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MegaBonk How to Get Corrupted Sword Guide

The **Corrupted Sword** is a top-tier weapon in *MegaBonk*, reserved for players who excel at high-risk, high-reward gameplay. Here’s how to unlock it, maximize its potential, and dominate your runs.

Unlocking the Corrupted Sword

  • Prerequisite: Defeat any stage boss in under five minutes to unlock the **Cursed Tome**.
  • Challenge: In a new run, acquire the Cursed Tome early and upgrade it to **Level 20 within 10 minutes**.
  • Strategies:
    • Restart runs until the Cursed Tome appears in your initial upgrades.
    • Prioritize **XP-boosting items** and reroll for faster leveling.
    • Purchase the Corrupted Sword for **8 Silver** after completing the challenge.

Corrupted Sword Breakdown

This melee weapon delivers **cleaving attacks** in both directions, scaling with:

  • Damage
  • Projectile Count
  • Knockback
  • Size

Its **damage multiplier** activates when health drops below 30%, making it devastating for aggressive playstyles.

Optimal Builds and Tactics

  • Key Synergies:
    • **Lifesteal effects** (e.g., Bloody Tome) to sustain low health.
    • Defensive items like shields or temporary invulnerability.
  • Best Character: **Athena**—her passive damage boost at low HP stacks with the sword’s effect.

Focus on balancing survivability with the weapon’s damage potential for maximum impact.

Upgrade Progression

Leveling the Corrupted Sword enhances:

  • Attack speed
  • Area coverage
  • Raw damage output

FAQ

How do you unlock the Corrupted Sword?

Upgrade the Cursed Tome to Level 20 within 10 minutes of starting a run.

Do you need the Cursed Tome unlocked first?

Yes, obtain it by defeating a stage boss in under five minutes.

Cost of the Corrupted Sword?

8 Silver in the Unlocks tab.

Ideal character for this weapon?

Athena, due to her low-health damage synergy.