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Medkit

✓ Default Item (Unlocked)
Effect: +45 HP Regen (≈0.75 HP/second).

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Availability
Unlocked by default
HP Regen
+45 / minute
Per-second
≈0.75 / sec
Role
Passive sustain

🧪 How HP Regen Works in Megabonk

In Megabonk, the HP Regen stat is measured per minute. That means 60 HP Regen = 1 HP/second. Medkit grants +45 HP Regen, which translates to roughly 0.75 HP/second. This healing is constant and does not require you to hit enemies.

🧮Quick Math

Convert any regen to per-second by dividing by 60. Examples: 120 → 2 HP/s; 300 → 5 HP/s; 45 → 0.75 HP/s.

When Medkit Shines

Medkit vs. On-Kill Healing

Borgar heals by spawning burgers on enemy kills (chance-based), which is explosive during clears but unreliable on single-target boss phases. Medkit’s steady trickle keeps working even with no enemies around.

✓ Advantages

  • Always on; doesn’t require hits or kills
  • Helps stabilize after mistakes during boss patterns
  • Pairs well with max-HP stacking and defensive tomes

✗ Considerations

  • Lower burst than lifesteal builds
  • Requires time standing/live to realize value
  • Can feel weak without additional sustain or mitigation

🔗 Synergies & Practical Tips

Core Pairings

Max HP Stackers

  • Oats: flat Max HP to increase effective time-to-die
  • Regen Tome: scales overall regen baseline
  • Campfire: stationary healing between waves

Playstyle Notes

  • Weave brief retreats to let regen tick
  • Use CC/aoe weapons to create breathing room
  • Mix in lifesteal later for burst recoveries

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Medkit work from the start?
Yes — Medkit is available by default on new save files.
How much healing do I get per second?
Medkit grants +45 HP per minute, which equals about 0.75 HP per second.
Is lifesteal strictly better than regen?
Lifesteal offers burst recovery during constant attacking; regen is reliable during downtime. Many players run both for consistency.