Thorns Tome
The Thorns Tome adds a retaliation effect to your character in Megabonk. When enemies hit you, they take damage in return. This makes it a defensive-offensive hybrid Tome, rewarding tanky or sustain-heavy builds.
Overview
- Stat: Thorns
- Base upgrade per level: +15
- Max level: 99
- Unlock: Block 250 attacks with Aegis
Effects
- Damages enemies when they hit you.
- As of version 1.0.19 Thorns damage cannot be dealt while you are under the effects of Shield Powerup. Hopefully vedinad fixes this in the future.
| Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 30 |
How to Unlock
- Unlock requirement: Block 250 attacks with Aegis.
This ties the Tome’s unlock to shield-based play.
Synergies
- Armor Tome: Taking less damage allows you to make use of Thorns damage more often without dying. This tome is strongly recommended if you intend to make a Thorns build.
- Shield Tome: Shield lets you avoid losing HP while dealing Thorns damage.
- Regen Tome / Bloody Tome: Sources of healing are typically a requirement for any Thorns build to function. There are other ways to get the healing needed but these two tomes are simple and reliable.
- Cursed Tome: Thorns provide an extra method of killing enemies that get in close to you. It is not wise to rely entirely on this as your last line of defense though and is likely to result in death if not paired with some Armor and healing.
Strategy Tips
- Works best for tanky builds that expect to get hit often.
- Not as strong for evasive or long-range playstyles.
- Combine with healing Tomes so dealing your Thorns damage doesn't kill you.
Notes
- Thorns damage is passive, requiring no input once active.
- Unlock condition makes it one of the more grindy Tomes to obtain.
