Clover
🍀 COMMON ITEMClover is a default starting item that benefits every character and build. Early Luck investment creates a snowball effect that carries throughout your entire run.
🍀 How Clover Works
Clover is one of the most universally valuable items in Megabonk. As a default starting item, it requires no unlock and can appear in your very first run. Its simple yet powerful effect—+7.5% Luck—quietly shapes the quality of everything you acquire throughout your run.
What Does Luck Actually Do?
Luck is an invisible stat that directly influences the rarity and quality of rewards you receive. Higher Luck means better loot across multiple game systems:
- Chest Rewards: Increased chance of Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary items from all chests
- Level-Up Upgrades: Better upgrade options when you level up, with more frequent high-tier choices
- Shrine Outcomes: Improved rewards from Charge Shrines scattered throughout maps
- Merchant/Moai Offerings: Higher rarity items in shop inventories
Luck in Megabonk exclusively impacts item drop rarity and upgrade quality. It does not influence critical hit chance, item proc rates, or on-hit effect trigger frequency. These are separate mechanics entirely.
The Snowball Effect
Investing in Luck early creates a powerful compound effect. Better items lead to stronger combat performance, which allows you to survive longer and reach even more valuable loot opportunities. A single early Clover can significantly improve the trajectory of your entire run.
✓ Advantages
- No unlock requirement—available from first run
- Universal benefit for all characters and builds
- Stacks with other Luck sources for compound scaling
- Improves every RNG interaction in the game
- Early pickup creates snowball momentum
✗ Considerations
- Indirect benefit—doesn't directly boost combat stats
- Requires multiple Luck sources to see dramatic effects
- RNG variance still exists even with high Luck
- May not feel impactful in very short runs
🔗 Best Synergies & Build Strategies
Core Synergy Items
Clover shines brightest when combined with other Luck-stacking items and tomes:
Luck Tome
The cornerstone of any Luck build. Increases Luck progressively with each level, compounding with Clover's flat bonus. Unlocked by breaking 20 vases in a single run.
Fox (Character)
Fox gains +1% Luck per character level (up to +100% at Level 100). Combined with Clover and Luck Tome, Fox can reach 150%+ Luck for premium RNG.
Credit Card (Green)
Permanently gain +2% Luck every time you open a chest. Stacks multiplicatively with Clover for aggressive Luck scaling throughout a run.
XP Tome
+7% XP per level (post-patch 1.0.12). Level faster to multiply the number of high-quality upgrade rolls you receive from Luck. Part of the Holy Trinity meta.
Cursed Tome
Increases enemy spawns and difficulty. More enemies = more XP and drops = more opportunities for Luck to shine. Completes the Holy Trinity strategy.
Golden Tome / Silver Tome
Increase currency generation. Better Luck means better shop offerings, and more gold means you can actually afford them. Perfect economic synergy.
The Holy Trinity Strategy
Meta Build: Luck Tome + XP Tome + Cursed Tome
This combination creates a perfect feedback loop:
- Cursed Tome spawns more enemies
- More enemies = more XP (amplified by XP Tome)
- Faster leveling = more upgrade rolls
- Luck (from Clover + Luck Tome) ensures those rolls are high quality
Add Clover to this trinity for even faster Luck scaling. Top players prioritize securing all three tomes within the first 5 minutes.
🛠️ Optimal Clover Usage
When to Pick Up Clover
Clover is most valuable in the early and mid-game stages:
✅ Always Take Clover If:
- You're playing Fox (Luck-scaling passive)
- You already have Luck Tome unlocked and leveled
- It's early in your run (first 5-10 minutes)
- You're building toward Holy Trinity strategy
- You have Credit Card (Green) for compounding Luck
⚠️ Lower Priority If:
- It's very late game and you need immediate combat power
- You're already at 150%+ Luck (diminishing returns)
- Critical survival or damage items are available
Luck Scaling Breakpoints
Understanding Luck thresholds helps you plan your build:
- 0-50% Luck: Minimal noticeable effect
- 50-100% Luck: Improved drop quality becomes apparent
- 100-150% Luck: Dramatic increase in Rare/Epic/Legendary rolls
- 150%+ Luck: Premium RNG levels—consistently excellent rewards
Don't open chests immediately. Stack Luck first (Clover + Luck Tome levels), then open all saved chests for dramatically better rewards. This strategy is especially effective with CL4NK and Fox.
📋 Practical Tips & Strategy
Early Run Priority
- Break 20 Vases in your first stage to unlock Luck Tome for future runs
- Take Clover as soon as it appears (first 5 minutes ideal)
- Secure XP Tome + Curse Tome to complete Holy Trinity
- Level Luck Tome to at least 5-8 by mid-game
- Save chests until you have 50-100% Luck stacked
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping Luck entirely: Runs feel much harder without quality upgrades
- Opening chests too early: Low Luck means wasted chest potential
- Over-investing in Luck: After 150%, focus on direct combat stats
- Ignoring XP Tome: Luck is useless if you're not leveling efficiently
Character-Specific Recommendations
Fox
ALWAYS take Clover. Fox's +1% Luck/level makes this a no-brainer for every run.
CL4NK
Clover synergizes with CL4NK's Curse affinity. Pair with Cursed Tome for explosive XP/Luck scaling.
Robinette
Robinette's gold generation pairs well with Luck-improved shop offerings. Good economy synergy.
Tank Characters
Lower priority for tanks like Megachad. Still valuable but not mandatory.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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