Take it
- Your build deletes Elites quickly.
- You want more Elite-driven rewards or score opportunities.
- You are preparing for a long, high-density run.
Graveyard exploration item
Old Mask Item Guide
Common ItemQuick answer: Old Mask is a Common item found on Graveyard. Each copy adds +15% Elite Spawn Increase. It is a farming and scaling choice: more elites can mean more rewards, but also more pressure.
RarityCommon
Effect+15% Elite Spawns
UnlockFind on Graveyard
Best forStrong clear builds
How to Find Old Mask on Graveyard
- Start a Graveyard run. Old Mask is a map discovery, not a kill-count challenge.
- Scan the outer castle structures. Check the tops of tall tower-like ruins as you circle the map.
- Use height and movement. Extra jumps and Movement Speed make the tower sweep faster and reduce the risk of getting boxed in.
- Touch the item to register the discovery. Check the Unlocks menu after the run if it does not immediately appear in your available pool.
Do not treat one tower as a guaranteed fixed spawn. Use the tower skyline as a search pattern and keep scanning the Graveyard perimeter.
Old Mask Effect and Stacking
| Copies | Old Mask increase | Practical result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +15% | A modest rise in Elite encounters. |
| 2 | +30% | Noticeably more Elite pressure in dense waves. |
| 3 | +45% | Best reserved for builds already clearing Elites safely. |
The bonus stacks additively between Old Mask copies. It belongs to its own Elite Spawn Increase bracket, so other Elite-spawn sources can multiply the final pressure rather than simply replacing the Mask bonus.
What it does not do: Old Mask does not directly add Damage, HP, Crit, Luck, or XP. Its value comes from changing what spawns.
Should You Take Old Mask?
Skip or delay it
- Elites already survive too long.
- You are completing Fragile or another low-safety objective.
- Your build still needs core Damage, sustain, or crowd control.
Common Old Mask Mistakes
Calling it a free reward item
More Elites are only valuable when the build can convert the extra spawns into safe kills.
Stacking before the build is ready
A second or third Mask can amplify a weak mid-run position. Stabilize damage and defense first.
Confusing Elite Spawn with Difficulty
Old Mask changes Elite frequency. It does not display the same global Difficulty stat used by Skuleg or Cursed effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Old Mask do in Megabonk?
Each Old Mask adds +15% Elite Spawn Increase, causing more Elite enemies to appear.
How do you unlock Old Mask?
Find and collect Old Mask on the Graveyard map. Search the tall outer castle structures during your route.
Does Old Mask increase Difficulty?
It increases Elite spawn frequency, but it is not a direct increase to the global Difficulty stat.
Is Old Mask good?
It is strong when your build already clears Elites safely. It is risky when damage, defense, or crowd control are behind.