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.
- Scales with higher levels to punish attackers more.
- Useful when surrounded or when running defensive builds.
How to Unlock
- Unlock requirement: Block 250 attacks with Aegis.
This ties the Tome’s unlock to shield-based play.
Synergies
- Shield Tome: Shield lets you block safely while triggering Thorns.
- Armor Tome: Taking reduced damage means you survive long enough for Thorns to matter.
- Health Tome: A bigger health pool makes Thorns safer to use.
- Cursed Tome: More enemies attacking you means more Thorns triggers.
Strategy Tips
- Works best for tanky builds that expect to get hit often.
- Not as strong for evasive or long-range playstyles.
- Combine with sustain Tomes so the reflected damage doesn’t cost you too much HP.
Notes
- Thorns damage is passive, requiring no input once active.
- Unlock condition makes it one of the more grindy Tomes to obtain.
