Aura
| Aura | |
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| Type | Area of Effect (AoE) |
| Description | Damages enemies in a persistent area around you. |
| Unlock | Survive for 2 consecutive minutes without taking damage. |
| Upgrades With | Damage, Size |
| Silver Reward | 1 |
| Special Effect | Does not benefit from "Projectile Count" upgrades. |
The Aura is an unlockable weapon in Megabonk that provides constant, close-range area damage. It is one of the most consistent weapons due to its limited upgrade pool, making it a reliable choice for players who prefer a straightforward damage-dealing playstyle.
How to Unlock
To unlock the Aura, the player must survive for 2 consecutive minutes in a single run without taking any damage. The timer is not cumulative.
This is most easily achieved on the first Forest stage where enemies are slower and less numerous. Keeping a safe distance from swarms is key to completing this challenge. After the condition is met, it must be purchased from the Unlocks tab for 1 Silver.
Strategy and Synergies
Aura's primary strength and weakness is its simplicity. With only two possible upgrades (Damage and Size), it has the highest probability of receiving a damage boost on every level-up, but it does not benefit from many common upgrades.
- Consistent Damage: Since the only non-damage upgrade is Size, you are almost guaranteed to be offered a Damage upgrade at every level. This makes its power curve very reliable.
- Positioning is Key: As a close-range weapon, Aura requires you to be near enemies. Items and Tomes that grant Movement Speed are highly valuable for staying safe while dealing damage.
- Key Synergies:
- Size Upgrades: This is the most important upgrade for Aura, as it directly increases its effective range, allowing you to hit more enemies and stay safer.
- Attack Speed upgrades: Aura's tick rate increases with attack speed, increasing its DPS.
- Megachad (Character): Aura is the default weapon of Megachad, creating a perfect synergy. Megachad's ability to stun enemies and block damage allows him to stay in close range, where Aura thrives.
Upgrades
The Aura has the most limited upgrade pool in the game, which makes it very consistent.
- Damage
- Size
Note: Upgrades that increase Projectile Count have no effect on the Aura weapon.
