Hero Sword
| Hero Sword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Melee / Projectile Hybrid |
| Description | Slashes like the Sword, but also fires a piercing projectile. |
| Unlock | Defeat a Stage Boss without picking up any ground items, powerups, or using shrines. |
| Upgrades With | Damage, Projectile Count, Knockback, Size |
| Silver Reward | 4 |
| Special Effect | Combines close-range cleave with a ranged attack. |
The Hero Sword is an unlockable weapon in Megabonk that serves as a direct upgrade to the standard Sword. It rewards skilled play with a powerful hybrid moveset that combines the familiar close-range slash with a new, long-range slashing projectile.
How to Unlock (Purist Challenge)
Unlocking the Hero Sword requires completing a "purist" run, testing the player's ability to survive using only the core level-up mechanics.
The rule is to defeat any stage boss while adhering to the following restrictions for the entire run:
- DO NOT pick up any items or powerups from the ground.
- DO NOT open any chests.
- DO NOT activate any shrines (Charge, Greed, etc.).
VERY IMPORTANT: You can and must still choose upgrades for your weapons and tomes from the normal level-up screen. The restriction only applies to objects on the map.
Challenge Tips:
- Character Choice: Start with a strong, self-sufficient character. Sir Oofie is an excellent choice due to his high durability, which is crucial when you can't pick up healing items.
- Weapon & Tome Focus: Rely on strong starter weapons and tomes. Since you can't find new items, you must make your initial choices powerful through level-ups alone.
- Play Style: The run becomes a pure test of dodging and positioning. Actively avoid all ground items and learn enemy attack patterns.
- Stage Choice: It is highly recommended to attempt this challenge on the very first Forest stage, as the enemies and the boss are the weakest.
After defeating a boss under these conditions, the Hero Sword must be purchased from the Unlocks tab for 4 Silver.
Strategy and Synergies
The Hero Sword's strength is its versatility, allowing the player to control both close and mid-range combat simultaneously.
- Hybrid Combat: Use the melee slash to cleave through enemies that get close, while the projectile takes care of more distant or dangerous targets. This reduces the need to constantly reposition.
- Upgrade Path: Projectile Count is an excellent upgrade as it adds more slashes and potentially more projectiles. Size is also very valuable as it increases the area of both the slash and the projectile.
- Key Synergies:
- General Damage Tomes: Since the weapon deals both melee and projectile damage, tomes that offer universal bonuses (like general Damage, Attack Speed, or Critical Hit) are more effective than those that boost only one type.
- Players who mastered the Sword: If you are comfortable with the standard Sword's timing and range, the Hero Sword will feel like a natural and powerful evolution.
Upgrades
The Hero Sword can receive upgrades in the following stats upon leveling up:
- Damage
- Projectile Count
- Knockback
- Size
