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Megabonk Master Strategy Guide: Best Builds, Characters & Tips


Welcome, Bonker. ๐Ÿ’€

Youโ€™ve just stepped into a world of glorious, physics-defying chaos. ๐Ÿคช One minute, youโ€™re a skateboarding skeleton ๐Ÿ›น. The next, youโ€™re a monkey with a banana-rang ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒ, surfing down a hill on a giant sword ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ. This is Megabonk, a game that grabs the addictive “numbers-go-up” ๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 ๐Ÿ•š. Itโ€™s time to bonk. ๐Ÿ”จ

This isnโ€™t just another guide. This is your masterclass. ๐ŸŽ“ Your roadmap from getting repeatedly squashed by blobs ๐Ÿ˜ญ to surfing the final swarm like a god ๐Ÿ˜Ž. Players are saying they “can’t pry myself from the computer,” ๐Ÿ’ป and with a “Very Positive” ๐Ÿ‘ rating on Steam, it’s clear this indie gem has struck gold ๐Ÿ’Ž. Whether you’re a complete beginner wondering what a “Tome” is ๐Ÿค” or a seasoned veteran chasing that world-record kill run ๐Ÿ†, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s begin your journey. ๐Ÿš€


Welcome to the Bonk-Zone: Your Journey Begins ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

You might think you know this genre. Hordes of enemies ๐Ÿ‘น, auto-firing weapons ๐Ÿ”ซ, collecting gems to level up โœจ. Youโ€™re right, but youโ€™re also wrong. The secret sauce in Megabonk isn’t just its goofy charm or the sheer number of unlocks; itโ€™s the third dimension ๐ŸงŠ. This isn’t a flat arena; it’s a bouncy, vertical playground. You can jump ๐Ÿคธ, you can slide ๐Ÿ‚, you can use ramps to launch yourself over a sea of goblins while your abilities rain down from above ๐ŸŒง๏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 ๐ŸŒ€. Itโ€™s a bit janky, but in a way that feels deliberate and fun ๐Ÿ˜‚. The physics are bouncy ๐Ÿ€, the graphics are charmingly retro ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ, and the system requirements famously state it “will run on a toaster (if you ask it nicely).” ๐Ÿž 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 ๐Ÿคฃ, and to feel that rush of dopamine ๐Ÿ˜ as your screen fills with explosions ๐Ÿ’ฅ and damage numbers ๐Ÿ’ฏ. This guide will teach you how to control that chaos and bend it to your will. ๐Ÿ’ช


The Art of Not Dying: Core Survival Principles โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

Your first few runs in Megabonk will likely end quickly and violently. ๐Ÿ˜ต Thatโ€™s okay. Every legend starts somewhere. Let’s walk through the absolute basics of staying alive long enough to become a powerhouse.

Movement is Life ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’จ

Your number one rule: never stop moving. Standing still is a death sentence. ๐Ÿ’€ Most enemy attacks are projectiles ๐Ÿน or charges that can be avoided simply by being a moving target. Use your character’s unique movement abilitiesโ€”like jumping and the physics-based slideโ€”to weave through crowds, dodge attacks, and, most importantly, scoop up those precious XP gems. โœจ 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 โฐ. 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 ๐ŸŒ€ to summon the stage boss ๐Ÿฒ.

If you fail to beat the boss before the timer runs out, the “Final Swarm” begins. An endless horde of powerful ghost enemies ๐Ÿ‘ป will spawn, getting stronger and faster over time. While this will eventually kill you, itโ€™s also a great way to farm Silver ๐Ÿฅˆ, the gameโ€™s permanent currency. Donโ€™t see death in the swarm as a failure; see it as a lucrative business opportunity. ๐Ÿ’ผ

Decoding the Map: Your First Interactables ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ”

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 ๐Ÿบ: Smash these! They are everywhere and contain gold ๐Ÿ’ฐ (for in-run purchases) and XP gems โœจ. Some rare silver pots will even give you permanent currency.
  • Gold Chests ๐Ÿ“ฆ: These are a freebie. Just walk up and open them for a random item. No strings attached! ๐Ÿ˜Š
  • Moai Shrines ๐Ÿ—ฟ: These stone heads offer you a choice between two or three free items. Itโ€™s a great way to get a specific item you need for your build.
  • Challenge Shrines โš”๏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. ๐Ÿ‘

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 ๐Ÿ“Š

When you level up, youโ€™ll be flooded with choices. Not all stats are created equal, especially when youโ€™re just trying to survive. Focus on these three first:

  1. Movement Speed ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ: Helps you dodge, explore faster, and collect more XP. Itโ€™s the ultimate utility stat.
  2. Evasion ๐Ÿ‘ป: Gives you a chance to completely ignore incoming damage. A high evasion stat can make you feel untouchable, saving you from certain death.
  3. Lifesteal ๐Ÿฉธ: 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 youโ€™re dishing out damage.

The Unlocks: Building Your Permanent Power ๐Ÿ”“

A key part of the Megabonk experience happens outside of the runs themselves. This is the meta-progression, where you spend the Silver ๐Ÿฅˆ youโ€™ve 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. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

The Silver Grind and Your First Upgrades ๐Ÿฅˆโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช

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 ๐Ÿ›’. Your shopping list should be very specific at the start.

Your absolute first priorities are Weapon Slots ๐Ÿ”ซ and Tome Slots ๐Ÿ“š. 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 ๐Ÿ“œ, respectively. Save your silver for these first! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Mastering RNG: Banish and The Toggler ๐ŸŽฒ๐ŸŽš๏ธ

As you play, you’ll unlock dozens of new items, weapons, and tomes. This is exciting ๐ŸŽ‰, 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. ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Megabonk provides two powerful tools to solve this.

  • Banish ๐Ÿšซ: 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 ๐ŸŽš๏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? ๐Ÿคฎ 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 ๐ŸŽฐ into a manageable risk. โœ…

Meet the Bonk-Squad: A Guide to Every Character ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏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! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Hereโ€™s a quick-reference guide to the entire squad.

CharacterStarting WeaponUnique Passive/AbilityHow to UnlockPlaystyle Archetype
Sir Oofie ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSword ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธA durable knight.Starting CharacterTank / Melee
CL4NK ๐Ÿค–Revolver ๐Ÿ”ซStarts with 50 Shield. Gains crit chance per level.Complete Forest Tier 1.Scaler / High Score
Monke ๐Ÿ’Bananarang ๐ŸŒCan climb walls.Find and release in Forest.Mobility / Utility
Bush ๐ŸŒณLeaf ๐ŸƒSpawns marks and gains crit damage per level.Find and defeat in Forest.Glass Cannon / Crit
Robinette ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš’Fire Staff ๐Ÿ”ฅStarts with a powerful ranged weapon.Defeat Forest Tier 2 Boss.Ranged DPS
Sir Chadwell ๐Ÿ’ชHero Sword โš”๏ธUnknown.Complete Forest Tier 3.Melee / Brawler
Amog SUSPoison Flask ๐ŸงชExcels with poison effects.Poison 50,000 enemies with Moldy Cheese.DoT / Lifesteal
Athena ๐Ÿฆ‰Aegis ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธGains +2 Thorns per level.Reach Level 9 Thorns Tome.Thorns / Defensive
Bandit ๐Ÿค Shotgun ๐Ÿ’ฅA close-range specialist.Find and defeat in Desert.Rusher / Brawler
Birdo ๐ŸฆTornado ๐ŸŒช๏ธSynergizes with environmental hazards.Kill 100 enemies with Tornado while in a tornado.Specialist / AoE
Calcium ๐Ÿ’€Bone ๐ŸฆดGains movement speed when not hit.Defeat 1,000 Skeletons.Speed / Kiter
Dicehead ๐ŸŽฒDice ๐ŸŽฒGains a random bonus stat per level up.Complete 100 quests.RNG / High-Roll
Fox ๐ŸฆŠDragon’s Breath ๐Ÿ‰Gains 0.5% Luck per level.Defeat 1,000 Wisps.Scaler / Luck
Megachad ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅAura ๐ŸŒ€Starts with a powerful Aura weapon.Get Damage Tome to Level 7.AoE / Farming
Ninja ๐ŸฅทKatana ๐Ÿ”ชA fast, high-damage melee character.Obtain Katana (5% drop from Desert Tumbleweed).Melee DPS
Noelle โ„๏ธIce Crystal ๐ŸงŠSynergizes with Ice and duplication mechanics.Duplicate Ice Crystal 3 times with a Microwave.Specialist / Crowd Control
Ogre ๐Ÿ‘นAxe ๐Ÿช“A slow but heavy-hitting brawler.Defeat 15,000 Goblins.Heavy Hitter
Spaceman ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš€Space Noodle ๐ŸA unique weapon with tether mechanics.Complete 6 Challenges.Specialist / Ranged
Tony McZoom ๐Ÿ›นWireless Dagger ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธStarts on a fast hoverboard.Complete 2 Challenges.Speed / Rusher
Vlad ๐Ÿง›Blood Magic ๐ŸฉธA character focused on lifesteal and health mechanics.Complete Desert Tier 2.Lifesteal / Tank

Character Spotlights โœจ

  • Sir Oofie ๐Ÿ›ก๏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 ๐Ÿ’€: A fan favorite! His ability to gain massive movement speed ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ encourages a “hit and run” playstyle. Perfect for speed-farming, making you feel like an untouchable blur. ๐Ÿ’จ
  • CL4NK ๐Ÿค–: The thinking player’s choice. ๐Ÿง  He’s slow, but his shield gives him early survivability, and his passive crit gain makes him a monster in the late game. ๐Ÿ‘น
  • Dicehead ๐ŸŽฒ: The embodiment of RNG. ๐Ÿคช A run can feel mediocre one moment and utterly broken the next. He’s pure, chaotic fun!
  • Megachad ๐Ÿ’ช: If you just want to turn your brain off ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿšซ and watch the world burn ๐Ÿ”ฅ, 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 โš”๏ธ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“š

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 ๐Ÿงฑ

There are over 70 items! Here are some of the most impactful ones to look for:

  • For Offense ๐Ÿ’ฅ:
    • Backpack ๐ŸŽ’: +1 projectile for all weapons. Simple, and always amazing.
    • Spicy Meatball ๐Ÿ: Gives attacks a chance to explode for AoE damage.
    • Demonic Soul ๐Ÿ˜ˆ: +0.1% damage per kill (up to 100%). Fantastic for long runs.
    • Big Bonk ๐Ÿ”จ: A small chance to do 20x damage. Hilarious! ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • For Defense ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ:
    • Slippery Ring ๐Ÿ’: +15% Evasion. A cornerstone of defensive builds.
    • Oats ๐Ÿฅฃ: +25 max HP. A solid, reliable health boost.
    • Spiky Shield ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐ŸŒต: Grants Thorns damage based on your armor.
    • Chonkplate ๐Ÿ’ช: Grants Overheal and Lifesteal. Essential for unkillable tanks.
  • For Utility โš™๏ธ:
    • Clover ๐Ÿ€: +6.5% Luck. Makes every future level-up better.
    • Turbo Socks ๐Ÿงฆ: +15% move speed. Never a bad choice.
    • Turbo Skates โ›ธ๏ธ: Gain attack speed based on your movement speed. Build-defining!
    • Time Bracelet โŒš: +8% XP Gain. Helps you level up faster.

Be wary of items that are a trap! ๐Ÿ˜ต Leeching Crystal, for example, gives +50 Max HP but cuts your HP Regen by 50%. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Weapons: Your Tools of Destruction ๐Ÿ”ซ

Hereโ€™s a general tier list based on community consensus:

  • S-Tier (God Tier) ๐Ÿ‘‘:
    • Dice ๐ŸŽฒ: The best weapon in the game, period. An upgrade gives permanent crit chance for the run. It makes everything better.
    • Revolver ๐Ÿ”ซ: A fantastic all-around weapon for screen-clearing damage.
    • Aura ๐ŸŒ€: The core of the “Walking Apocalypse” build. Requires no aiming!
  • A-Tier (Very Strong) ๐Ÿ‘:
    • Bananarang ๐ŸŒ: Fun and effective, seeks out enemies.
    • Bone ๐Ÿฆด: A solid projectile that bounces between enemies.
    • Fireball Staff ๐Ÿ”ฅ: Great for AoE damage and clearing groups.
    • Aegis ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ: Both a defensive and offensive powerhouse.
  • B-Tier (Situational) ๐Ÿค”:
    • Poison Flask ๐Ÿงช: Can be very strong in poison/lifesteal builds.
    • Chunkers ๐Ÿงฑ: Needs projectile count upgrades to be effective.
  • C-Tier (Consider Banishing) ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ:
    • Lightning Staff โšก: Damage is often too low.
    • Black Hole โšซ: Utility is nice, but damage is lackluster.
    • Sword ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ: Short range and awkward timing make it very difficult to use.

Tomes: The Foundation of Your Build ๐Ÿ“š

Tomes are powerful passive upgrades that define your strategy. Your choice is critical!

Tome NameEffectHow to UnlockStrategic Priority
Luck Tome ๐Ÿ€Increases your Luck stat.0.01% chance to drop from any enemy.Essential
XP Tome โœจIncreases your XP gain.Break 20 pots in a single run.Essential
Cursed Tome ๐Ÿ˜ˆIncreases game difficulty (more spawns).Beat a Stage Boss in under 5 minutes.Essential (for high scores)
Lifesteal (Bloody) Tome ๐ŸฉธGrants Lifesteal on hit.Kill 12,500 enemies.Build-Defining
Armor Tome ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธIncreases your Armor stat.Kill 5,000 enemies as Sir Oofie.Build-Defining
Agility (Speed) Tome ๐Ÿ‘ŸIncreases your Movement Speed.Unlocked by default.High
Cooldown (Attack Speed) Tome ๐Ÿ’จIncreases your Attack Speed.Unlocked by default.High
Damage Tome ๐Ÿ’ฅIncreases your base damage.Unlocked by default.High
Thorns Tome ๐ŸŒตIncreases your Thorns damage.Block 250 attacks with Aegis.Situational
Quantity (Projectile) Tome โž•Increases projectile count.Fire 5,000 projectiles.Situational

The Holy Trinity: Your First “God Run” Strategy ๐Ÿ™

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 ๐Ÿš€. It’s a beautiful, broken feedback loop ๐Ÿ”„ that works like this:

  1. The Curse Tome ๐Ÿ˜ˆ: Intentionally make the game harder. This dramatically increases enemy spawns. More enemies = a map flooded with XP gems! โœจ
  2. The XP Gain Tome โœจ: This multiplies the value of every single XP gem. Combined with the Curse Tome, you will level up at a ridiculous rate. ๐Ÿคฏ
  3. The Luck Tome ๐Ÿ€: The final piece! Since you’re leveling up so frequently, the Luck Tome ensures each level-up offers you higher rarity choices (rare ๐ŸŸฆ, epic ๐ŸŸช, and legendary ๐ŸŸง).

This creates an unstoppable cycle ๐ŸŒ€. More enemies โžก๏ธ more XP โžก๏ธ more level-ups โžก๏ธ better upgrades โžก๏ธ handle even MORE enemies! The best character for this is CL4NK ๐Ÿค–.


Killer Builds for Every Playstyle ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Here are a few proven templates to get you started on your path to bonk-stardom.

The Walking Apocalypse (Aura Build) ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

One of the easiest and most satisfying builds. Perfect for farming or just relaxing. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

  • Character: Megachad ๐Ÿ’ช (starts with Aura)
  • Core Weapons: At least one Aura ๐ŸŒ€. You can even stack two.
  • Core Tomes: Size Tome, Cooldown Tome.
  • How it Works: Pour every upgrade into increasing the size ๐Ÿ“ and attack speed ๐Ÿ’จ of your Aura(s). Soon, it will cover half the screen, and enemies will simply vaporize. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The Unkillable Tank (Evasion/Lifesteal Build) ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

For those who believe the best offense is an impenetrable defense. ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Character: Sir Oofie ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ or Athena ๐Ÿฆ‰.
  • Core Weapons: A fast-hitting weapon like the Revolver ๐Ÿ”ซ or a poison weapon like the Poison Flask ๐Ÿงช.
  • Core Tomes: Lifesteal Tome ๐Ÿฉธ, Armor Tome ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ, Cooldown Tome ๐Ÿ’จ.
  • Core Items: Slippery Ring ๐Ÿ’ (Evasion), Chonkplate (Overheal/Lifesteal), Moldy Cheese ๐Ÿง€ (enables poison lifesteal).
  • How it Works: You layer multiple defenses: Evasion ๐Ÿ‘ป to ignore attacks, Armor to reduce damage, and Lifesteal ๐Ÿฉธ to heal it back instantly. You become virtually immortal. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

The Zoomer (Movement Speed Build) ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’จ

For players who live by the motto “gotta go fast.” ๐Ÿ’จ

  • Character: Calcium ๐Ÿ’€ (gains speed when not hit).
  • Core Tomes: Agility Tome ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ, Cooldown Tome ๐Ÿ’จ.
  • Core Items: Turbo Skates โ›ธ๏ธ (converts move speed to attack speed), Turbo Socks ๐Ÿงฆ.
  • 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. ๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ”ซ

Advanced Bonk-ology: Mastering the Meta ๐ŸŽ“

Ready to chase the leaderboards? ๐Ÿ† This is where the real science of Megabonk begins. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ

The Dice is Broken ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’”

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 ๐Ÿง 

  • Save Your Magnets ๐Ÿงฒ: 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! ๐Ÿ“ˆ
  • Know Your Risk โš ๏ธ: The Greed Shrine ๐Ÿค‘ and the Boss Curse Shrine ๐Ÿฒ 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 ๐Ÿ”„

The brutal truth of the leaderboard is that it’s a lottery ๐ŸŽฐ. Top players “fish” ๐ŸŽฃ 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 itโ€™s how you manufacture the luck needed for a world-record run.


Your Final Lesson, Master Bonker ๐ŸŽ“

You’ve made it. You now have the knowledge to build unstoppable characters, manipulate the game’s systems, and chase high scores. ๐Ÿ†

But the most important lesson is this: Megabonk is a playground. ๐ŸŽ  The true joy comes from experimentation ๐Ÿงช, from discovering a broken synergy no one has seen before ๐Ÿ’ก, and from that one-in-a-million run where everything clicks and you feel like an absolute god. ๐Ÿ˜‡

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.” ๐Ÿ‘

Now go out there and KEEP BONKING! ๐Ÿ”จ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”จ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”จ

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial fan work, all trademarks and copyrights for Megabonk belong to the developer vedinad.

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