Chunkers – Megabonk Weapon Guide: Stats & Builds

🎯 Weapon Overview

Chunkers summons chunky rocks that orbit your character, dealing damage on contact and knocking enemies back. It is unlocked by default, making it one of the starter weapons available from the beginning of the game.

⚙️ Verified Mechanics & Stats

The following initial values and per-level upgrades are taken from community-tested upgrade tables:

Stat	Initial	Per Upgrade
Damage	12	+3
Knockback	2.5	+0.6
Projectile Count	2	+1
Projectile Speed	1.5	+0.4
Size	100%	+20%

Tip: Increasing Size improves contact coverage; extra Count increases orbital density, but knockback still reduces hit uptime at close range.

📌 Notes on Playstyle

✓ Strengths

Default-unlocked: immediately usable in new saves.
High base damage (12): strong hits on contact.
360° passive coverage: orbits while you focus on movement.
Size scaling: large orbits improve tag-rate on crowds.

✗ Weaknesses

Knockback paradox: pushes enemies out of your damage range.
Close-range reliance: risky positioning in late waves.
Five upgrade stats: rolls are diluted vs. focused weapons.

📊 Recommended Upgrade Focus

Priority	Stat	Why
High	Size	Increases contact window and coverage around you.
High	Projectile Count	More rocks = higher chance to tag enemies despite knockback.
Medium	Damage	Always useful, but uptime is still knockback-limited.
Low	Projectile Speed	Faster orbits can reduce time-on-target; situational.
Situational	Knockback	May create space defensively, but hurts DPS consistency.

🛡️ Where It Fits (Build Ideas)

Tanky Orbital Add-On

Use: 3rd/4th slot to add passive coverage on durable characters.

Pairs well with: Aegis (shockwave blocks) or melee primaries (Sword variants) to finish pushed targets.

Focus: Size → Count → Damage.

Crowd Control Tilt

Use: If you value breathing room over pure DPS.

Avoid: Over-investing in Knockback; pick defensive tomes/items instead.

Not a Primary DPS

Reality check: Treat Chunkers as utility; most runs benefit more from meta DPS options as primaries.

⚖️ Comparison (Stats-Accurate)

Weapon	Base DMG	Upgrade Stats	Notes
Aura	6	Damage · Size	Constant AoE field; focused upgrades make scaling consistent.
Axe	6	Damage · Duration · Count · Size	Duration scaling enables long-lasting axes at high levels.
Bone	11	Damage · Knockback · Bounces · Count · Speed	Bounces extend reach; less anti-synergy with knockback.
Chunkers	12	Damage · Knockback · Count · Speed · Size	High base DMG but knockback shortens hit uptime; rolls diluted.

🎮 Version Notes

Current Patch History

Spooky Update: Chunkers gained one starting projectile, so the current initial Projectile Count is 2.
v1.0.64: Player Projectile Speed now affects Chunkers correctly; it is no longer limited to the weapon-specific Projectile Speed upgrade.
Build impact: Count 2 improves baseline coverage, while Player Projectile Speed is now a real global scaling input. Size and Count remain the more reliable first upgrades.

🔧 Toggler & Avoiding Unwanted Rolls

Toggler (shop upgrade) lets you disable many unlocked weapons/items for your next run via the Unlocks menu. Note that default starters may remain available; in-run tools like Banish can still help prune choices.

💡 Quick Tips

Prioritize Size (then Count) to offset knockback’s lost uptime.
Use defensively on tankier characters or alongside blocking tools (e.g., Aegis).
Don’t over-invest expecting meta DPS—treat as utility unless experimenting.

❓ FAQ

Is Chunkers good?

It’s generally rated lower-tier by recent tier lists. High base damage is nice, but knockback and diluted upgrades hurt consistency.

How do I unlock it?

It’s unlocked by default. You’ll have it from the start of a new save.

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