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Anvil

⭐ LEGENDARY ITEM
Effect: Weapon upgrades grant one additional stat line (e.g., typical rolls increase from two stats to three; lowest tier from one to two).
Current unlock

Complete any 3 Challenges. This is the Anvil requirement; defeating a Final Boss twice unlocks Energy Core instead. Last verified July 29, 2026.

Heads-up

For clarity: “+1” here means +1 extra stat line on each weapon upgrade. It does not guarantee specific numbers for each stat line.

Category
Item
Rarity
Legendary
Unlock Method
Complete 3 Challenges

Overview

Megabonk’s Items index includes a handful of run-defining pickups—Anvil is one of the most impactful because it improves every future weapon level you take after acquiring it. The extra stat line compounds over time, so the earlier you secure Anvil, the stronger your endgame scaling tends to be.

🔓 How to Unlock Anvil

Requirement: Complete 3 Challenges. This permanently adds Anvil to your item pool for future runs.

  1. Focus on easy early-game Challenges to hit the count quickly.
  2. Once unlocked, prioritize Anvil early in a run to maximize the number of upgrades it affects.

🧪 How Anvil Works (Practical)

🔗 Synergies & Use Cases

Weapons that scale well with extra lines

Bow weapon GOOD

Bow

Consistent upgrades benefit from more chances at damage/projectile stats.

Katana weapon GOOD

Katana

Frequent levels make extra lines valuable over time.

Black Hole weapon GOOD

Black Hole

Strong scaling from repeated quality upgrades.

Tomes that pair naturally

Damage Tome

Damage Tome

More upgrade lines = more chances to favor raw DPS growth.

Projectile Speed Tome

Projectile Speed Tome

Pairs with ranged weapons that appreciate projectile stats.

Quantity Tome

Quantity Tome

Broader stat rolls complement builds chasing multi-hit pressure.

About stacking/duplication

Some players report corner cases with duplicators. Treat multiple-Anvil interactions as experimental; they are not required for strong results.