Welcome, Bonker. ๐
Youโve just stepped into a world of glorious, physics-defying chaos. ๐คช One minute, youโre a skateboarding skeleton ๐น. The next, youโre a monkey with a banana-rang ๐๐, surfing down a hill on a giant sword ๐ก๏ธ. This is Megabonk, a game that grabs the addictive “numbers-go-up” ๐ formula of Vampire Survivors, injects it with the 3D exploration and item-stacking madness of Risk of Rain 2, and then cranks the absurdity dial to eleven ๐. Itโs time to bonk. ๐จ
This isnโt just another guide. This is your masterclass. ๐ Your roadmap from getting repeatedly squashed by blobs ๐ญ to surfing the final swarm like a god ๐. Players are saying they “can’t pry myself from the computer,” ๐ป and with a “Very Positive” ๐ rating on Steam, it’s clear this indie gem has struck gold ๐. Whether you’re a complete beginner wondering what a “Tome” is ๐ค or a seasoned veteran chasing that world-record kill run ๐, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s begin your journey. ๐
Welcome to the Bonk-Zone: Your Journey Begins ๐บ๏ธ
You might think you know this genre. Hordes of enemies ๐น, auto-firing weapons ๐ซ, collecting gems to level up โจ. Youโre right, but youโre also wrong. The secret sauce in Megabonk isn’t just its goofy charm or the sheer number of unlocks; itโs the third dimension ๐ง. This isn’t a flat arena; it’s a bouncy, vertical playground. You can jump ๐คธ, you can slide ๐, you can use ramps to launch yourself over a sea of goblins while your abilities rain down from above ๐ง๏ธ. This 3D difference adds a layer of skill that completely changes the game. Mastering movement is just as important as building the perfect weapon combo.
The game embraces its own unique brand of chaos ๐. Itโs a bit janky, but in a way that feels deliberate and fun ๐. The physics are bouncy ๐, the graphics are charmingly retro ๐น๏ธ, and the system requirements famously state it “will run on a toaster (if you ask it nicely).” ๐ This isn’t a game that takes itself seriously, and you shouldn’t either. The goal is to embrace the pandemonium, to laugh when a weird interaction sends you flying across the map ๐คฃ, and to feel that rush of dopamine ๐ as your screen fills with explosions ๐ฅ and damage numbers ๐ฏ. This guide will teach you how to control that chaos and bend it to your will. ๐ช
The Art of Not Dying: Core Survival Principles โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
Your first few runs in Megabonk will likely end quickly and violently. ๐ต Thatโs okay. Every legend starts somewhere. Let’s walk through the absolute basics of staying alive long enough to become a powerhouse.
Movement is Life ๐๐จ
Your number one rule: never stop moving. Standing still is a death sentence. ๐ Most enemy attacks are projectiles ๐น or charges that can be avoided simply by being a moving target. Use your character’s unique movement abilitiesโlike jumping and the physics-based slideโto weave through crowds, dodge attacks, and, most importantly, scoop up those precious XP gems. โจ Constant motion is your best defense and your primary tool for getting stronger.
The Anatomy of a Run anatomia
Each stage in Megabonk is a race against the clock โฐ. When you start, a timer begins to count down. Your main objective is to explore the map, kill enemies to collect XP, and level up as quickly as possible. Before the timer hits zero, you need to find and activate the teleporter ๐ to summon the stage boss ๐ฒ.
If you fail to beat the boss before the timer runs out, the “Final Swarm” begins. An endless horde of powerful ghost enemies ๐ป will spawn, getting stronger and faster over time. While this will eventually kill you, itโs also a great way to farm Silver ๐ฅ, the gameโs permanent currency. Donโt see death in the swarm as a failure; see it as a lucrative business opportunity. ๐ผ
Decoding the Map: Your First Interactables ๐บ๏ธ๐
The map isn’t just an empty arena; it’s filled with treasures and challenges called interactables. As a beginner, you should learn to spot the low-risk, high-reward ones first.
- Pots ๐บ: Smash these! They are everywhere and contain gold ๐ฐ (for in-run purchases) and XP gems โจ. Some rare silver pots will even give you permanent currency.
- Gold Chests ๐ฆ: These are a freebie. Just walk up and open them for a random item. No strings attached! ๐
- Moai Shrines ๐ฟ: These stone heads offer you a choice between two or three free items. Itโs a great way to get a specific item you need for your build.
- Challenge Shrines โ๏ธ: Activating these spawns a wave of tough enemies. If you defeat them, you get a free item chest. It’s a bit risky early on, but the reward is worth it. ๐
Your initial strategy should be to run a circuit around the map, smashing every pot and opening every gold chest and Moai Shrine you see. This gives you a solid foundation of items and levels before you tackle the boss.
Understanding Your Core Stats ๐
When you level up, youโll be flooded with choices. Not all stats are created equal, especially when youโre just trying to survive. Focus on these three first:
- Movement Speed ๐: Helps you dodge, explore faster, and collect more XP. Itโs the ultimate utility stat.
- Evasion ๐ป: Gives you a chance to completely ignore incoming damage. A high evasion stat can make you feel untouchable, saving you from certain death.
- Lifesteal ๐ฉธ: Heals you for a small amount every time you hit an enemy. With fast-attacking weapons, this becomes an incredible source of survivability, making you nearly impossible to kill as long as youโre dishing out damage.
The Unlocks: Building Your Permanent Power ๐
A key part of the Megabonk experience happens outside of the runs themselves. This is the meta-progression, where you spend the Silver ๐ฅ youโve earned to unlock permanent upgrades that make every future run easier and more interesting. This is how you go from surviving for five minutes to clearing entire stages with ease. ๐
The Silver Grind and Your First Upgrades ๐ฅโก๏ธ๐ช
Silver is your ticket to power. You earn it by killing enemies, surviving the Final Swarm, and smashing those rare silver pots. Once you have some, head to the main menu shop ๐. Your shopping list should be very specific at the start.
Your absolute first priorities are Weapon Slots ๐ซ and Tome Slots ๐. You start with two of each, but you can purchase up to four of each. Every extra slot is a massive jump in your potential power. The developer has listened to player feedback and made these crucial unlocks available much earlier. You now unlock the ability to purchase the third weapon and tome slots after completing just 25 and 35 quests ๐, respectively. Save your silver for these first! ๐ฐ
Mastering RNG: Banish and The Toggler ๐ฒ๐๏ธ
As you play, you’ll unlock dozens of new items, weapons, and tomes. This is exciting ๐, but it also creates a problem: the more stuff you unlock, the harder it becomes to find the specific things you need for a good build. Your item pool gets diluted. ๐ฉ Megabonk provides two powerful tools to solve this.
- Banish ๐ซ: During a run, when you level up, you have the option to “Banish” one of the choices. This removes that specific item or weapon from the pool for the rest of that run. Use your limited banishes wisely!
- The Toggler ๐๏ธ: This is a permanent shop upgrade and one of the most important unlocks in the game. The Toggler allows you to permanently disable any unlocked item from appearing in your runs. Got an item you hate? ๐คฎ Just toggle it off. This lets you prune the item pool and dramatically increase the odds of creating the exact build you want, turning RNG from a frustrating lottery ๐ฐ into a manageable risk. โ
Meet the Bonk-Squad: A Guide to Every Character ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
Megabonk features a roster of 20 unique and bizarre characters, each with their own starting weapon and passive ability. Unlocking them all is a journey in itself! ๐บ๏ธ Hereโs a quick-reference guide to the entire squad.
Character | Starting Weapon | Unique Passive/Ability | How to Unlock | Playstyle Archetype |
Sir Oofie ๐ก๏ธ | Sword ๐ก๏ธ | A durable knight. | Starting Character | Tank / Melee |
CL4NK ๐ค | Revolver ๐ซ | Starts with 50 Shield. Gains crit chance per level. | Complete Forest Tier 1. | Scaler / High Score |
Monke ๐ | Bananarang ๐ | Can climb walls. | Find and release in Forest. | Mobility / Utility |
Bush ๐ณ | Leaf ๐ | Spawns marks and gains crit damage per level. | Find and defeat in Forest. | Glass Cannon / Crit |
Robinette ๐ฉโ๐ | Fire Staff ๐ฅ | Starts with a powerful ranged weapon. | Defeat Forest Tier 2 Boss. | Ranged DPS |
Sir Chadwell ๐ช | Hero Sword โ๏ธ | Unknown. | Complete Forest Tier 3. | Melee / Brawler |
Amog SUS | Poison Flask ๐งช | Excels with poison effects. | Poison 50,000 enemies with Moldy Cheese. | DoT / Lifesteal |
Athena ๐ฆ | Aegis ๐ก๏ธ | Gains +2 Thorns per level. | Reach Level 9 Thorns Tome. | Thorns / Defensive |
Bandit ๐ค | Shotgun ๐ฅ | A close-range specialist. | Find and defeat in Desert. | Rusher / Brawler |
Birdo ๐ฆ | Tornado ๐ช๏ธ | Synergizes with environmental hazards. | Kill 100 enemies with Tornado while in a tornado. | Specialist / AoE |
Calcium ๐ | Bone ๐ฆด | Gains movement speed when not hit. | Defeat 1,000 Skeletons. | Speed / Kiter |
Dicehead ๐ฒ | Dice ๐ฒ | Gains a random bonus stat per level up. | Complete 100 quests. | RNG / High-Roll |
Fox ๐ฆ | Dragon’s Breath ๐ | Gains 0.5% Luck per level. | Defeat 1,000 Wisps. | Scaler / Luck |
Megachad ๐ช๐ฅ | Aura ๐ | Starts with a powerful Aura weapon. | Get Damage Tome to Level 7. | AoE / Farming |
Ninja ๐ฅท | Katana ๐ช | A fast, high-damage melee character. | Obtain Katana (5% drop from Desert Tumbleweed). | Melee DPS |
Noelle โ๏ธ | Ice Crystal ๐ง | Synergizes with Ice and duplication mechanics. | Duplicate Ice Crystal 3 times with a Microwave. | Specialist / Crowd Control |
Ogre ๐น | Axe ๐ช | A slow but heavy-hitting brawler. | Defeat 15,000 Goblins. | Heavy Hitter |
Spaceman ๐งโ๐ | Space Noodle ๐ | A unique weapon with tether mechanics. | Complete 6 Challenges. | Specialist / Ranged |
Tony McZoom ๐น | Wireless Dagger ๐ก๏ธ | Starts on a fast hoverboard. | Complete 2 Challenges. | Speed / Rusher |
Vlad ๐ง | Blood Magic ๐ฉธ | A character focused on lifesteal and health mechanics. | Complete Desert Tier 2. | Lifesteal / Tank |
Character Spotlights โจ
- Sir Oofie ๐ก๏ธ: As the starter, he’s your go-to for learning the ropes. His tanky nature is very forgiving. His Sword forces you to get up close, teaching you about enemy attacks.
- Calcium ๐: A fan favorite! His ability to gain massive movement speed ๐ encourages a “hit and run” playstyle. Perfect for speed-farming, making you feel like an untouchable blur. ๐จ
- CL4NK ๐ค: The thinking player’s choice. ๐ง He’s slow, but his shield gives him early survivability, and his passive crit gain makes him a monster in the late game. ๐น
- Dicehead ๐ฒ: The embodiment of RNG. ๐คช A run can feel mediocre one moment and utterly broken the next. He’s pure, chaotic fun!
- Megachad ๐ช: If you just want to turn your brain off ๐ง ๐ซ and watch the world burn ๐ฅ, pick Megachad. He starts with the Aura weapon, the cornerstone of one of the most powerful and easiest builds.
The Ultimate Arsenal: Weapons, Items, and Tomes โ๏ธ๐๐
Your character is just the beginning. The real power comes from the hundreds of combinations of weapons, items, and tomes!
Items: The Building Blocks of Power ๐งฑ
There are over 70 items! Here are some of the most impactful ones to look for:
- For Offense ๐ฅ:
- Backpack ๐: +1 projectile for all weapons. Simple, and always amazing.
- Spicy Meatball ๐: Gives attacks a chance to explode for AoE damage.
- Demonic Soul ๐: +0.1% damage per kill (up to 100%). Fantastic for long runs.
- Big Bonk ๐จ: A small chance to do 20x damage. Hilarious! ๐
- For Defense ๐ก๏ธ:
- Slippery Ring ๐: +15% Evasion. A cornerstone of defensive builds.
- Oats ๐ฅฃ: +25 max HP. A solid, reliable health boost.
- Spiky Shield ๐ก๏ธ๐ต: Grants Thorns damage based on your armor.
- Chonkplate ๐ช: Grants Overheal and Lifesteal. Essential for unkillable tanks.
- For Utility โ๏ธ:
- Clover ๐: +6.5% Luck. Makes every future level-up better.
- Turbo Socks ๐งฆ: +15% move speed. Never a bad choice.
- Turbo Skates โธ๏ธ: Gain attack speed based on your movement speed. Build-defining!
- Time Bracelet โ: +8% XP Gain. Helps you level up faster.
Be wary of items that are a trap! ๐ต Leeching Crystal, for example, gives +50 Max HP but cuts your HP Regen by 50%. ๐ฑ
Weapons: Your Tools of Destruction ๐ซ
Hereโs a general tier list based on community consensus:
- S-Tier (God Tier) ๐:
- Dice ๐ฒ: The best weapon in the game, period. An upgrade gives permanent crit chance for the run. It makes everything better.
- Revolver ๐ซ: A fantastic all-around weapon for screen-clearing damage.
- Aura ๐: The core of the “Walking Apocalypse” build. Requires no aiming!
- A-Tier (Very Strong) ๐:
- Bananarang ๐: Fun and effective, seeks out enemies.
- Bone ๐ฆด: A solid projectile that bounces between enemies.
- Fireball Staff ๐ฅ: Great for AoE damage and clearing groups.
- Aegis ๐ก๏ธ: Both a defensive and offensive powerhouse.
- B-Tier (Situational) ๐ค:
- Poison Flask ๐งช: Can be very strong in poison/lifesteal builds.
- Chunkers ๐งฑ: Needs projectile count upgrades to be effective.
- C-Tier (Consider Banishing) ๐๏ธ:
- Lightning Staff โก: Damage is often too low.
- Black Hole โซ: Utility is nice, but damage is lackluster.
- Sword ๐ก๏ธ: Short range and awkward timing make it very difficult to use.
Tomes: The Foundation of Your Build ๐
Tomes are powerful passive upgrades that define your strategy. Your choice is critical!
Tome Name | Effect | How to Unlock | Strategic Priority |
Luck Tome ๐ | Increases your Luck stat. | 0.01% chance to drop from any enemy. | Essential |
XP Tome โจ | Increases your XP gain. | Break 20 pots in a single run. | Essential |
Cursed Tome ๐ | Increases game difficulty (more spawns). | Beat a Stage Boss in under 5 minutes. | Essential (for high scores) |
Lifesteal (Bloody) Tome ๐ฉธ | Grants Lifesteal on hit. | Kill 12,500 enemies. | Build-Defining |
Armor Tome ๐ก๏ธ | Increases your Armor stat. | Kill 5,000 enemies as Sir Oofie. | Build-Defining |
Agility (Speed) Tome ๐ | Increases your Movement Speed. | Unlocked by default. | High |
Cooldown (Attack Speed) Tome ๐จ | Increases your Attack Speed. | Unlocked by default. | High |
Damage Tome ๐ฅ | Increases your base damage. | Unlocked by default. | High |
Thorns Tome ๐ต | Increases your Thorns damage. | Block 250 attacks with Aegis. | Situational |
Quantity (Projectile) Tome โ | Increases projectile count. | Fire 5,000 projectiles. | Situational |
The Holy Trinity: Your First “God Run” Strategy ๐
Ready to make the leap from surviving to dominating? It’s time to learn “The Holy Trinity.” This is about building an engine for exponential growth ๐. It’s a beautiful, broken feedback loop ๐ that works like this:
- The Curse Tome ๐: Intentionally make the game harder. This dramatically increases enemy spawns. More enemies = a map flooded with XP gems! โจ
- The XP Gain Tome โจ: This multiplies the value of every single XP gem. Combined with the Curse Tome, you will level up at a ridiculous rate. ๐คฏ
- The Luck Tome ๐: The final piece! Since you’re leveling up so frequently, the Luck Tome ensures each level-up offers you higher rarity choices (rare ๐ฆ, epic ๐ช, and legendary ๐ง).
This creates an unstoppable cycle ๐. More enemies โก๏ธ more XP โก๏ธ more level-ups โก๏ธ better upgrades โก๏ธ handle even MORE enemies! The best character for this is CL4NK ๐ค.
Killer Builds for Every Playstyle ๐ ๏ธ
Here are a few proven templates to get you started on your path to bonk-stardom.
The Walking Apocalypse (Aura Build) ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
One of the easiest and most satisfying builds. Perfect for farming or just relaxing. ๐
- Character: Megachad ๐ช (starts with Aura)
- Core Weapons: At least one Aura ๐. You can even stack two.
- Core Tomes: Size Tome, Cooldown Tome.
- How it Works: Pour every upgrade into increasing the size ๐ and attack speed ๐จ of your Aura(s). Soon, it will cover half the screen, and enemies will simply vaporize. ๐ฅ
The Unkillable Tank (Evasion/Lifesteal Build) ๐ก๏ธ
For those who believe the best offense is an impenetrable defense. ๐ช
- Character: Sir Oofie ๐ก๏ธ or Athena ๐ฆ.
- Core Weapons: A fast-hitting weapon like the Revolver ๐ซ or a poison weapon like the Poison Flask ๐งช.
- Core Tomes: Lifesteal Tome ๐ฉธ, Armor Tome ๐ก๏ธ, Cooldown Tome ๐จ.
- Core Items: Slippery Ring ๐ (Evasion), Chonkplate (Overheal/Lifesteal), Moldy Cheese ๐ง (enables poison lifesteal).
- How it Works: You layer multiple defenses: Evasion ๐ป to ignore attacks, Armor to reduce damage, and Lifesteal ๐ฉธ to heal it back instantly. You become virtually immortal. ๐
The Zoomer (Movement Speed Build) ๐๐จ
For players who live by the motto “gotta go fast.” ๐จ
- Character: Calcium ๐ (gains speed when not hit).
- Core Tomes: Agility Tome ๐, Cooldown Tome ๐จ.
- Core Items: Turbo Skates โธ๏ธ (converts move speed to attack speed), Turbo Socks ๐งฆ.
- How it Works: You become a blur. The Turbo Skates item is key, converting your ridiculous mobility into equally ridiculous attack speed. Your weapons will fire at machine-gun speeds. ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
Advanced Bonk-ology: Mastering the Meta ๐
Ready to chase the leaderboards? ๐ This is where the real science of Megabonk begins. ๐งโ๐ฌ
The Dice is Broken ๐ฒ๐
Let’s be clear: the Dice weapon is the single most powerful tool for leaderboard runs. Its ability to permanently increase your critical hit chance is game-breaking. It makes every weapon you have stronger. Your goal in a serious run is often to find the Dice as early as possible.
Shrine and Power-up Manipulation ๐ง
- Save Your Magnets ๐งฒ: Don’t use magnets or the Shrine of Succ right away. Clear the map, leave the XP on the ground, and then pop your magnet right before the boss. This can give you a massive dump of 5-10 levels at once! ๐
- Know Your Risk โ ๏ธ: The Greed Shrine ๐ค and the Boss Curse Shrine ๐ฒ are high-risk, high-reward. In a leaderboard run, you almost always take these. More enemies fuel the “Holy Trinity” engine even faster!
The Art of the Reset ๐
The brutal truth of the leaderboard is that it’s a lottery ๐ฐ. Top players “fish” ๐ฃ for a good start by checking the initial layout and immediately holding ‘R’ to restart if it’s not perfect. It’s a grind, but itโs how you manufacture the luck needed for a world-record run.
Your Final Lesson, Master Bonker ๐
You’ve made it. You now have the knowledge to build unstoppable characters, manipulate the game’s systems, and chase high scores. ๐
But the most important lesson is this: Megabonk is a playground. ๐ The true joy comes from experimentation ๐งช, from discovering a broken synergy no one has seen before ๐ก, and from that one-in-a-million run where everything clicks and you feel like an absolute god. ๐
So take what you’ve learned here, fire up the game, and create your own chaos. Go find a new favorite character, invent a new meta build, and claim your spot on the leaderboards. As one player so eloquently put it: “good game, 10/10.” ๐
Now go out there and KEEP BONKING! ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial fan work, all trademarks and copyrights for Megabonk belong to the developer vedinad.
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