Wireless Dagger
Smart, auto-targeting dagger (base damage 9). Unlocks by getting Lightning Staff to Level 15 in a run; it is Tony McZoom's starter weapon.
🎯 Weapon Overview
The Wireless Dagger fires smart daggers that automatically seek nearby enemies (in-game flavor: “Wireless tech goes crazy these days”). It trades raw per-hit power for reliable targeting and frequent hits, scaling well with projectile count, bounces, and general damage multipliers.
🔓 How to Unlock
- During any run, pick Lightning Staff and level it to 15.
- Wireless Dagger becomes available in the Unlocks menu.
- Unlocking grants a +2 Silver reward.
⚙️ Mechanics & Upgrade Pool
Auto-Targeting
Daggers automatically seek and track targets—no manual aiming. This lets you focus on movement, dodging, and map control while still dealing consistent damage.
Base Numbers (at Level 1)
- Damage: 9
- Projectile Count: 1
- Projectile Bounces: 1
- Duration: 1.5 s
- Projectile Speed: 0.8
Upgrades the Dagger Can Roll
| Upgrade | Effect | Typical Roll | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projectile Count | More daggers per attack | +1 | Massively boosts hit frequency and on-hit procs |
| Projectile Bounces | Daggers chain between enemies | +1 | Improves crowd coverage; synergizes with Quantity |
| Damage | Higher base per hit | +2 | Multiplies well with global damage % |
| Duration (rare) | Stays active longer | +0.25 s | Helps reach next bounce before timing out |
| Projectile Speed | Faster travel | +0.1 | Improves target acquisition & chaining |
👥 Character Synergies
Starter Weapon: Wireless Dagger
Passive: Zap — Charge an electric attack by moving; +2% Pickup Range per level.
Great mobility + auto-targeting lets you kite while stacking XP efficiently.
Passive: +1% Attack Speed per level.
High APS amplifies hit frequency for Quantity/Bounce builds and on-hit effects.
Passive: +1% Critical Chance per level.
Pairs well with multi-hit weapons (Revolver, Wireless Dagger) and Precision/Crit Damage tomes.
Passive: +0.5% Evasion per level; executes on successful dodge.
Evade-into-execute playstyle benefits from frequent hits and good positioning.
🏆 Tier Placements Across Major Sites
| Source | Tier | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destructoid | A | Sep 27, 2025 | Grouped with high-performing weapons for fast clears. |
| Amiibo Doctor | A | Oct 7, 2025 | Emphasizes smart targeting, bounces, and duration interactions. |
| Pro Game Guides | B | Oct 6, 2025 | Solid when invested; recommended as part of Tony builds. |
| Twinfinite | C | Sep 27, 2025 | Listed among “Bad (C)” weapons in their launch-week list. |
🎮 Practical Builds
1) “Zooming Tony” (Easy-to-run, all-rounder)
- Character: Tony McZoom
- Weapons: Wireless Dagger • Tornado/Slutty Rocket • Lightning Staff/Firestaff • Aegis
- Tomes: Quantity • Cooldown • Damage • Luck
- Items (examples): Turbo Socks • Turbo Skates • Wrench • Time Bracelet • Beefy Ring • Moldy Cheese • Gym Sauce • Oats • Medkit • Big Bonk • Boss Buster • Spicy Meatball • Anvil
2) Tony Crit (Projectile multiplication → more crits)
- Weapons: Wireless Dagger • Revolver • Dice • Aegis
- Tomes: Precision • Quantity • Damage • XP
- Items: Turbo Skates • Forbidden Juice • Clover • Gym Sauce • Giant Fork • Demonic Soul • Wrench • Time Bracelet • Backpack
- Note: Secure Precision + Quantity early; pivot to Build #1 if you whiff key pieces.
3) Bandit On-Hit Chain
- Character: Bandit (+1% Attack Speed per level)
- Weapons: Wireless Dagger • Revolver • Bow/Bananarang • (flex)
- Tomes: Cooldown • XP • Luck • (flex)
- Items: Overpowered Lamp • Joe’s Dagger • Lightning Orb • Power Gloves • (flex)
📜 Version Notes That Affect Dagger
- v1.0.12 (Oct 8, 2025): Added max duration to weapons and fixed duration-related behavior so projectiles don’t clog caps; broadly a buff to many weapons. Patch also adjusted meta elements (e.g., XP Tome nerf; Joe’s Dagger changes) and hardened leaderboards.
- v1.0.17 (Oct 19, 2025): Map & UI/QoL update (e.g., fog-of-war map, projectile opacity slider). No direct Wireless Dagger nerf/buff noted.
💬 Community Notes
✅ Strengths
- Auto-targeting removes aim tax; great while kiting.
- Scales cleanly with Quantity/Bounces and global damage.
- Excellent for proccing on-hit effects (poison, freeze, executes).
❌ Weaknesses
- Lower per-hit damage ceiling than top single-target options.
- Relies on upgrades to shine (esp. Quantity/Bounces).
- Tier placements suggest it’s not a universal meta carry.
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🎯 Bottom Line
Wireless Dagger is a reliable, auto-targeting DPS tool with base 9 damage and strong synergy with Quantity, Bounces, and on-hit effects. It’s Tony’s signature start and a great pick for progression and comfy clears; just don’t expect it to outpace the very top meta without the right support.
Related
- Lightning Staff (unlock requirement)
- Build Guides Hub
- Meta Strategy