First Run Strategy

Unlock characters, weapons, and items in Megabonk! This guide breaks down the essential first run quests and strategies to get you progressing fast.

Alright, so you've just booted up Megabonk and you're staring at the main menu, wondering where to even begin, right? Don't sweat it, we've all been there! The first thing you'll want to focus on is tackling those early Quests. They're basically your bread and butter for unlocking everything that makes this game awesome – new characters, powerful weapons, handy tomes, and all sorts of useful items. Think of it as your initial quest log to get you rolling.

Completing these Quests is the main way you'll progress through Megabonk and snag those sweet Achievements. Some of them even chain together, so keep an eye on what you've already done and what's next. Let's dive into how you can get the most out of your first few runs.

Characters (18 Quests)

Unlocking new characters is a big deal, and these quests will get you some solid early picks. You'll be grinding out kills and leveling up your tomes to get access to folks like Calcium, Megachad, and Ogre. Don't sleep on completing Forest Tier 1 for CL4NK or Forest Tier 2 for Robinette – these are key early unlocks. Keep an eye out for quests like finding Monke or defeating Bush in the Forest; they might seem small, but they unlock characters that can really change up your playstyle. And hey, if you're feeling up for a challenge, completing 2 Challenges unlocks Tony McZoom, which is a great way to start branching out.

Weapons (22 Quests)

Now, let's talk about making some noise. Weapons are crucial, and you've got a ton to unlock. Early on, you'll be racking up kills with basic weapons to unlock things like the Axe and Revolver. Don't underestimate the power of blocking damage as Sir Oofie to get the Flamewalker, or surviving for 2 minutes without a scratch to snag Aura. As you push into the Desert stages, keep an eye out for tumbleweeds – breaking them can sometimes net you the Bananarang or Shotgun. For those who like to play with fire (literally), getting the Slutty Rocket requires killing 15,000 enemies as CL4NK, so get ready for some serious grinding. And if you're aiming for the ultimate firepower, the Corrupted Sword is a beast, but it's locked behind a tough quest: get the Cursed Tome to level 20 in under 10 minutes. Good luck with that one!

General (15 Quests)

These quests are all about expanding your utility and getting access to the Shop's best features. As you hit quest milestones like completing 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 Quests, you'll unlock essential shop items like Refresh, Extra Weapon Slot, Skip, and Extra Tome Slot. These are game-changers, letting you customize your loadout on the fly. Keep pushing through those Challenges too – completing 5, 10, 20, and 30 Challenges will net you increasing amounts of Silver, and also unlock powerful shop items like the Toggler and Boombox. Don't forget to explore the Forest and activate all the boomboxes there to get that specific shop item! Finally, if you want to unlock the Map - Desert, you'll need to teleport to the second stage on Forest Tier 2 as CL4NK. It sounds a bit specific, but it's worth it to unlock a whole new area.