In MegaBonk, Greed Shrines present a thrilling gamble: **immediate gold rewards** in exchange for permanently heightened difficulty. The trade-off creates escalating challenges, with tougher enemies spawning more frequently and dealing increased damage.
Greed Shrine Mechanics
Activating a Greed Shrine **instantly grants currency** while raising the run’s overall difficulty by **5%**. This multiplier stacks with each use, leading to:
- Dense enemy waves
- Increased enemy health
- Deadlier attacks
Strategic Advantages
- Economic Head Start: Early gold influx accelerates item purchases and upgrades.
- XP Surge: Mass enemy spawns enable rapid leveling for players confident in crowd control.
- Power Spikes: Synergizes with attack-boosting items to dominate mid-to-late game.
Optimal Builds
- Gold-dependent heroes (e.g., Robinette) maximize early shrine benefits.
- Area-of-effect weapons like Lightning Staff or Bone for crowd management.
- Defensive gear such as lifesteal or armor to counter amplified enemy damage.
Tactical Play
Prioritize shrines **early in runs** while difficulty scaling remains manageable. Pairing with Charge Shrines can amplify farming potential for risk-tolerant players. However:
- Avoid consecutive activations without healing/defensive upgrades
- Balance greed with survivability to prevent early elimination
FAQ
What’s the Immediate Effect of a Greed Shrine?
Instant gold gain with +5% permanent difficulty increase per use.
How Does Difficulty Scaling Work?
Enemies become **more numerous**, **faster**, **healthier**, and **stronger** with each difficulty tier.
Ideal Characters for Shrines?
While Robinette excels through gold scaling, any hero with strong AoE capabilities can leverage shrine-spawned mobs effectively.