Mastering weapon scaling in *MegaBonk* is key to maximizing damage, but the mechanics aren’t always intuitive. Certain weapons scale with stats like projectile count, while others ignore them entirely. Building around the right stats can make or break your run.

Mechanics of Weapon Scaling

Scaling varies by weapon category. **Projectile weapons** (e.g., Revolver, Shotgun) thrive on **Projectile Count**, **Attack Speed**, and **Damage**—boosting how often and how hard projectiles hit. **Melee weapons** (Sword, Katana) prioritize **Damage**, **Size**, and **Knockback**, as Attack Speed has minimal impact on their slower swings.

**Aura-based weapons** (Flamewalker, Aura) focus on **Attack Speed** and **Size**, expanding their damage radius. Meanwhile, **special weapons** like Black Hole scale uniquely: Black Hole benefits from **Size** and **Cooldown Reduction**, while Dexecutioner snowballs with **Damage** and **Critical Chance**.

Optimal Stat Priorities by Weapon Type

• Projectile weapons: Damage, Attack Speed, Quantity, Projectile Speed

• Melee weapons: Damage, Size, Knockback

• Aura weapons: Damage, Attack Speed, Size

• Special weapons: Damage, Cooldown, Size, or Crit

**Attack Speed** and **Quantity** are universally powerful—they enhance DPS and synergize with on-hit effects. **Cooldown Reduction** is vital for ability-dependent tools like Black Hole to maintain uptime.

Tomes: The Core of Late-Game Scaling

**Damage Tome** universally boosts all weapons, while **Quantity Tome** is essential for projectile builds. **Cooldown Tome** shines with charge-based weapons. Aura and melee builds scale better with **Size** and **Attack Speed Tomes**, expanding their area and frequency. **XP Tome** accelerates leveling, indirectly boosting upgrades.

Item Synergy with Scaling

Items like *Moldy Cheese* or *Lightning Orb* synergize with fast-attacking weapons by triggering effects more frequently. *Kevin* pairs with lifesteal builds, converting self-damage into sustain. Direct damage boosters like *Demonic Blood* or speed-enhancing *Turbo Socks* amplify scaling across builds.

FAQ

What is scaling in MegaBonk?

Scaling refers to how a weapon’s damage and effects grow with stats, Tomes, and items.

Do all weapons scale with Projectile Count?

No. Melee, aura, and some special weapons ignore it entirely.

What Tome increases weapon damage the most?

**Damage Tome** provides the broadest damage boost, while **Quantity Tome** elevates projectile builds.

How do items affect weapon scaling?

On-hit items scale with attack speed, multiplying their trigger rate for compounding effects.