What It Does | Buy When |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Clones | Adds one clone per purchase | After clearing a new speed tier |
| Portal Speed | Faster respawns after expiration | When you notice empty portals |
| Clone Steal Duration | Clones last longer per summon | Mid game, before long AFK sessions |
| Treadmill Tier | Boosts your speed, inherited by clones | Almost always the top pick |
| Pet Slots | More equipped pets boosting income | When overflow of quality pets occurs |
Your clones share your treadmill speed. Every personal speed upgrade multiplies the throughput of your entire clone army at once, which is why treadmill spending outperforms nearly everything else early on.
Zone Speed Requirements and Pet Value
Zone access in Clone to Steal Eggs is gated purely by speed. Use this reference to plan treadmill purchases and know which pets to chase in each area.
| Zone | Approx. Speed Needed | Notable Egg Yields |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (starter) | Very low | Basic eggs, rainbow chicken |
| Medium / Snake | Low | Rainbow eggs, legendary eggs |
| Yeti | ~1 million | Seals, glacial and radioactive pets |
| T-Rex | ~100 million | Big T-Rex, eternal gargoyles |
| Whale / Ocean | ~1 trillion | Whale eggs, seahorses, mosasaurus |
| Dragon / Dark Sand | ~50 quadrillion | Dark Star rarity eggs |
| Balro Cave (final) | 300+ quintillion | Unknown top-tier eggs |
Certain high-value eggs, including secret-rarity drops, may require a personal steal even after clones can access the zone. Visit newly unlocked zones yourself at least once to grab secrets your clones might skip.
A few pet milestones worth knowing as your army scales:
- Mid-game standouts include the diamond minotaur at roughly 62 million cash per second
- Ocean-zone mosasaurus pets can each add billions per second once trained
- Premium pack pets like the sphinx and cerberus can multiply base output dramatically for spenders
Rebirth Loop and AFK Checklist
Rebirths are the engine that turns the infinite clones method into exponential growth. Cash multipliers stack from 2x up through 4x, 8x, 16x, and beyond, and each rebirth lets you rebuy clone and treadmill upgrades at a higher baseline.
Infinite Clones Milestones:
- Build the Clone Portal and assign the first clone to the chicken zone
- Purchase bear treadmill and unlock the snake zone
- Enable auto hatch for passive pet income
- Complete the first rebirth at 250,000 cash
- Reach three simultaneous clones and Yeti zone access
- Hit 1 trillion speed and unlock the whale zone
- Use training potions before long AFK sessions
The jump from tens of quadrillions to 300 quintillion speed is enormous. Max your pen upgrades, equip your best pets, pop training potions, and let clones farm overnight rather than trying to force progress actively.
FAQ
Q: Do clones steal eggs on their own in Clone to Steal Eggs?
Yes. Once you build the Clone Portal and assign clones to a zone through the Manage Clones menu, they run egg-stealing trips continuously, including while you idle. They even move to newly unlocked zones automatically when your speed threshold allows it.
Q: What is the infinite clones method's most important upgrade?
The treadmill. Because clones inherit your personal speed, every treadmill tier multiplies the efficiency of your whole clone army. After treadmill tiers, increase clone count and portal summoning speed.
Q: Why do my clones disappear?
Clones have a limited stealing duration per summon. When one expires, the portal spawns a replacement, and portal summoning speed upgrades reduce the gap. Investing in steal duration also keeps clones active longer.
Q: Can clones get secret and legendary eggs for me?
Clones regularly bring back legendary, rainbow, and even eternal-rarity eggs. However, some secrets appear to require a personal steal in the zone, so visit each newly unlocked area yourself at least once.