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 important for buying upgrades and items mid-run, so this Tome helps you snowball faster while still in a single run. Unlike the Silver Tome, which affects long-term progression, the Golden Tome improves your immediate economy.

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.

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.