🌲 Character Overview

Bush is a secret boss character hidden within the Forest biome of Megabonk. Unlike regular character unlocks, Bush must be found and defeated as a 12,500 HP mini-boss before becoming playable. Armed with the devastating Sniper Rifle, Bush specializes in long-range precision combat with a crit-focused playstyle that rewards accuracy and positioning.

⚔️ Boss Fight Required

Combat Challenge: Bush appears as "Sus Bush" in the Forest and must be defeated in combat. Once you interact with the Sus Bush, the boss fight begins immediately with no escape. Come prepared with level 17+ upgrades and strong equipment.

📋 Quick Facts

  • Boss HP: 12,500
  • Playstyle: Long-range precision, crit-focused
  • Strengths: Extreme range, high damage, piercing bullets, area explosions
  • Weaknesses: Low mobility, rigid playstyle, requires high accuracy
  • Best For: Players who enjoy methodical, patient gameplay

🗺️ How to Unlock Bush

1 Unlock Sniper Rifle First

Bush cannot spawn until you own the Sniper Rifle weapon:

  • During any run, level the Precision Tome to Level 10
  • After your run, go to Main Menu → Unlocks
  • Purchase the Sniper Rifle using Silver currency

2 Find the "Sus Bush" in Forest

Look for a suspicious bush in the Forest biome (any tier 1, 2, or 3):

  • Appearance: Looks like a regular bush but displays an interaction prompt
  • Label: Shows "Sus Bush" instead of normal bush indicator
  • Spawn Rate: Does NOT appear in every run - keep searching
  • Locations: Dense forest areas, hidden clearings, thick tree coverage, map corners

3 Trigger the Boss Fight

Interact with the Sus Bush (press E to "shake" it):

  • ⚠️ WARNING: Once triggered, the boss fight starts immediately
  • No Escape: You cannot run from the encounter
  • Recommendation: Only trigger when properly upgraded (Level 17+)

4 Defeat the Bush Boss

Combat tips for the 12,500 HP boss fight:

  • Best Strategy: Close-range combat to negate Bush's range advantage
  • Recommended Characters: Fox (Firestaff), Ninja, CL4NK (Revolver)
  • Movement: Use zigzag patterns to dodge sniper shots
  • Sustain: Bring HP regeneration and lifesteal items

5 Purchase Bush Character

After defeating Bush and completing your run:

  • Return to Main Menu → Unlocks
  • Purchase Bush with Silver currency
  • Bush is now permanently unlocked and playable

⚔️ Bush Boss Fight Strategy

📊 Boss Statistics

Health
12,500 HP
Damage
VERY HIGH
Range
EXTREME
Attack Type
SNIPER + EXPLOSIONS

Winning Strategy

Core Tactics
  • Close the Distance: Bush excels at long range - get close to negate advantage
  • Use Ranged Characters: Fox with Firestaff, Ninja, or CL4NK work best
  • Dodge Patterns: Move in zigzag patterns between Bush's shots
  • Lifesteal Items: HP regeneration and lifesteal are critical for sustain
  • Level 17+ Minimum: Don't attempt underleveled - wait for proper upgrades

What to Avoid

  • ❌ Fighting at long range (plays into Bush's strengths)
  • ❌ Standing still or moving predictably
  • ❌ Attempting the fight before Level 17 with upgrades
  • ❌ Using low-DPS characters without sustain

🎯 Bullseye Passive Ability

🎯 "Bullseye" - Bush's Signature Ability

Bush's passive ability has three powerful components:

1️⃣ Enemy Marking

Random enemies during runs are marked with crosshairs, making them priority targets.

2️⃣ Explosive Damage

Shooting marked enemies triggers explosions that damage all nearby enemies in an area-of-effect. This creates powerful crowd control and can delete entire enemy packs.

3️⃣ Scaling Crit Damage

Grants +0.5% Crit Damage per character level gained. This scales continuously throughout your run, making Bush stronger as you level up.

📝 Patch Note: Version 1.0.7 fixed a bug where Bullseye incorrectly granted crit chance instead of crit damage. This buff significantly improved Bush's power level and solidified his A-tier status.

🔫 Sniper Rifle Mechanics

🔫 Sniper Rifle

Bush's default weapon and longest-range option in the game.

  • Piercing Bullets: Shots pierce through multiple enemies in a line
  • High Damage: Devastating single-shot damage
  • Low Attack Speed: Slow rate of fire
  • Manual Aim: Can be aimed for precision shots
  • Range: Extreme - longest in the game

Sniper Rifle Strengths

  • One-Shot Potential: Can eliminate most enemies in a single hit
  • Line Piercing: Hit multiple enemies with one bullet
  • Safe Distance: Attack from extreme range without getting hit
  • Boss Killer: Excellent for elite enemies and bosses

🏗️ Optimal Bush Builds

🎯 Core Build Philosophy

Bush excels with crit-focused builds due to his scaling crit damage passive. Maximize crit chance and crit damage, then support with damage and projectile quantity. The build is "heavily reliant on getting Precision Tome and Forbidden Juice early" according to community experts.

🎯 Best Weapons
  • Sniper Rifle: Always upgrade first - your main damage dealer
  • Aura: Close-range defense + XP farming
  • Revolver: Crit-friendly ranged option
  • Bow: Long-range with crit scaling
  • Katana/Dice: Additional crit scaling
📚 Best Tomes
  • Precision Tome: ⭐ Critical - multiplies crit chance & damage
  • Damage Tome: Base damage + crit damage
  • Quantity Tome: More projectiles = more crits
  • Cooldown Tome: Faster attack speed
  • Luck Tome: Better item drops
🧪 Mandatory Items
  • Forbidden Juice: 🌟 MANDATORY - +10% crit chance (stackable!)
  • Gym Sauce: +10% damage boost
  • Giant Fork: Megacrit damage
  • Demonic Blade: Crit + lifesteal
  • Power Gloves: Attack speed
🎲 Stat Priorities
  • 1. Crit Chance: Stack Forbidden Juice + Precision Tome
  • 2. Crit Damage: Leverage your passive scaling
  • 3. Base Damage: Multiply with crits
  • 4. Attack Speed: Accelerates damage scaling
  • 5. Movement Speed: For positioning

🧠 Advanced Gameplay Tips

Positioning & Movement

  • Maintain Safe Distance: Use your range advantage
  • Circular Kiting: Move in circles while shooting
  • Line Up Shots: Position to pierce multiple enemies
  • Target Marked Enemies: Prioritize Bullseye marks for explosions
  • Don't Stand Still: Mobility keeps you alive

Combat Strategy

  • Sniper for Elites/Bosses: Your main weapon excels against tough enemies
  • Aura for Swarms: Let Aura handle small enemy packs
  • Explosion Chain: Use Bullseye explosions to clear groups
  • Patient Gameplay: Play slowly and methodically
  • Don't Neglect HP: Despite being ranged, you need HP and lifesteal

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Rushing shots instead of aiming carefully
  • ❌ Engaging swarms at close range
  • ❌ Ignoring Forbidden Juice pickups
  • ❌ Not prioritizing Precision Tome early
  • ❌ Neglecting HP and sustain stats

📊 Bush Assessment

✅ Strengths

  • Extreme range - longest in the game
  • Devastating damage output with proper build
  • Piercing bullets create efficient clear
  • Bullseye explosions delete enemy packs
  • Scaling crit damage grows throughout run
  • High base evasion
  • A-tier power level when mastered

❌ Weaknesses

  • Very rigid, limited playstyle
  • Few weapon synergies beyond crit
  • Requires high accuracy and manual aiming skill
  • Low mobility and slow movement speed
  • Slow attack speed in early game
  • High skill ceiling - not beginner-friendly
  • Build heavily dependent on specific items (Forbidden Juice, Precision Tome)

🎮 Community Verdict

Bush is described as having a "high-risk, high-reward" playstyle. He's "one of the toughest characters to build" but becomes a "long-range powerhouse" for skilled players. Players note he "looks like a joke at first glance" but delivers "refreshing and deadly style" gameplay. With proper crit-focused builds, "Bush can survive the swarms and make boss battles short and quick."

Best For: Experienced players who enjoy precision gameplay and are willing to invest time mastering the character's unique mechanics.