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Megabonk has quickly become one of the most talked-about roguelite games of the year — and for good reason. Its chaotic gameplay, goofy humor, and surprising depth have hooked players who crave progression and experimentation. Behind the cartoonish chaos, however, there’s a cleverly structured grind that rewards skill, patience, and strategy.
If you’ve just jumped into the world of Megabonk and want to expand your character roster fast, this guide will explain how to unlock every character, how progression works, and how to optimize your runs for maximum rewards.
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Understanding Megabonk’s Core Progression
At its core, Megabonk is about exploration and gradual mastery. Each run brings you Silver (the game’s primary currency) and progress toward unlocking new characters, weapons, and upgrades.
While many roguelites rely on luck, Megabonk rewards consistency. The more you experiment with builds, the faster you’ll unlock new content. Characters aren’t gated by microtransactions — everything can be earned through gameplay.
How Character Unlocks Work
Unlocking characters in Megabonk isn’t as straightforward as just finding them. Most are tied to specific achievements, milestones, or encounters during your runs.
Once you meet a character’s unlock condition, they become available in the shop, where you can spend Silver to add them permanently to your roster. Each hero also has a unique weapon, which you’ll often need to unlock separately before purchasing the character.
Tip: Focus on completing biome tiers and challenges early. These often overlap with character unlock conditions and will help you progress faster.
All Megabonk Characters and How to Unlock Them
Here’s a complete breakdown of every known character and how to unlock them:
Character | How to Unlock |
---|---|
Sir Oofie | Starting character – available from the beginning. |
Fox | Unlocked by default. |
CL4NK | Clear the Forest area at Tier 1. A high attack speed build makes this easier. |
Bush | Found and defeated in the Forest region. Beat him to unlock in the shop. |
Bandit | Defeat Bandit in the Desert region. |
Megachad | Upgrade your Damage Tome to Level 7 or higher. |
Monke | Found in the Forest – free him to unlock. |
Ninja | Obtain the Katana, which drops (5% chance) from Desert Tumbleweed. Luck-dependent. |
Vlad | Complete the Desert biome at Tier 2. |
Robinette | Defeat the boss in Forest Tier 2. |
Spaceman | Complete any six challenges. |
Calcium | Kill 1,000 skeletons. |
Ogre | Kill 15,000 goblins. |
Athena | Upgrade the Thorns Tome to Level 8. |
Tony McZoom | Complete 2 challenges. |
Birdo | Kill 100 enemies using Tornado while being carried by a tornado in the Desert. |
Noelle | Use a Microwave to duplicate Ice Crystal three times in a row. |
Amog | Poison 50,000 enemies with Moldy Cheese. |
Sir Chadwell | Complete Forest Tier 3. |
Dicehead | Complete 100 quests. |
Tips for Unlocking Characters Faster
- Balance exploration and farming. Don’t rush through biomes; take time to collect Silver and defeat high-value enemies.
- Stack Silver bonuses. Prioritize upgrades and perks that increase Silver gains — they’ll pay off long-term.
- Focus on one biome at a time. Each area contains specific unlock conditions; mastering one before moving to the next speeds up progress.
- Experiment with weapons. Some character unlocks are tied to specific weapon tomes — keep rotating your arsenal to discover new synergies.
- Use modifiers wisely. Higher-tier runs yield better rewards but can quickly overwhelm new players. Build up your gear before tackling tougher tiers.
Building a Strong Silver Economy
Everything in Megabonk ties back to Silver. The deeper your runs go, the more Silver you earn — and that’s key to unlocking weapons and characters efficiently.
- Complete challenges early. They’re repeatable and offer solid Silver rewards.
- Avoid dying early. Surviving longer drastically increases your end-of-run payout.
- Upgrade your damage tomes. They not only help with boss fights but are required for some character unlocks.
Learn how to Farm Silver
Final Thoughts
Megabonk might look chaotic on the surface, but beneath its explosive visuals lies a deeply rewarding roguelite that encourages creativity and perseverance. Unlocking all characters takes time — but once your roster expands, you’ll start discovering powerful synergies and hidden interactions that redefine each run.
So grab your Damage Tome, dive into the Forest, and start grinding. The world of Megabonk has a lot more to offer than just bonking enemies — it’s about becoming the ultimate chaotic hero one run at a time.