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💎 META-BREAKING BUILD

Kevin + Mirror Invincibility

The most broken item combination in Megabonk. Kevin triggers self-damage, Mirror grants invincibility frames on damage. High attack speed chains i-frames together creating permanent invulnerability.

⚠️ GAME-BREAKING COMBINATION

This build trivializes the entire game through i-frame chaining. You become virtually invincible with sufficient attack speed. Works with ANY character.

📋 PATCH HISTORY

This combo was so broken it forced developer vedinad to nerf Kevin in patches 1.0.7 and 1.0.12, and reset the entire leaderboard. Post-nerf it still provides elite survivability but no longer grants 100% permanent invulnerability.

SS+
Pre-Nerf Rating
S
Current Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Damage Output
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Survivability
Trivial
Difficulty

🔥 The Invincibility Duo

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Kevin
🟣 RARE ITEM
Effect: 25% chance on-hit to punch yourself, dealing self-damage (cannot kill you)
Unlock: Get 3 Leeching Crystal items in one run

Kevin deals self-damage that triggers on-hit effects. The key is that this self-damage activates Mirror's invulnerability frames. With high attack speed, you constantly trigger Kevin's 25% chance, which constantly triggers Mirror's i-frames.

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Mirror
🟣 RARE ITEM
Effect: Reflects damage to attackers, grants brief invulnerability when damaged, creates your duplicate
Unlock: Found in game

Creates a clone that mirrors your movements and inherits ALL your items. More importantly, Mirror grants brief invulnerability frames (i-frames) whenever you take damage. This is the key to the entire combo.

💥 INVULNERABILITY FRAME CHAINING

The Real Mechanism (Not Regeneration!):

1. Kevin has 25% chance to self-damage on every attack

2. Every self-damage proc triggers Mirror's invulnerability window

3. High attack speed means constant Kevin procs

4. Constant Kevin procs = overlapping invulnerability frames

5. Overlapping i-frames = permanent immunity to damage

Result: With sufficient attack speed, you can stand motionless in the Final Swarm completely surrounded by enemies while taking zero damage. Your kill count skyrockets while you literally do nothing.

🎭 Works With EVERY Character

This combo doesn't rely on character passives - it's pure item synergy. Best characters:

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Megachad
S-TIER
Flex passive + Immortality = Unstoppable tank
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Sir Oofie
S-TIER
Reinforced armor + Immortality = True invincibility
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Fox
B-TIER
Default character + Easy to use with combo
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CL4NK
S-TIER
Best character in game + Immortal = Broken
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Calcium
S-TIER
Speed Demon + No death risk = Maximum DPS
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Ninja
A-TIER
Shadowstep executes + Immortality = Effortless

⚔️ Recommended Supporting Items

Items that complement the invincibility combo

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AuraWEAPON
Passive Damage Field

Creates a damage field around you. Since you're immortal, Aura provides passive DPS while you stand in enemy hordes. Part of the "Holy Trinity" strategy when combined with Kevin + Mirror. Unlock: Survive Final Swarm for 2 minutes without damage.

🔥 CORE ITEM
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Cursed TomeTOME
Zero Risk High Reward

Spawns more enemies but grants better XP and loot. Since you can't die anyway, the downside is irrelevant. Core part of "Holy Trinity" meta strategy. Unlock: Beat a Stage Boss in under 5 minutes.

🔥 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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OatsITEM
HP Buffer

Grants +25 Max HP. More HP means a bigger buffer for Kevin's self-damage to work with. Not critical but provides safety margin for the i-frame chaining to establish.

⭐ OPTIONAL
Attack Speed ItemsANY
Critical for I-Frame Overlap

ANY items that boost attack speed are crucial. Higher attack speed = more Kevin procs = more overlapping i-frames. This is what makes the combo truly immortal.

🔥 ESSENTIAL
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XP TomeTOME
Level Faster

+7% XP gain per level (max level 40 = +280% total). Part of "Holy Trinity" strategy. Reach max power faster to dominate late game.

⭐ RECOMMENDED
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CloverITEM
Luck Boost

+6.5% Luck for better drops and more crits. Since you never die, you have infinite time to farm items. Luck accelerates your power growth.

⭐ BONUS

🎮 How To Execute This Build

Phase 1: Finding The Items (0-15 minutes)

The Hunt

Priority Goals:

  • Find Kevin - Rare drop, may take time. Need 3 Leeching Crystals first for unlock
  • Get Mirror - Rare item that spawns randomly
  • Stack Attack Speed - Critical for i-frame overlap
  • Play any character - combo is universal
  • Until you get both items, play normally and focus on survivability
💡 Kevin requires unlock: Get 3 Leeching Crystals in a single run first
💡 Mirror is more common but still rare - keep exploring
Phase 2: Activating I-Frame Chain (15-20 minutes)

The Transformation

Once You Have Kevin + Mirror:

  • Get as much attack speed as possible - this is critical
  • Test the i-frame chaining: stand near enemies and watch your health
  • With sufficient attack speed, you'll see constant i-frame flashing
  • Add Cursed Tome now - you can handle the increased spawns
  • Take XP Tome to accelerate your power growth
  • Add Aura for passive AFK damage
💡 Your clone also has Kevin + Mirror - double the i-frames
💡 Pre-nerf this was 100% invincible. Post-nerf has small gaps but still elite
Phase 3: Domination (20+ minutes)

Near-Immortality

"Gameplay":

  • With enough attack speed, you're near-invincible through i-frame overlap
  • Can stand in boss fights with minimal movement
  • Cursed Tome downside becomes irrelevant
  • Take every risky item - survival is almost guaranteed
  • Focus on maximizing damage output since defense is solved
  • Post-nerf: Still extremely strong but requires some positioning
💡 Pre-nerf players could literally AFK - post-nerf requires minimal input
💡 This combo dominated leaderboards until developer nerfs

💡 Why This Works - The Real Mechanics

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Kevin's Self-Damage

Kevin has 25% chance on-hit to deal damage to yourself. This damage cannot kill you. The key is that self-damage counts as "taking damage" which triggers Mirror's invulnerability.

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Mirror's I-Frames

Mirror grants brief invulnerability frames whenever you take damage. These i-frames make you immune to ALL damage for a short window. The clone is a bonus.

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The I-Frame Chain

High attack speed → Frequent Kevin procs → Frequent self-damage → Constant Mirror i-frame activation → Overlapping invulnerability windows → Near-permanent immunity. Pre-nerf this was perfect; post-nerf there are small gaps but it's still elite-tier survivability.

✅ Pros & Cons

Strengths

Near-Immortality: I-frame chaining makes you extremely hard to kill
Universal: Works with every character in the game
Low Skill Floor: Dramatically reduces difficulty once active
Cursed Tome Safe: Can take all high-risk items without fear
Proven Strong: So powerful it forced leaderboard reset and multiple nerfs
Clone Bonus: Mirror clone also gets the combo = double value

Weaknesses

RNG Dependent: Both Kevin and Mirror are rare items - takes luck to find
Unlock Required: Kevin needs 3 Leeching Crystals in one run first
Attack Speed Dependent: Needs high attack speed to chain i-frames properly
Post-Nerf Gaps: No longer 100% immortal - has small vulnerability windows
Removes Challenge: Makes game too easy for those seeking difficulty
Weak Before Combo: Normal difficulty until you get both items together

Master the I-Frame Chain

Experience near-invincibility with the most overpowered item combination in Megabonk. Post-nerf it's still elite-tier - just not literally AFK-able anymore.

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