Golden Tome

Golden Tome
Golden Tome
Stat	Gold Gain
Base upgrade	+12%
How to unlock	Default (available at start)
Max level	99
Effect	Increases the amount of Gold earned from all sources, boosting your economy during runs.

The Golden Tome increases how much Gold you earn in Megabonk. Gold is the main currency for buying upgrades and items during a run, so this Tome helps you build momentum and stay flexible as you progress.

Overview

• Stat: Gold Gain
• Base upgrade per level: +12%
• Max level: 99
• Unlock: Default

Effects

• Increases Gold gained from all sources by 12% per level.
• Helps you buy more upgrades, items, and perks during the run.
• Allows more flexible builds since you can afford more choices.

Gold Gain per upgrade

Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic	Legendary
12%	14%	17%	19%	24%

How to Unlock

• This Tome is unlocked by default.

No condition is required.

Synergies

• Silver Tome: Silver helps with meta progression, while Gold supports in-run economy.
• Luck Tome: Better offers become easier to purchase with more Gold.
• XP Tome: More levels give more spending opportunities, which Gold supports.
• Cursed Tome: More enemies drop more Gold, which stacks well with this Tome.

Strategy Tips

• Prioritize early if you want a faster ramp-up in a run.
• Especially useful if you plan to spend a lot on upgrades or rerolls.
• Less valuable in very short runs but excellent for farming.

Notes

• Golden Tome is short-term focused, unlike Silver Tome’s long-term focus.
• Good balance pick if you want more options and flexibility mid-run.