MegaBonk Pacifist Run Guide
Pacifist runs in MegaBonk are one of the hardest challenges in the game. At first it sounds impossible since you have to beat bosses without using any weapons at all. The way forward is to rely on tomes and items that can do damage for you instead of normal attacks.
How to Complete the Pacifist Challenge
You cannot use weapons during this challenge. All of your damage must come from tomes and passive items. The most important is Thorns Tome, which reflects damage whenever enemies hit you. If you stack this with damage tomes and other supportive upgrades, enemies will eventually melt on their own.
Sir Oofie is the safest pick for this run. His shield lets you take more hits, which makes the thorns damage more reliable. Armor tomes and health regen are also key, since they keep you alive long enough for the reflected damage to add up. Evade rings might trigger thorns but this is not fully confirmed, so focus on guaranteed scaling instead.
Shrines and item drops are important here. Anything that boosts survivability or boosts the strength of your thorns is a top priority. The run will take much longer than normal, but with patience bosses will still fall.
Tips for Pacifist Runs
Prioritize XP gain
Since you rely on tomes, you need more level ups than usual. An XP Tome early in the run makes a huge difference.
Use Shrines of Succ wisely
They gather every drop on the map at once, which means faster leveling and quicker access to key tomes.
Stack movement speed
You still need to dodge while waiting for enemies to hurt themselves. Movement speed tomes and items make this much safer.
Save magnets for late waves
Magnets picked up near the end give huge boosts since you will have many XP orbs lying around. This can carry you through boss phases.
Final Blurb
The Pacifist challenge in MegaBonk is about endurance and smart stacking. Build into thorns, grab the right defensive tomes, and let enemies take themselves out. It feels slow, but it is absolutely possible with the right setup.
FAQ
How do you damage bosses without weapons?
By using Thorns Tome and other items that cause passive damage when enemies hit you.
Which character is best for Pacifist runs?
Sir Oofie, because his shield and durability make him the most reliable choice.
Can evasion also trigger thorns damage?
It has not been proven yet, so stick with thorns and defensive stacking for consistent results.
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