Dicehead
Dicehead remains one of the most powerful characters in Megabonk despite multiple nerfs, consistently dominating top leaderboard positions with unlimited crit scaling that compounds throughout every run.
ðē Gamba Passive: The Gambler's Dream
On every level-up, roll a dice (1-6) to upgrade a random stat. Rolling a 6 permanently increases Crit Chance.
This creates unlimited crit scaling that compounds throughout the run. While early game is RNG-dependent, late-game becomes unstoppable as permanent crit chance stacks reach 50%+ combined with crit damage multipliers. The Dice weapon itself deals 1-6 random damage, perfectly synergizing with the crit-focused passive.
âïļ Strengths & Weaknesses
â Strengths
- Infinite crit scaling - True unlimited growth potential
- Exponential late-game power - Becomes unstoppable after 20+ minutes
- Leaderboard domination - Consistently taking top spots alongside Robinette
- High skill ceiling - Rewards patience and strategy
- Versatile builds - Multiple weapon synergies work well
- Post-nerf still S-tier - Balanced but remains top-tier competitive
- Unique scaling mechanic - Unlike CL4NK's limited crit, Dicehead has no cap
â Weaknesses
- Brutal early game - Very weak first 10 minutes
- RNG dependent start - Bad dice rolls can ruin runs
- Slow/difficult unlock - Requires completing 100 quests
- Requires patience - Not beginner-friendly
- Needs specific items - Giant Fork essential for scaling
- Fragile without defense - Must build survivability early
ðïļ Best Builds for Dicehead
The definitive Dicehead build focusing on exponential crit damage
ðĄïļ Core Weapons
ð Essential Items
ð Tome Priority
Maximize dice roll frequency and quality for faster scaling
ðĄïļ Core Weapons
ð Essential Items
ð Tome Priority
Survive early game weaknesses while scaling into late-game dominance
ðĄïļ Core Weapons
ð Essential Items
ð Tome Priority
ð Stage-by-Stage Strategy
Early Game: Survival Mode (Minutes 0-5)
Priority: Don't die. Dicehead is extremely weak early.
- Focus on XP farming and staying alive
- Avoid enemies when possible, kite constantly
- Take any defensive items (Oats, Medkit, Mirror)
- Get XP Tome as first priority
- Pray for lucky dice rolls - restart if terrible RNG
Mid Game: Build Foundation (Minutes 5-15)
Priority: Secure Holy Trinity and essential items
- Get Luck Tome and Curse Tome (Holy Trinity complete)
- Hunt for Giant Fork - absolutely critical item
- Add Forbidden Juice, Gym Sauce, Demonic Blade
- Start seeing crit procs from dice rolls accumulate
- Weapon loadout should be mostly complete
Late Game: Power Spike (Minutes 15-30)
Priority: Maximize crit scaling and damage output
- Crit chance should be 30-40%+ from dice rolls
- Stack Damage Tome before Crit Damage Tome
- Megacrits from Giant Fork deal exponential damage
- Add Joe's Dagger and Overpowered Lamp for more procs
- Become aggressive - you're now powerful enough
Endgame: Unstoppable Force (Minutes 30+)
Priority: Dominate and climb leaderboards
- Crit chance 50%+ and climbing every level
- One-shotting bosses with Megacrit procs
- Kill count acceleration for leaderboard position
- Focus on aggressive farming over survival
- This is where Dicehead separates from all other characters
ðĄ Pro Tips & Advanced Strategies
â Dicehead vs CL4NK Scaling
CL4NK also has crit-focused mechanics, but Dicehead's advantage is unlimited growth. While CL4NK has finite crit bonuses, Dicehead can stack permanent crit chance infinitely with every level-up, creating unmatched late-game potential.
â Stack Damage First
Always max Damage Tome before Crit Damage Tome. Higher base damage makes Megacrits exponentially more powerful. A 5000 base damage Megacrit at x20 multiplier = 100K damage.
â Giant Fork is Mandatory
Without Giant Fork, Dicehead loses 80% of his power. Aggressively reroll shops and shrines to find it. Consider restarting if you don't have it by minute 10.
â Embrace the Holy Trinity
XP + Luck + Curse tomes create exponential growth. More levels = more dice rolls = more permanent crit. This compounds throughout the entire run.
â ïļ Patience is Key
Dicehead has the longest power curve in the game. Don't get frustrated with weak early game. If you survive to 20 minutes, you'll dominate.
â ïļ Watch for Restart Signals
If you roll 10 dice without a single 6 in first 5 minutes, consider restarting. Terrible early RNG can cripple scaling potential.
â Don't Skip Defense
Dead Dicehead = no scaling. Even with infinite damage potential, you must survive. Take Mirror, get Lifesteal, don't be greedy. One death ends the run.
ð How to Unlock Dicehead
Dicehead requires completing 100 quests, making him one of the most difficult characters to unlock. This represents approximately 15-20 hours of gameplay.
Focus on Quest Completion
Prioritize completing quests over survival time or kill count. Check your quest log frequently and build specifically to complete current objectives.
Efficient Quest Strategy
Some quests are easier than others. Focus on kill-based quests (kill X enemies with Y weapon) and survival quests (survive X minutes) first.
Purchase the Dice Weapon
Once unlocked, you must also purchase the Dice weapon using Silver currency. Make sure you have enough Silver saved before attempting your first Dicehead run.
Practice with Similar Characters
Before unlocking Dicehead, practice crit builds with CL4NK (also has crit scaling) and Bandit (high attack speed). This prepares you for Dicehead's playstyle.
â ïļ Common Mistakes to Avoid
â Going Full Aggro Early
Dicehead is extremely weak before minute 15. Playing aggressively will end your run. Kite, farm XP safely, and be patient.
â Ignoring Giant Fork
Without Giant Fork, Dicehead is B-tier at best. The item transforms regular crits into Megacrits (x20 damage). It's literally build-defining.
â Skipping Precision Tome
Precision Tome increases crit damage multiplier. With permanent crit stacking from dice rolls, this multiplies your scaling exponentially.
â Not Leveraging Luck
High Luck increases your chance of rolling 6 on the dice. Max Luck Tome early for more frequent permanent crit gains.
â Giving Up Too Early
Many players quit Dicehead after weak first 10 minutes. If you survive to 20 minutes, you win. The power curve is extreme.
â Wrong Weapon Priority
Multi-hit weapons are critical for crit builds. Revolver, Katana, Bow all provide more crit opportunities. Avoid slow single-hit weapons.
ð Best Item Synergies
Giant Fork + Forbidden Juice
The core combo. +10% crit chance from Forbidden Juice with Giant Fork's Megacrits creates consistent explosive damage.
Dice Weapon + Permanent Crit
Dice weapon naturally has crit synergy. Combined with 50%+ permanent crit from Gamba, every dice roll becomes a potential Megacrit.
Joe's Dagger + High Attack Speed
1% execute chance per hit. With fast weapons like Katana and high attack speed, constant executes thin crowds rapidly.
Demonic Blade + Crit Scaling
+25 lifesteal on critical hits. With 50%+ crit rate, every other hit heals, creating sustain without sacrificing damage.
Overpowered Lamp + On-Hit Effects
Doubles all on-hit effect procs. With multiple procs (poison, lightning, execute), damage multiplies exponentially.
Big Bonk + Crit Build
2% chance for x20 damage multiplier. Combined with Megacrits, can create absurd one-shot moments (x20 Ã x20 = x400 damage).
ð Version History & Balance Changes
Balance Changes Through Versions
Official patch notes confirmed "Dicehead nerf" and "Dice weapon nerf" addressing balance issues where the crit mechanic was incorrectly affecting other weapons. Despite these adjustments, community consensus remained that Dicehead was still extremely powerful.
Further balancing with "Fixed Dice description and upgrade description" alongside optimization improvements for late-game performance. The patch addressed FPS issues affecting multiple weapons including Katana.
Still consistently top-tier in competitive play alongside Robinette (another S-tier character the developer acknowledges as "broken but fun"). The infinite crit scaling mechanic remains Dicehead's defining strength, though the power curve now requires more patience and skill.
While Dicehead dominates leaderboards, Robinette is also considered overpowered by both the community and developer. The current S-tier consists of multiple characters, making the competitive meta more diverse than earlier versions. Dicehead's advantage lies in his scaling having no theoretical ceiling.
ð Related Guides & Resources
Essential item for Dicehead. Learn how Megacrits work and how to maximize crit damage scaling.
View Items Database âSee how Dicehead compares to all 20 characters in the current meta ranking.
View Tier List âMaster crit mechanics that apply to Dicehead, CL4NK, and other crit-focused characters.
View Build Guides â
