Corrupted Sword
| Corrupted Sword | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Melee, Cleave |
| Description | Slashes in both forward and reverse directions. |
| Unlock | Upgrade the Cursed Tome to Level 20 within 10 minutes of starting a run. |
| Upgrades With | Damage, Projectile Count, Knockback, Size |
| Silver Reward | 8 |
| Special Effect | Deals significantly increased damage while the player is at low health. |
The Corrupted Sword is an endgame weapon in Megabonk, designed for expert players who favor a high-risk, high-reward "berserker" playstyle. It offers immense damage potential in exchange for requiring the player to maintain low health. Its unlock condition is one of the most difficult challenges in the game.
How to Unlock (Challenge Guide)
Unlocking the Corrupted Sword requires speed, luck, and a deep understanding of game mechanics.
Prerequisite: First, you must unlock the Cursed Tome. This is done by finding and defeating a stage boss in under 5 minutes.
Once the Cursed Tome is available in your item pool, you must complete the main challenge:
- Start a new run and hope that the Cursed Tome is offered as one of your first few tome choices. If it's not, it's often best to restart the run.
- Once you have the Cursed Tome, your only goal is to level it up to 20 as fast as possible.
- Prioritize XP Gain: Focus exclusively on upgrades and other Tomes that increase your Experience gain. This will allow you to level up faster and get more chances to upgrade the Cursed Tome.
- Use Refresh and Banish: Actively use your Refresh and Banish options to get rid of any offered upgrades that are not levels for the Cursed Tome or XP boosts.
- You must reach Level 20 with the Cursed Tome before the in-game timer hits 10:00.
After completing this difficult challenge, the Corrupted Sword must be purchased from the Unlocks tab for 8 Silver.
Strategy and Synergies
The Corrupted Sword transforms the gameplay by rewarding you for staying near death. Its forward-and-backward slash also provides excellent coverage.
- The Berserker Playstyle: The core strategy is to intentionally stay at low health (e.g., below 30%) to activate the massive damage bonus. This requires excellent dodging skills and battlefield awareness.
- Key Synergies:
- Bloody Tome & Lifesteal: While it seems counterintuitive, Lifesteal is a great pairing. It allows you to survive in the low-HP danger zone by instantly healing back small amounts of damage as you kill enemies.
- Athena (Character): Athena is the ideal user for the Corrupted Sword. Her innate trait, which also increases her damage at low HP, stacks with the sword's effect, leading to unparalleled damage output.
- Defensive Items: Items that provide temporary shields or damage immunity are invaluable, as they allow you to stay at low HP without the risk of being killed by a single stray hit.
Upgrades
The Corrupted Sword can receive upgrades in the following stats upon leveling up:
- Damage
- Projectile Count (Adds more slashes)
- Knockback
- Size (Increases the arc of the slash)
