PvE Strategy Complete Guide

Every map in Megabonk presents unique challenges. Here's how to master them all.

Understanding Maps

Map Selection Factors

Difficulty Rating - Enemy stats multiplier

Layout - Open vs. corridors

Hazards - Environmental dangers

Rewards - Gold and XP modifiers

Map Breakdown

1. Mad Forest (Difficulty: Easy)

Overview:
The beginner-friendly map with balanced enemies and no hazards.

Enemy Types:
EnemyHPDamageSpawn

BatLowLowConstant
SkeletonMediumLowWave
GhostLowMediumAfter 10 min

Recommended Build:
SlotItemReason

1WhipGood early clear
2Magic WandTracking
3King BibleDefense
4GarlicKnockback
5Any evolution items
6Flex slot

Strategy:

• Circle around the center


• Don't rush to edges


• Focus on leveling


• Good for learning patterns

2. Inlaid Library (Difficulty: Medium)

Overview:
Narrow corridors create chokepoints. Navigation matters.

Layout Tips:

[ ] = Bookshelves (blocking)
- = Corridors (safe paths)


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Unique Hazards:

• Book enemies that explode


• Narrow escape routes


• Dense spawn points

Recommended Characters:

Leda (doesn't need speed)

Poe (garlic synergy)

Clerici (regen in corridors)

Strategy:

• Use corridors as kill zones


• Don't get cornered


• AOE weapons are king


• Avoid dead ends

3. Dairy Plant (Difficulty: Medium)

Overview:
Open factory floor with conveyor belt mechanics.

Unique Mechanic:
Conveyor belts push you (and enemies!) in set directions.

Belt Patterns:

• Green: Push up


• Red: Push down


• Yellow: Push sideways

Strategy:

• Use belts to your advantage


• Kite enemies onto opposing belts


• Stand on neutral ground for farming


• Belts affect projectiles too

Best Weapons:
WeaponWhy

Santa WaterPools stay on belts
AxeIgnores belt movement
LightningChain ignores physics

4. Gallo Tower (Difficulty: Hard)

Overview:
Vertical scrolling map with falling hazards.

Hazards:

• Falling chandeliers


• Spike traps


• Limited horizontal space

Phase Breakdown:
PhaseTimeChallenge

10-10Learn patterns
210-20Dense spawns
320-30Boss waves

Recommended Build:
PriorityItemReason

1WingsDodge hazards
2PummarolaSustain
3King BibleOverhead clear
4Lightning RingChains through walls

Pro Tips:

• Memorize chandelier drop patterns


• Bible clears overhead enemies


• Never stop moving vertically

5. Cappella Magna (Difficulty: Nightmare)

Overview:
The ultimate challenge. Designed for experienced players.

Why It's Hard:

• Enemies have +100% HP


• Damage multiplied


• Boss spawns every 10 minutes


• Limited safe zones

Boss Patterns:

Boss 1: The Giant (10 min)

• Telegraphed slam attacks


• Kite in large circles


• High damage but slow

Boss 2: The Swarm (20 min)

• Many small units


• AOE is essential


• Clear adds constantly

Boss 3: Death (30 min)

• Unavoidable if not killed


• Requires 10k+ DPS


• Use Crimson Shroud

Optimal Cappella Build:
SlotWeaponItem

1Crimson Shroud comboSurvival
2Infinite Corridor comboTime stop
3Unholy Vespers comboDPS
4La Borra comboKiting
5Phieraggi comboDamage
6FlexYour choice

6. Bone Zone (Difficulty: Variable)

Overview:
Unlockable endgame map with scaling difficulty.

Unique Feature:
Difficulty increases every 5 minutes permanently.

Scaling Table:
TimeEnemy HPSpawn Rate

0-5100%Normal
5-10150%+25%
10-15225%+50%
15-20337%+75%
20++50%/5min+25%/5min

Strategy:

• Front-load damage


• Get evolutions ASAP


• After 20 min, focus on survival


• Percentage damage is king

Universal PvE Tips

Early Game (0-5 min)

Get 2-3 weapons immediately

Don't max one weapon

Grab all XP - nothing's dangerous yet

Identify evolution paths

Mid Game (5-15 min)

Have first evolution ready

Start defensive items

Clear chest spawns

Watch for elites

Late Game (15-30 min)

All evolutions should be done

Focus on kiting

Boss prep

Maximize DPS

Endless (30+ min)

Only scaling damage matters

Never stop moving

Survival > DPS

Use terrain

Boss General Strategy

Universal Boss Tips

• Learn attack patterns


• Save Pentagram for emergencies


• Kite, don't tank


• Bring percentage damage

Damage Check

If you can't kill a boss in 60 seconds, your build needs work.

Target DPS by Phase:
PhaseRequired DPS

10 min boss500
20 min boss2000
30 min boss5000+

Map Tier List

TierMapWhy

SMad ForestBest for learning/farming
ADairy PlantFun mechanics
BLibraryTechnical challenge
BGallo TowerVertical skill check
CCappella MagnaBrutal but rewarding
S*Bone ZoneInfinite scaling endgame

Summary

Master each map by:

Understanding unique mechanics

Adapting builds to challenges

Learning enemy patterns

Practicing boss fights

Try different maps to improve your overall skills!

Use our Database to plan your builds for each map!