10 Common Beginner Mistakes in Megabonk

Every Megabonk player has been there - dying at minute 12 and wondering what went wrong. Here are the most common mistakes and how to fix them.

Mistake #1: Standing Still

The Problem: New players often stop moving to attack or pick up items.

The Fix:

• Your weapons attack automatically


• Keep moving in circles or figure-8 patterns


• Only stop briefly for critical pickups

Mistake #2: Ignoring Passive Items

The Problem: Prioritizing weapons and skipping passive items.

The Fix:

• Passive items enable weapon evolutions


• Many provide crucial stat boosts


• Aim for 3 weapons + 3 passives by minute 10

Mistake #3: Maxing One Weapon Early

The Problem: Putting all levels into one weapon.

The Fix:

• Spread levels across 3-4 weapons


• Diversity = better crowd control


• Max weapons only when you have their evolution passive

Mistake #4: Chasing XP Gems

The Problem: Running into danger to grab experience gems.

The Fix:

• Gems don't despawn immediately


• Kite enemies in circles - gems will be in your path


• Get Attractorb to pull gems toward you

Mistake #5: Wrong Evolution Pairs

The Problem: Getting weapons without their matching passives.

The Fix:

• Plan your build before starting


• Use our Build Simulator to check pairs


• If you get a weapon, prioritize its passive

Mistake #6: Skipping Treasure Chests

The Problem: Ignoring chests to keep moving.

The Fix:

• Chests provide gold and trigger evolutions


• Always open chests when safe


• Time your level 8 weapons with chest spawns

Mistake #7: No Defensive Items

The Problem: Going full offense with no survivability.

The Fix:

• Get at least one defensive item early


• Armor, Pummarola, or Laurel are great choices


• Being dead means zero DPS

Mistake #8: Fighting the Death Timer

The Problem: Trying to survive past 30 minutes without proper preparation.

The Fix:

• The Reaper spawns at 30 minutes


• You need specific items to survive or kill it


• On normal runs, 30 min is the "win" condition

Mistake #9: Ignoring Character Passives

The Problem: Not building around your character's strengths.

The Fix:

• Read your character's passive ability


• Build to amplify strengths or cover weaknesses


• Example: High luck character → Clover for crits

Mistake #10: Panic Leveling

The Problem: Picking the first option when leveling up.

The Fix:

• Take your time - the game pauses


• Read all options carefully


• Banish bad options from the pool

Quick Reference Card

MistakeQuick Fix

Standing stillCircle kiting
No passives3 weapons + 3 passives
One weapon focusSpread early levels
Chasing XPLet them come to you
Wrong evolutionsPlan ahead
Skipping chestsAlways open them
No defense1 defensive item early
Fighting ReaperAccept 30 min limit
Ignoring passiveRead it, build around it
Panic levelingTake your time

Want More Tips?

• Check our Beginner's Guide for comprehensive coverage


• Use the Build Simulator to plan your runs


• See Character Rankings for the best characters

Good luck out there!