Cursed Tome
The Cursed Tome is basically the "hard mode" button in Megabonk. Instead of buffing you, it buffs the enemies. They come faster, hit harder and there are a lot more of them. The upside is that all this chaos gives you way more XP and loot if you can survive.
Overview
- Stat: Difficulty
- Base upgrade per level: +3.5%
- Max level: 99
- Category: Challenge Tome
Effects
- Enemies spawn in bigger numbers and scale in health, speed and strength. Higher enemy spawn rate = more XP drops.
- Runs feel way more intense once you start stacking levels of this Tome.
| Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% |
Despite the initial level of this tome saying it gives 3.5%, it seems to give 4% as another common level will result in 8% total Difficulty gained rather than the expected 7%.
How to Unlock
- Requirement: Beat a Stage Boss in under 5 minutes.
This means you need solid DPS and good movement to clear fast.
Synergies
- XP Tome: More enemies means way more XP, perfect combo.
- Attraction Tome: Lets you scoop up all the extra orbs without wasting time.
- Regen Tome / Bloody Tome: Extra sustain is key when waves get overwhelming.
- Damage Tome / Cooldown Tome / Quantity Tome: You’ll need strong offense to keep up.
- Agility Tome: Helps you dodge and reposition when the screen is packed.
Strategy Tips
- Don’t pick this Tome unless you’re confident in your build.
- Make sure your build is capable of killing bosses and swarms before increasing difficulty too much or it may be the mistake that ends your run. Bosses in particular become much faster and deal massive damage at high difficulty. Armor + healing is also useful for surviving though you should not assume it will be enough to keep you alive on its own.
Notes
- Feels like an endgame Tome.
- Some players love the challenge, others avoid it until they’re stacked.
- Amazing for farming, but brutal if your run is weak.
