The Chaos Tome is one of the most unpredictable Tomes in Megabonk. Instead of giving a clear and fixed bonus, each upgrade randomly increases a different stat. This makes it risky to invest in but also fun if you enjoy unpredictable builds. As of Patch 1.0.12, the reward bonus from this Tome has been increased by 50%, making it a more worthwhile gamble.
Overview
- Stat: Random Stat (Changes Each Level)
- Base upgrade per level: Varies (RNG-dependent)
- How to unlock: Charge all Charge Shrines on Tier 3 across all 3 stages without leaving charge zone
- Max level: 99
- Category: RNG Tome
- Patch 1.0.12: Reward bonus increased by 50%
Chaos Tome represents the ultimate gamble in Megabonk. Every level provides a random stat boost that could go into offense, defense, economy, or utility. Sometimes the rolls line up perfectly to create surprisingly strong builds. Other times, the stats might spread too thin to be effective. With the Patch 1.0.12 buff, the rewards are now 50% higher, making the risk more worth taking!
Possible Random Stats
🎲 What Can You Roll?
Every level of Chaos Tome grants a boost to one randomly-selected stat from these categories:
⚔️ Offense Stats
- Damage
- Attack Speed (Cooldown)
- Critical Hit Chance
- Projectile Speed
- Projectile Quantity
- Attack Size
- Knockback
🛡️ Defense Stats
- Max HP
- HP Regeneration
- Armor (Damage Reduction)
- Shield
- Evasion
- Lifesteal
💰 Economy Stats
- Gold Gain
- Silver Gain
- XP Gain
- Item Drop Rate (Luck)
⚡ Utility Stats
- Movement Speed
- Pickup Range
- Duration
- Area
- Dash Cooldown
With the Patch 1.0.12 buff, all these values are now 50% higher! Better odds, better rewards!
Sample RNG Outcomes
Here's how Chaos Tome can play out differently depending on RNG luck:
✅ Lucky Roll Example (10 Levels)
Damage
+3 levels
Attack Speed
+2 levels
Critical Hit
+2 levels
Armor
+2 levels
Movement Speed
+1 level
Verdict: Excellent rolls! Heavy focus on damage stats with some defensive support. This creates a powerful offensive build with survivability backup.
⚠️ Unlucky Roll Example (10 Levels)
Pickup Range
+2 levels
Silver Gain
+2 levels
Projectile Speed
+1 level
Duration
+2 levels
Damage
+1 level
Knockback
+2 levels
Verdict: Spread too thin. Stats are scattered across utility and economy with minimal offensive or defensive focus. Not terrible, but not cohesive.
Effects
- Every level of Chaos Tome increases a random stat
- The boost can go into offense, defense, economy, or utility
- Reward bonus from this Tome is now 50% higher (Patch 1.0.12)
- Sometimes the rolls line up and create a surprisingly strong build
- Other times it might spread thin across non-synergistic stats
- No control over which stats you receive
How to Unlock
Charge Shrine Challenge
🔥 HARD DIFFICULTY
Requirement:
Charge all Charge Shrines on a Tier 3 run across all 3 stages without leaving the charge zone.
Charge all Charge Shrines on a Tier 3 run across all 3 stages without leaving the charge zone.
1
Start a Tier 3 Run
Must be on Tier 3 difficulty. Lower tiers don't count toward the unlock.
2
Find Charge Shrines
Charge Shrines spawn randomly on the map. You need to stand in the circular charge zone around them.
3
Charge Without Leaving
Stay inside the shrine's charge zone until it's fully charged. If you leave the zone, the charge resets!
4
Complete All 3 Stages
You must charge all shrines across all 3 stages in a single run. Dying or quitting resets progress.
💡 Tips for Success
- Prioritize survivability - you'll be standing still while charging
- Use defensive characters or builds with high HP/Armor
- Area-of-effect weapons help you defend while stationary
- Clear enemies around the shrine before starting to charge
- Shield Tome and Regen Tome are excellent for this challenge
- Don't rush - take your time and play safely
- Some builds can tank through the charge period - test your survivability first
Risk vs Reward Analysis
⚠️ The Risks
- Unpredictable outcomes - no control over stat distribution
- Can spread stats too thin across unrelated bonuses
- Might roll stats you don't need for your build
- No guarantee of getting core stats like Damage or HP
- Difficult unlock condition (Charge Shrine challenge)
- Investment could be wasted on utility when you need power
✅ The Rewards
- 50% higher bonus (Patch 1.0.12) - significantly better value!
- Potential for god-tier RNG creating overpowered builds
- Free stats across multiple categories
- Fun and unpredictable gameplay experience
- Can fill gaps in your build you didn't know you needed
- When it works, it REALLY works - clutch stats at the right time
- High-risk, high-reward excitement factor
Synergies
More chances for favorable rolls from Chaos Tome. Better RNG outcomes overall.
Extra difficulty plus random buffs can turn a run into a high-risk, high-reward experience.
More level-ups give more chances to roll Chaos upgrades. More rolls = better odds of good stats.
🎯 Strong Core Build
Works well if you already have a stable build and can afford to gamble on extra stats. Use Chaos as icing on the cake, not the foundation.
Strategy Guide
- Don't rely on Chaos Tome alone - use it as a side investment after your core stats are covered
- Best used in runs where you already feel strong and can afford some randomness
- Since its reward bonus is 50% higher, it might now be worth prioritizing slightly earlier
- Be ready for inconsistent results—sometimes you'll get great offense, other times mostly utility
- Works best as a "bonus" Tome after establishing a solid foundation
- Great for players who enjoy RNG and experimentation
When to Use Chaos Tome
- ✅ Use it when: Your core build is already established and functional
- ✅ Use it when: You're feeling lucky and want to spice up a run
- ✅ Use it when: You have lots of XP gain for frequent level-ups
- ✅ Use it when: You enjoy unpredictable, experimental gameplay
- ❌ Avoid when: You need specific stats to survive or complete a challenge
- ❌ Avoid when: Playing on highest difficulty where consistency matters
- ❌ Avoid when: Your build is already struggling and needs targeted improvements
Important Considerations
- Considered one of the most "fun" Tomes, but not always reliable
- Unlock condition is one of the tougher shrine challenges
- Patch V1.0.12 greatly increased the reward bonus by 50%, making the Chaos Tome a much more appealing high-risk, high-reward investment
- RNG can be cruel - don't get frustrated if rolls are bad
- Can create surprisingly broken builds with good luck
- Not recommended for boss rush or speedrun attempts where consistency is key
