Megabonk Complete Beginner's Guide 2024

Welcome to Megabonk! Whether you're a veteran of roguelike games or completely new to the genre, this guide will help you understand everything you need to know to get started.

What is Megabonk?

Megabonk is an action roguelike game where you control a survivor facing endless waves of enemies. Your goal is to survive as long as possible by defeating monsters, collecting experience, and upgrading your character with powerful weapons and items.

Core Gameplay Loop

Start a Run - Choose your character and map

Fight Enemies - Enemies spawn in waves around you

Collect XP Gems - Defeated enemies drop experience gems

Level Up - Choose new weapons or upgrade existing ones

Survive - Last as long as possible to maximize your score

Choosing Your First Character

When starting out, we recommend these beginner-friendly characters:

Antonio (Starter Character)

• Passive: +10% damage at the start


• Starting Weapon: Whip


• Why Choose: Great all-around stats, forgiving gameplay

Gennaro

• Passive: +1 projectile


• Starting Weapon: Knife


• Why Choose: Extra projectile makes clearing easier

Imelda

• Passive: +10% XP gain


• Starting Weapon: Magic Wand


• Why Choose: Faster leveling means more power-ups

Understanding Weapons

Weapons in Megabonk are divided into categories:

Active Weapons (Max 6)

• Deal damage automatically


• Each can be upgraded to level 8


• Some can evolve with the right passive item

Passive Items (Max 6)

• Provide stat bonuses


• Required for weapon evolutions


• Stack multiplicatively with other bonuses

Weapon Evolution

This is one of the most important mechanics! When you:

Max out a weapon to level 8

Have the required passive item

Open a treasure chest

...your weapon will evolve into a much more powerful form!

Example Evolutions:

• Whip + Hollow Heart = Bloody Tear


• Magic Wand + Empty Tome = Holy Wand


• Knife + Bracer = Thousand Edge

Tips for Your First Runs

Early Game (0-5 minutes)

• Focus on getting 3-4 different weapons


• Don't max one weapon immediately


• Pick up all XP gems - they despawn!

Mid Game (5-15 minutes)

• Start focusing on evolution pairs


• Get defensive items if struggling


• Watch for elite enemies

Late Game (15+ minutes)

• Open chests to trigger evolutions


• Build synergies between items


• Consider your escape routes

Common Beginner Mistakes

Ignoring Passive Items - They're essential for evolutions

Standing Still - Always keep moving

Chasing XP - Let gems come to you when possible

Skipping Chests - Chests give gold and trigger evolutions

Wrong Item Choices - Check synergies before selecting

Next Steps

Once you're comfortable with the basics:

• Try different characters to find your playstyle


• Experiment with different weapon combinations


• Attempt harder difficulties


• Check out our Build Simulator to plan runs

Good luck, and happy bonking! 🔨