What does Wizard's Hat do in Megabonk?

Wizard's Hat raises all Tome level caps by +10 on the first copy. Additional copies provide one fewer level each until the bonus reaches a +2 minimum.

Should I use Wizard's Hat with Pot (Stainless Steel)?

Yes! Since v1.0.49, Pot only affects weapons while Wizard's Hat only affects tomes. Use both together for maximum level cap scaling.

Wizard's Hat Reviewed for v1.0.69

Q: When was Wizard's Hat added?

Wizard's Hat was added in v1.0.49 (Christmas Patch, December 25, 2025) when Pot (Stainless Steel) was changed to only affect weapons.

⭐ LEGENDARY ITEM

Effect: The first copy raises all Tome level caps by +10. Later copies have diminishing returns, decreasing by one level per copy to a +2 minimum.

🎄 Added in Christmas Patch

Wizard's Hat was added in v1.0.49 (December 25, 2025) when Pot (Stainless Steel) was changed to only affect weapons.

Rarity

⭐ Legendary

Tome Cap

+10 First Copy

Affects

📚 Tomes Only

Added

v1.0.49

⚙️ How Wizard's Hat Works

Wizard's Hat is the Tome equivalent of Pot (Stainless Steel). While Pot now only affects weapon level caps, Wizard's Hat specifically targets Tome (passive book) level caps.

Effect Details

+10 Tome Level Cap from the first Wizard's Hat
Each additional copy grants one fewer level until reaching a +2 minimum
The ninth and later copies continue to grant +2 Tome levels each
Does NOT affect weapon level caps

Comparison: Wizard's Hat vs Pot (Stainless Steel)

Item	Affects	Level Cap Bonus	Stacking
🧙 Wizard's Hat	Tomes Only	+10 first, then -1	Diminishing to +2 minimum
🏺 Pot (Stainless Steel)	Weapons Only	+10 first, then -1	Diminishing returns

💡 Pro Tip

Use both items together for maximum scaling! Pot handles weapon levels while Wizard's Hat handles tome levels.

🔗 Best Synergies

🏺 Pot (Stainless Steel)

The obvious pairing. Get weapon AND tome level caps for maximum power in extended runs.

📈 XP Tome

Higher XP Tome levels = faster leveling = more upgrades. Compounds value significantly.

🍀 Luck Tome

Extra Luck Tome levels mean better upgrade rarities throughout your run.

⚔️ Damage/Crit Tomes

Any damage-scaling tome benefits from extra levels. More levels = more power.

🧊 Spaceman

Spaceman's +5% XP Gain base stat + higher XP Tome levels = rapid power spikes.

📖 Tome-Heavy Builds

Any build that relies on multiple tomes benefits massively from higher caps.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wizard's Hat do?

The first Wizard's Hat raises every Tome level cap by +10. Later copies grant one fewer level per copy until the bonus reaches a +2 minimum.

When was Wizard's Hat added?

It was added in v1.0.49 (Christmas Patch, December 25, 2025) as a companion item to the reworked Pot (Stainless Steel).

Does Wizard's Hat affect weapons?

No. Wizard's Hat only affects Tomes. Use Pot (Stainless Steel) for weapon level caps.

Does Wizard's Hat have diminishing returns?

Yes. The first copy grants +10 Tome levels, then each copy grants one fewer until the bonus reaches +2; later copies remain at +2.

How do I unlock Wizard's Hat?

Wizard's Hat is a Legendary item available in the normal item pool; it has no separate challenge unlock requirement.

📖 Related Pages

Pot (Stainless Steel) - Weapon version (+10 weapon levels, diminishing)
Spaceman Guide - Great synergy with XP bonuses
v1.0.64 Patch Notes - Latest game updates