Bandit
Bandit's RNG Blessing passive grants +1% attack speed per level, creating the fastest attack speed scaling in the game. This makes him the absolute best character for Kevin+Mirror combo and on-hit effect builds.
⚠️ Tier Ranking Controversy
Community Debate: Bandit's tier ranking is highly controversial. Some tier lists rank him S-tier when optimized with perfect items (especially Kevin+Mirror combo and Joe's Dagger), while others rank him C-tier due to slow early game and heavy item dependency.
The Verdict: Bandit is extremely build-dependent. With perfect items (Kevin, Mirror, Battery, Joe's Dagger, Overpowered Lamp), he dominates. Without these items, he struggles. Official wiki lists him as S-tier, but practical performance varies wildly based on RNG.
⚡ RNG Blessing Passive: Attack Speed Perfection
Gain +1% attack speed per level.
This creates unlimited attack speed scaling throughout the run. By level 40, Bandit has +40% attack speed from passive alone. Combined with Battery, Cooldown Tome, and Time Bracelet, Bandit reaches attack speeds that enable:
- ✓ Constant Kevin+Mirror invulnerability frames (best character for this combo)
- ✓ Rapid execute procs with Joe's Dagger and Dexecutioner
- ✓ Maximum on-hit effect triggers (Lightning Orb, Power Gloves, Bloodmark)
- ✓ Fastest lifesteal healing in the game
⚖️ Strengths & Weaknesses
✓ Strengths
- Best attack speed scaling - +1% per level is unmatched
- Kevin+Mirror god - Highest uptime on invulnerability frames
- Execute specialist - Constant Dexecutioner and Joe's Dagger procs
- On-hit effects master - Maximizes Lightning Orb, Power Gloves value
- Dominates with perfect build - S-tier with right items
- Excellent with Overpowered Lamp - Attack speed multiplies doubled procs
✗ Weaknesses
- Slow starter - Weak early game without items
- Dexecutioner unreliable - Low base execute chance
- Extreme variance - S-tier with items, C-tier without
- Heavy item dependency - Requires Kevin, Mirror, Battery, Joe's Dagger
- RNG-dependent success - Must find specific items to excel
- High skill ceiling - Kevin+Mirror requires mastery
🏗️ Best Builds for Bandit
The definitive Bandit build - near-constant invulnerability through attack speed
🗡️ Core Weapons
💎 Essential Items
📚 Tome Priority
Maximize on-hit effects and execute procs for crowd deletion
🗡️ Core Weapons
💎 Essential Items
📚 Tome Priority
Alternative Kevin synergy for unlimited gold generation
🗡️ Core Weapons
💎 Essential Items
📚 Tome Priority
📊 Stage-by-Stage Strategy
Early Game: Survival Mode (Minutes 0-5)
Priority: Farm XP and look for Kevin/Mirror
- Bandit's early game is weak without items - play defensively
- Dexecutioner is unreliable without Luck investment
- Focus on XP farming and staying alive
- Check shops/shrines for Kevin and Mirror
- Consider restart if no key items by minute 10
Mid Game: Build Foundation (Minutes 5-15)
Priority: Stack attack speed and secure core items
- Get Battery (+8% attack speed) and Cooldown Tome
- Attack speed should reach 150-200% combined
- Add defensive layers (Lifesteal, Shield Tome)
- Hunt for Joe's Dagger and Overpowered Lamp
- Complete weapon loadout with fast-hitting weapons
Late Game: Power Spike (Minutes 15-30)
Priority: Maximize on-hit effects and execute procs
- Attack speed from passive: +30-40%
- Kevin+Mirror combo provides excellent survivability
- Joe's Dagger executes trigger frequently (capped at 200/min in 1.0.12)
- Overpowered Lamp doubles all on-hit effects
- Play aggressively - you're now powerful
Endgame: Peak Performance (Minutes 30+)
Priority: Maximize kill count and survive
- Attack speed: 200-300%+ (best in game)
- Near-constant invulnerability from Kevin+Mirror
- Execute procs thin crowds rapidly
- Focus on aggressive farming for kills
- With perfect items, Bandit is S-tier
💡 Pro Tips & Advanced Strategies
✓ Kevin+Mirror Mastery
Bandit is THE best Kevin+Mirror character. His RNG Blessing attack speed creates the most consistent invulnerability frame overlap. Despite the 1.0.7 nerf, he still excels with this combo.
✓ Stack Attack Speed First
Prioritize Battery, Cooldown Tome, and Time Bracelet over damage items. Attack speed multiplies the effectiveness of EVERYTHING in your build.
✓ Overpowered Lamp Synergy
"+1 to proc on-hit effects" effectively doubles proc chances. With Bandit's attack speed, this creates exponential scaling for Lightning Orb, Power Gloves, and Bloodmark builds.
⚠️ Heavy Item Dependency
Bandit requires specific items to reach S-tier. Without Kevin, Mirror, Battery, and Joe's Dagger, performance drops significantly. Know when to restart if RNG is bad.
⚠️ Joe's Dagger Cap (1.0.12)
Patch 1.0.12 added a max damage increase cap of 200 per minute to Joe's Dagger. Still extremely powerful, but no longer infinite scaling.
✗ Kevin Nerf Awareness
Version 1.0.7 removed Kevin's infinite invincibility exploit. While still strong, you're not truly immortal. Layer additional defense (Lifesteal, Shield, Aegis).
🔓 How to Unlock Bandit
Bandit requires finding and defeating the Bandit miniboss in the Desert map. This is a moderately challenging unlock requiring map exploration.
Reach the Desert Map
Progress through the game until you unlock the Desert area. This typically requires completing Forest stages first.
Find Bandit's Statue
Explore the Desert map looking for Bandit's statue. Interact with it to spawn the Bandit miniboss fight.
Defeat the Bandit Miniboss
The Bandit miniboss has high damage and mobility. Use ranged weapons and kiting strategies. Bring defensive items for survivability.
Character Unlocked
After defeating Bandit, the character is immediately unlocked and available to play with the Dexecutioner starting weapon.
🔴🪞 Kevin + Mirror Combo: Why Bandit is Best
How the Combo Works (Post-1.0.7)
Punches player, scales with attack speed
Brief invulnerability when damaged
Highest i-frame frequency
Why Bandit Excels:
- ✓ +1% attack speed per level creates 200-300%+ combined attack speed
- ✓ Faster Kevin procs = more frequent invulnerability triggers
- ✓ Best overlap of invulnerability frames in the game
- ✓ With Battery and Cooldown Tome, achieves excellent protection
- ✓ Post-1.0.7 nerf, still provides elite survivability
⚠️ Patch 1.0.7 Kevin Nerf (Sept 29, 2025)
"Kevin no longer makes you invincible (rip kevin abusers)" - Developer Ved
Kevin was fixed to no longer trigger invincibility frames infinitely. The combo remains viable but is no longer game-breaking. Leaderboards were reset due to this exploit's impact.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
✗ Taking Kevin Without Mirror
Kevin without synergy is dangerous. Self-damage with no benefit can be lethal. Always have Mirror + attack speed before using Kevin.
✗ Ignoring Battery
Battery (+8% attack speed) is essential for Kevin+Mirror combo. Without it, Kevin proc rate is too slow for effective invulnerability overlap.
✗ Over-Relying on Dexecutioner
Primary weapon execute chance is unreliable without heavy Luck investment. Use secondary weapons (Katana, Lightning Staff) for consistent damage.
✗ Expecting Infinite Invincibility
Post-1.0.7, Kevin+Mirror provides great defense, not immortality. Gaps between i-frames exist. Stack Lifesteal, Shield Tome, and Aegis.
✗ Not Stacking Cooldown Tome
Cooldown Tome reduces Kevin trigger delay. Critical for maximizing invulnerability frequency. Priority tome for Kevin+Mirror builds.
✗ Forcing Bad Builds
If you don't get Kevin, Mirror, or Battery by minute 15, don't force the build. Pivot to execute/on-hit build or restart.
🔗 Best Item Synergies
Kevin + Mirror + Battery
The core defensive trinity. Kevin self-damages, Mirror grants i-frames, Battery increases Kevin proc rate. Bandit's passive makes this better than any other character.
Joe's Dagger + High Attack Speed
Execute chance becomes frequent executes with 200-300% attack speed. Damage scaling compounds throughout run (now capped at 200/min in 1.0.12).
Overpowered Lamp + On-Hit Effects
"+1 to proc on-hit effects" effectively doubles proc chances. With Bandit's attack speed, Lightning Orb/Power Gloves/Bloodmark procs become overwhelming.
Demonic Blade + Attack Speed
+350 lifesteal with 25% crit heal chance. With fast weapons, crits heal constantly. Essential sustain for aggressive play.
Kevin + Golden Shield
Alternative Kevin synergy. Self-damage generates gold when damaged with high attack speed. Use for economic advantage runs.
Bloodmark + Dexecutioner
Unstable Transfusion's Bloodmark (27% chance) creates execute threshold. Combined with Dexecutioner's execute, creates double execute synergy.
📝 Version History & Balance
Balance Through Versions
"Kevin no longer makes you invincible (rip kevin abusers)" - The infinite invulnerability exploit was removed. Kevin no longer triggers invulnerability frames infinitely. Bandit went from game-breaking to balanced but still strong. Leaderboards were reset.
Added "max damage increase cap of 200 per minute" to Joe's Dagger. Still powerful for Bandit, but no longer infinite scaling. XP Tome also nerfed from 9% to 7%.
Bandit remains the best Kevin+Mirror character despite nerfs. RNG Blessing passive ensures highest invulnerability uptime. Still dominates with proper itemization, though not game-breaking.
