Time Bracelet
⭐ COMMON ITEMTime Bracelet is one of the most universally useful items in Megabonk. Available from the start, stackable, and beneficial for every single build in the game.
⚡ How Time Bracelet Works
Time Bracelet is one of the simplest yet most powerful items in Megabonk. It provides a flat percentage increase to all XP gained, allowing you to level up faster throughout your entire run. Since leveling is the primary way to access weapon upgrades, tome improvements, and build-defining choices, faster XP gain directly translates to stronger builds and better survival odds.
Core Mechanics
- XP Multiplier: Each Time Bracelet adds +8% to your total XP gain
- Stacking: Multiple Time Bracelets stack additively (2 bracelets = +16%, 3 = +24%, etc.)
- Universal Application: Affects all XP sources including enemy kills, XP shards, and bonus XP events
- Early Game Value: The earlier you acquire Time Bracelet, the more total levels you'll gain over the course of a run
- Synergy Foundation: Works with XP Tome, Echo Shard, and Wrench for exponential XP scaling
In Megabonk, your power level is directly tied to how many times you level up. More levels mean more weapon upgrades, more tome scaling, and more opportunities to find game-changing builds. Time Bracelet accelerates this entire process, giving you a consistent advantage throughout the run.
Strategic Value
Time Bracelet is particularly valuable because it provides compounding returns. Faster leveling means you reach power spikes sooner, which means you clear enemies faster, which generates more XP, creating a positive feedback loop. This makes Time Bracelet one of the few items that becomes more valuable the earlier you get it.
✓ Advantages
- Available from the start - no unlock required
- Universal benefit for all characters and builds
- Stacks infinitely for massive XP gains
- Common rarity means frequent appearances
- No downsides or trade-offs
- Synergizes with the meta Holy Trinity strategy
✗ Limitations
- Doesn't directly increase damage or survivability
- Value diminishes slightly in very late game when level-ups slow down
- Requires other items to convert XP advantage into combat power
- Opportunity cost of chest slots (though usually worth it)
🔗 Best Synergies & Build Integration
Core XP Acceleration Combo
The most powerful use of Time Bracelet is combining it with other XP-scaling items to create what the community calls the "Holy Trinity" strategy of XP + Luck + Curse tomes, supplemented by XP-boosting items.
XP Tome
The ultimate synergy. XP Tome multiplies your XP gain by a percentage, and Time Bracelet adds to that multiplier. Together they create exponential leveling speed.
Strategy: Always grab XP Tome early if running Time Bracelets. The combination can give you 40+ extra levels over a run.
Echo Shard
12% chance to spawn extra XP shards on enemy kills. More shards mean more benefit from Time Bracelet's multiplier.
Unlock: Reach XP Tome Level 8
Wrench
Charges shrines 4% faster and grants +7.5% shrine rewards. Combined with XP gain from Charge Shrines, this accelerates leveling further.
Clover
+7.5% Luck increases the quality of upgrades you get from leveling. Pairs perfectly with Time Bracelet's increased level frequency.
Luck Tome
Part of the Holy Trinity. Higher Luck means better upgrade quality from all the extra levels Time Bracelet provides.
Cursed Tome
Increases difficulty but spawns more enemies, which means more XP generation. Time Bracelet multiplies the extra XP from larger hordes.
Character-Specific Synergies
Best Characters for Time Bracelet Builds:
- Spaceman: Gains +1.5% XP multiplier per level naturally, creating insane synergy with Time Bracelet
- Fox: +1% Luck per level pairs with Time Bracelet for both XP and better upgrade RNG
- Megachad: Strong early game allows him to leverage fast leveling into dominant mid-late game
- Tony McZoom: Excellent for speed-running challenges that require fast tome leveling
🛠️ Time Bracelet Build Strategies
1. Holy Trinity Snowball Build
Core Strategy: XP Tome + Luck Tome + Cursed Tome + Multiple Time Bracelets
Objective: Level as fast as possible in the first 5 minutes, then use your level advantage to dominate the rest of the run.
Item Priority: Time Bracelet → Echo Shard → Clover → Wrench
Result: You'll often have 40-50 more levels than normal runs, giving you drastically more powerful weapons and tomes.
Best For: Leaderboard pushing, high-tier challenges, experienced players
2. Beginner Progression Build
Core Strategy: Time Bracelet + Basic damage/survival items
Objective: Use faster leveling to access power spikes sooner and survive longer while learning the game.
Item Priority: Time Bracelet → Gym Sauce → Oats → Medkit → Turbo Socks
Why It Works: Simple, reliable, no complex synergies needed. Just level faster and get stronger naturally.
Best For: New players, first-time Tier 1-2 clears, learning runs
3. Speed Challenge Strategy
Core Strategy: Maximum XP stacking for challenges requiring specific tome levels
Objective: Level a specific tome to 20 as fast as possible (like Cursed Tome for Corrupted Sword unlock)
Required Items: Time Bracelet (stack 2-3) + XP Tome + Toggler enabled
Map Choice: Forest Tier 1 with Turbo Challenge for cheap chests
Success Rate: Can complete "Level 20 in under 10 minutes" challenges reliably with this setup
Always prioritize Time Bracelet in your first 2-3 chests if you're going for an XP-focused strategy. The compounding effect means grabbing it at level 5 vs level 15 can result in a difference of 10+ total levels by the end of the run.
📊 When to Prioritize Time Bracelet
Always Take If:
- You're running an XP Tome or Luck Tome build
- You're attempting tome-leveling challenges
- You're in the first 5 minutes of a run and have chest slots available
- You're playing a character that benefits from fast scaling (Spaceman, Fox, Calcium)
- You're attempting Tier 3 or higher difficulties where power scaling is critical
Consider Skipping If:
- You're very late game (15+ minutes) and already have most upgrades maxed
- You have a complete build and need specific combat items to survive
- You're running a specialized build that doesn't benefit from extra levels
- Your chest inventory is completely full of critical synergy items
As of Patch 1.0.17, Time Bracelet remains a top-tier common item for all skill levels. It's consistently recommended in beginner guides and used by top leaderboard players. The Holy Trinity strategy (XP + Luck + Curse) that relies heavily on Time Bracelet is still the dominant meta for high-score runs.
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