How do you unlock Pot (Stainless Steel) in Megabonk?

Open every chest and pot in the first Crypt on Graveyard. The displayed timer may reach zero; a short grace window remains before Spooky Steve arrives.

What does Pot (Stainless Steel) do?

Pot (Stainless Steel) increases WEAPON level caps only. The first pot gives +10 levels, but subsequent pots have diminishing returns (-1 per stack, minimum +2). For Tome level caps, use Wizard's Hat instead.

Do I need Bandit to unlock Pot (Stainless Steel)?

The Bandit character requirement has been removed in recent updates. Any character with good movement can complete the challenge.

Pot (Stainless Steel) Megabonk Guide

🏺 LEGENDARY ITEM

Pot (Stainless Steel) is a Legendary item that raises weapon level caps. The first copy adds +10 weapon levels; unlock it by opening every chest and pot in Graveyard's first Crypt.

Effect: Increases WEAPON level cap only. First pot: +10 levels. Stacking has diminishing returns (-1 per additional pot, minimum +2).

📝 v1.0.49 Update

Changed in Christmas Patch: No longer affects Tomes. Use Wizard's Hat for Tome level caps instead.

⚠️ Challenging Unlock

Open every chest and pot in the first Crypt on Graveyard. The displayed timer may reach zero, but only a short grace window remains before Spooky Steve arrives.

Rarity

⭐ Legendary

First Pot

+10 Weapon Lvls

Stacking

-1 per stack

Minimum

+2 Levels

Difficulty

Hard

Practical Tier

S · Long Runs

🔓 How to Unlock Pot (Stainless Steel)

Unlocking Pot (Stainless Steel) requires opening every chest and pot in the first Crypt on Graveyard. Any character can complete it. The displayed timer may reach zero, but Spooky Steve gives you only a brief grace window to finish the route.

🏺 Step-by-Step Guide

Start Graveyard: The achievement is tied to the first Crypt where the run begins; the later four-key Crypt is not the target.
Plan the route: Scan side rooms immediately and leave the most direct exit path for last.
Open everything: Break every pot and open every chest in that first Crypt.
Use movement boosts: Monke, Birdo, Turbo Socks, and Agility Tome can make the collection route more forgiving.
Use the grace window: Zero on the displayed timer is not an instant failure. Keep collecting until Spooky Steve appears; the achievement registers when the final required object is opened.

✅ Bandit Requirement Removed

Previous versions required the Bandit character for this unlock. This requirement has been removed in recent updates—any character can now complete the challenge.

💡 Pro Tips for Unlocking

🐰 Master Bunny Hopping

B-hopping significantly increases your movement speed. Practice this technique before attempting the challenge.

🗺️ Learn the Layouts

Crypt rooms have consistent layouts. Memorize common patterns to navigate faster.

🎮 Character Choice

Monke (wall climbing) or Birdo (double jump) can navigate awkward layouts more easily.

📦 E-Key Trick

Some pots and chests can be collected by jumping and pressing E without fully reaching them—saves valuable time.

🔧 Disable Other Items

Before starting, disable all tomes/items except movement boosters to increase their spawn rate.

🗺️ Use the Minimap

The minimap shows chest locations. Use it to ensure you don't miss any.

⚙️ Item Effect Breakdown

Weapon Level Cap (Diminishing Returns)

Pot (Stainless Steel) only affects weapons (not Tomes). The stacking mechanic works as follows:

1st Pot: +10 weapon level cap
2nd Pot: +9 weapon level cap
3rd Pot: +8 weapon level cap
... (continues decreasing by 1)
9th+ Pot: +2 weapon level cap (minimum)

Need Tome Level Caps?

Use Wizard's Hat instead! This new item (added in v1.0.49) provides +5 Tome level cap, functioning like the old Pot effect for Tomes.

When is This Item Best?

Extended runs: The longer you play, the more value from extra weapon levels.
Weapon-focused builds: Pairs excellently with items that scale per weapon level.
Combine with Wizard's Hat: Get both weapon and tome level caps for maximum scaling.

Tier and Build Fit

Run or build	Priority	Why
Extended weapon-scaling run	S Tier	The first copy adds ten more levels to every weapon cap, giving XP-heavy runs more room to scale.
Single carry weapon	S Tier	Extra cap levels concentrate more upgrades into the weapon already carrying the build.
Balanced weapon + Tome scaling	A Tier	Pair it with Wizard's Hat; Pot no longer raises Tome caps.
Short run or low XP pace	B Tier	The extra cap has little immediate value if the run will end before weapons reach their old maximum.

Version History

Version	Change	Current impact
v1.0.49 December 25, 2025	Reworked to affect weapons only. Added diminishing returns: +10 first, then one less per stack, minimum +2.	This remains the current calculation. Wizard's Hat now handles Tome level caps.
Current review July 24, 2026	No later official patch in the site's current v1.0.69 record replaces the v1.0.49 Pot values.	Use the weapons-only values shown above.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you unlock Pot (Stainless Steel)?

Open every chest and pot in the first Crypt on Graveyard. Any character works, and the displayed timer can reach zero before the short Spooky Steve grace window ends.

Do I need Bandit to unlock this item?

No, the Bandit requirement was removed in a recent update. Any character with good movement can complete the challenge.

Do I need to escape the Crypt?

No. The achievement registers when every required chest and pot in the first Crypt has been opened. Reaching the exit is not part of the requirement.

Is Pot (Stainless Steel) worth the effort?

Yes, but with caveats. The first pot gives +10 weapon levels which is very powerful. However, stacking has diminishing returns. Consider combining with Wizard's Hat for tome levels too.

Does Pot (Stainless Steel) still affect Tomes?

No! Since v1.0.49 (Christmas Patch), it only affects weapons. Use Wizard's Hat for Tome level caps.

📖 Related Pages

Wizard's Hat - Tome version of this item (+5 Tome levels)
Snek Item Guide - Another Crypt secret item
Scythe Weapon Guide - Unlocked by defeating Big Bob
Patch Notes - Current and historical game updates