⚔️ Weapon Type
Defensive Shield
Blocks attacks and releases a shockwave on contact
🛡️ AEGIS
Shield, Block & Counter – Master the Perfect Guard
High Tier (varies by version/patch)
👤 Signature Character
Athena
Commonly associated/started with by Athena
🔓 Unlock Requirement
Sir Oofie – Block 500 damage (cumulative)
Counts across multiple runs; any Armor that reduces damage contributes
🎯 Meta Strength
High (A–S depending on build)
Tier varies across community lists and patches
🔓 How to Unlock Aegis
Goal: While playing as Sir Oofie, cumulatively block 500 total damage with Armor. This progress persists across deaths and separate runs. After meeting the condition, return to the main menu and unlock/enable Aegis from the Unlocks/Shop screen.
1
Pick Sir Oofie
Oofie’s kit naturally scales with Armor as he levels, making him ideal for accumulating blocked damage.
2
Stack Reliable Armor
Prioritize Armor sources (items/tomes). Even small increments add up quickly over multiple waves and runs.
3
Take Controlled Hits
Let enemies chip you when it’s safe so the Armor actually blocks damage. Keep an eye on HP and healing.
4
No Visible Counter
The game doesn’t show a running total. Expect 1–3 focused runs depending on your Armor and comfort.
5
Claim in Unlocks/Shop
Once the condition is met, return to the main menu’s Unlocks/Shop to unlock/enable Aegis (wording may vary by version).
💡 Practical Map Tip
Choose maps where incoming damage is consistent and predictable, so you can farm safe blocks without sudden spikes.
🏗️ Aegis Build Strategies
🏰 Immovable Bulwark
Idea: Stack multiple Aegis shields for wide coverage and stable survivability. Let enemies break on your guard while shockwaves soften packs.
🎯 Core Items
- Quantity Tome (spawn more Aegis shields)
- Armor & Max HP items; sustain/healing
- Overheal/mitigation picks (e.g., defensive plates)
- Area/size increases to affect shockwave reach
✅ Pros
- Very stable and forgiving
- Great for challenge objectives
- Low APM, beginner-friendly
❌ Cons
- Clear speed can lag behind glass-cannon builds
- Relies on Quantity Tome for best results
⚡ Counter Striker
Idea: Scale the retaliation. Push shockwave impact via damage multipliers and AoE to turn defense into a consistent DPS engine.
🎯 Core Items
- Damage multipliers & crit chance
- Area/size tomes for larger shockwaves
- Thorns/reflect synergies for extra return damage
- Attack speed if paired with secondary weapons
✅ Pros
- Defensive uptime with meaningful damage
- Good crowd control via overlapping waves
❌ Cons
- More item-dependent to peak
- Less raw tank than pure defense builds
🏃♂️ Mobile Guardian
Idea: Use mobility to control engagement angles, kite elites, and reposition your shield arcs to where pressure is highest.
🎯 Core Items
- Turbo Socks (movement speed)
- Turbo Skates (convert movement speed into attack speed)
- Golden Sneakers (optional utility while moving)
- Balanced offense/defense + a ranged secondary
- Stamina/regen to sustain repositioning
✅ Pros
- Excellent map control and safety
- Flexible against varied enemy patterns
❌ Cons
- Requires more micro and awareness
- Less focused than specialized builds
🎯 Advanced Aegis Techniques
🔄 Multi-Shield Management
Increasing projectile count adds more Aegis shields, improving coverage and consistency:
- 2–3 shields: Front/side protection with good mobility
- 4–5 shields: Near-complete arcs, few blind spots
- 6+ shields: Extremely high uptime on blocks and waves
🎮 Defensive Positioning
Face enemies to maximize blocks, use terrain to funnel mobs, herd packs before triggering waves, and circle bosses while keeping your shield arcs aligned.
🏆 Mastery Tip
Blend survivability with wave size/damage. When your shockwaves thin packs as fast as they form, Aegis hits its stride without overcommitting to pure defense.
🔧 Unlock Tips & FAQ
Q: Do I need to block all 500 damage in a single run?
A: No. Progress is cumulative across runs and does not reset on death.
A: No. Progress is cumulative across runs and does not reset on death.
Q: Is there an in-game counter that shows my blocked damage?
A: There is no visible counter. Once the requirement is met, return to the main menu and unlock/enable Aegis in the Unlocks/Shop screen.
A: There is no visible counter. Once the requirement is met, return to the main menu and unlock/enable Aegis in the Unlocks/Shop screen.
Q: Do only Sir Oofie’s passives count toward the 500?
A: Any source of Armor that reduces incoming damage contributes—Sir Oofie’s passive and armor-granting items/tomes all count.
A: Any source of Armor that reduces incoming damage contributes—Sir Oofie’s passive and armor-granting items/tomes all count.
Q: Do I have to pay “1 Silver” to get Aegis?
A: Don’t hard-code a price. After meeting the condition, you unlock/enable Aegis via Unlocks/Shop; wording and presentation can vary by version.
A: Don’t hard-code a price. After meeting the condition, you unlock/enable Aegis via Unlocks/Shop; wording and presentation can vary by version.
