Cursed Tome
The Cursed Tome is one of the most challenging Tomes in Megabonk. Instead of giving direct player benefits, it increases the difficulty of the game by scaling enemy stats and density. In return, players gain access to more XP, drops, and progression potential. It is considered a “hard mode” Tome and is typically chosen by advanced players seeking greater rewards.
Overview
- Stat: Difficulty
- Base upgrade per level: +3.5%
- Max level: 99
- Category: Challenge / Risk–Reward
Effects
- Raises enemy quantity, health, speed, and damage strength.
- Each level compounds the challenge, escalating enemy waves significantly.
- The benefit comes indirectly—more enemies and tougher fights result in more XP and drops.
How to Unlock
- Unlock requirement: Beat the Stage Boss in under 5 minutes.
This requires strong DPS and efficient movement to clear stages quickly before the time runs out.
Synergies
- XP Tome: More enemies means more XP; pairs perfectly with extra XP scaling.
- Attraction Tome: Crucial for quickly collecting the massive amounts of XP orbs that drop.
- Regen Tome / Bloody Tome: Essential sustain to endure longer and denser waves.
- Damage Tome / Cooldown Tome / Quantity Tome: Offensive scaling helps offset the increased difficulty.
- Agility Tome: Speed helps reposition and dodge in the chaos of larger swarms.
Strategy Tips
- Only recommended once you have a strong grasp of core mechanics and a powerful build.
- Stack defensive Tomes to avoid being overwhelmed by the stat scaling of enemies.
- Clear efficiency and mobility are key—bosses must be handled before the time limit for unlocks.
- Great for farming runs, as the increased density accelerates resource gain when controlled.
Notes
- Considered one of the “endgame” Tomes.
- Can be devastating if combined with poor sustain or mobility.
- Often used by speedrunners or players aiming to maximize loot in fewer runs.