Order of the Sinking Star: Building a Strong Team

Yes, you can build a strong team in the Order of the Sinking Star by focusing on a balanced mix of damage, healing, and crowd control, and by upgrading the right heroes early. This guide explains the core team-building principles, which heroes fill each role, and how to avoid common mistakes that stall progression.

Formula

The calculator above works out your average pace and speed for a run or ride. The formula for pace is:

Pace (min/km) = Total time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km)

Where t is the total time in minutes and d is the distance in kilometres. Speed is the inverse in kilometres per hour:

Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) ÷ (Total time (minutes) ÷ 60)

Both results are standard for runners and cyclists. If you use miles, convert distance to kilometres first (1 mile = 1.60934 km) or use a pace per mile version of the same formula.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator: you finish a 10 km run in 50 minutes.

1. Pace = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.0 min/km
2. Speed = 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.0 km/h

So your average pace is 5:00 per kilometre, and your average speed is 12.0 km/h. The calculator shows the pace as the headline answer because that is what most runners track.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this tool before a training session to set a target pace, or after a run to see how your actual pace compared to your plan. It works for any distance-based activity—running, walking, cycling, or rowing—as long as you measure time and distance.

For interval training, you can also enter the time for a single repeat and the distance of that repeat to get the pace you need to hit. For a marathon, enter 42.195 km and your goal time (e.g., 240 minutes for 4 hours) to see the required pace.

How to Read the Result

The pace result is in minutes per kilometre, shown as a decimal (e.g., 5.5 means 5 minutes and 30 seconds per km). Many runners prefer to see this as a time, so convert the decimal part to seconds: 0.5 minutes = 30 seconds. The speed result is in km/h, which is useful for comparing efforts on a bike or treadmill.

Remember that pace and speed are inversely related—a faster pace means a lower number (e.g., 4:30/km is faster than 5:00/km), while a higher speed always means faster.

Common Mistakes and Unit Mix-Ups

• Mixing minutes and hours: If you enter a time like 1:30:00, convert it to 90 minutes first. The calculator expects minutes only.
• Using miles instead of km: If your distance is in miles, convert to km (multiply by 1.60934) before entering, or the pace will be in min/mile but labelled as min/km.
• Rounding too early: Round only the final answer, not intermediate steps. For example, 50 ÷ 7 = 7.142857, which rounds to 7.14 min/km, not 7.1.
• Ignoring the decimal seconds: A pace of 6.75 min/km means 6 minutes and 45 seconds, not 6 minutes 75 seconds.

Limits of the Formula

This formula assumes a constant speed throughout the activity. In reality, your pace varies with terrain, wind, and fatigue. The result is an average, so it won’t reflect the effort of a hilly course. Also, the formula does not account for pauses—if you stop for a traffic light, the total time includes that stop, which slows your average pace.

For walking or hiking, the same formula works, but you may prefer to use a pace in minutes per mile if you are used to imperial units. The calculator can be adapted by changing the distance unit, but the formula remains the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good pace for a beginner runner?
A common beginner pace is around 6:30 to 7:30 per kilometre (10:30 to 12:00 per mile). This is a conversational effort—you can talk in short sentences. Use the calculator to find your current pace and then aim to improve by 10-15 seconds per km over a few weeks.

How do I convert my pace to mph?
First, get your pace in minutes per km, then divide 60 by that number to get km/h. To convert to mph, multiply the km/h by 0.621371. For example, a 5:00 min/km pace is 12 km/h, which is about 7.45 mph.

Does the calculator work for treadmill runs?
Yes, but treadmill distance is often set by the machine. If you run at a constant speed, your pace is simply the inverse of the treadmill speed. For instance, if the treadmill shows 10 km/h, your pace is 6:00 per km.

Why is my average pace slower than my target pace?
This usually happens because you started too fast and slowed down, or because you took breaks. The calculator uses total time, so any walking or stopping increases the average pace number (slower). Try negative splits—run the second half faster than the first—to improve your average.

Can I use this for cycling?
Absolutely. Cyclists often use speed in km/h rather than pace. Enter your ride time and distance to get your average speed. For a 40 km ride in 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes), the speed is 26.67 km/h.

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in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2