Character Overview
Roberto is the newest addition to Megabonk, introduced in the Spooky Update (December 2025). This ghostly character stands out as one of the most challenging unlocks in the game, requiring players to conquer the Graveyard map's toughest bosses. While Roberto begins each run with relatively low HP and survivability, his unique Hoarder passive transforms him into an item-focused powerhouse who can snowball into late-game dominance faster than most characters.
What makes Roberto particularly interesting is his economy-driven playstyle. Rather than relying on pure combat stats, Roberto leverages his ability to generate free chests throughout the run, allowing players to accumulate high-quality items earlier than normal. Combined with his floating ability that provides superior mobility and his signature Scythe weapon's 360-degree coverage, Roberto rewards players who can survive the vulnerable early game and capitalize on his economic advantages.
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Hoarder
Passive Ability
Spawns a free chest every 60 seconds (increases to 120 seconds as you level up, at 2.5s per level increase)
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Float
Movement Ability
Enhanced jump distance and improved mobility for better positioning and evasion
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Scythe
Starting Weapon
360-degree circular slash around Roberto. Killing Elite enemies charges a stronger attack
Key Strengths: Roberto excels at item economy, crowd control through his circular attack pattern, and mobility via floating. His passive ensures a steady stream of loot throughout the run, making him ideal for players who understand item synergies and can build powerful combinations early.
Key Weaknesses: Roberto starts fragile with low base HP and limited defensive stats. The early game can be challenging until you acquire survivability items. His passive chest interval increases as you level, reducing the frequency of free chests in late game.
How to Unlock Roberto
Roberto is considered one of the hardest characters to unlock in Megabonk, requiring completion of challenging boss encounters and a significant Silver investment. Here's the complete unlock process:
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Unlock the Graveyard Map
Before you can unlock Roberto, you must first access the Graveyard map. This requires playing as Calcium in Desert Tier 2, finding and disturbing 4 graves to spawn 4 ghost bosses, then defeating the Undead Boss (Calcium's Dad) at a skeleton statue.
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Defeat Big Bob & Purchase Scythe
Navigate the Graveyard map and defeat Big Bob, the stage boss. After defeating him, you'll unlock the ability to purchase the Scythe weapon from the Unlocks menu for 44 Silver Coins. You must buy this weapon to proceed with unlocking Roberto.
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Defeat Spooky Steve
This is the most challenging step. Spooky Steve spawns in the Crypt if you stay too long, or you can trigger the encounter by collecting 4 Crypt Keys from Coffin Bosses and entering the Second Crypt. Spooky Steve has an enormous health pool (340.3 Undecillion HP) and requires specific build strategies to defeat. Recommended builds include using Dexecutioner for percentage-based HP damage combined with crowd control items like Ice Cube and Frostwalkers.
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Purchase Roberto
Once you've defeated Spooky Steve and purchased the Scythe, Roberto becomes available for purchase on the character selection screen for 37 Silver Coins. These requirements are account-wide, so you don't need to complete them all in a single run.
Total Cost: You'll need 44 Silver Coins for the Scythe + 37 Silver Coins for Roberto = 81 Silver Coins total, plus the challenge of defeating two difficult bosses.
Spooky Steve Strategy: Most players find success using tanky characters like Megachad with XP Tome for constant invincibility through his Flex ability, paired with Dexecutioner for percentage-based HP damage. The fight takes several minutes due to Spooky Steve's massive health pool, but with the right build, you can minimize damage taken.
Roberto Build Recommendation
Roberto benefits most from early survivability and upgrades that keep Scythe covering nearby enemies while Hoarder supplies extra chests. A practical run usually prioritizes one defensive layer first, then Size, Cooldown, and Damage for Scythe.
Looking for the full loadout? The current weapons, tomes, items, upgrade order, and leaderboard-informed examples belong on the dedicated
Best Roberto Build 2026 page. This Character Guide stays focused on Roberto's unlock, Hoarder passive, starting weapon, and playstyle.
Advanced Strategies & Tips
Early Game Survival (Levels 1-30)
Roberto's first 10-15 levels are his most vulnerable period. Your primary goal is surviving until you can stack defensive items:
- Use Roberto's float ability aggressively to create distance from enemy swarms
- Prioritize HP and defensive items from your first few free chests
- Avoid taking unnecessary damage - your low HP pool makes every hit significant
- Position yourself to maximize Scythe coverage while maintaining escape routes
- If you find Aura weapon early, grab it immediately for passive defense
Mid Game Economy Scaling (Levels 31-70)
Once you've secured basic survivability, shift focus to maximizing Roberto's economic advantage:
- Use the Toggler setting to disable low-tier items, ensuring better chest quality
- Stack Luck Tome upgrades to consistently pull Legendary items
- Time your free chest spawns with safe moments in the run
- Remember that chest interval increases as you level - maximize early chests
- Focus on items that synergize with both Scythe and secondary weapons
Late Game Power Spike (Levels 71+)
If you've built correctly, Roberto becomes nearly unstoppable in late game:
- Your Chonkplate overheal effectively doubles your effective HP
- Elite-charged Scythe attacks can clear entire screens
- Float ability combined with movement items makes you nearly unhittable
- Free chests continue providing value even at 120-second intervals
- Focus on optimizing your build rather than adding more items
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring survivability items: Many players focus purely on damage early, leading to quick deaths
- Not using the Toggler: Without filtering out bad items, Roberto's free chests can give you useless drops
- Over-committing to melee range: Remember Roberto can float - use it to kite when HP is low
- Neglecting the Luck Tome: This tome is specifically synergistic with Roberto's passive
- Taking every weapon offered: Focus on 2-3 weapons maximum to ensure upgrades go to your core weapons
When to Pick Roberto vs Other Characters
Roberto occupies a unique niche in Megabonk's character roster. Here's how he compares to other popular choices:
vs. Dicehead (S-Tier)
Dicehead remains more consistent due to his RNG-based stat bonuses that scale throughout the run. However, Roberto's item economy can outpace Dicehead in longer runs if you secure strong items early. Choose Roberto when you enjoy item-focused gameplay over stat scaling.
vs. Fox (Beginner-Friendly)
Fox's luck-based passive is simpler and safer than Roberto's chest mechanic. Roberto requires more game knowledge to properly utilize his free chests and survive the fragile early game. Choose Roberto once you understand item synergies and prioritization.
vs. Sir Oofie (Tank)
Sir Oofie offers much better survivability but lacks Roberto's economic acceleration. If you struggle with positioning and timing, start with Sir Oofie. Choose Roberto when you're confident in your ability to avoid damage through mobility and want faster item scaling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robong a separate Megabonk character?
No. Robong is a common misspelling or search alias for Roberto. The current in-game character name is Roberto, so unlock, passive, starting weapon, and Build information are maintained on Roberto's pages instead of a duplicate Robong guide.
Is Roberto worth the difficult unlock process?
Yes, especially in the current meta where items remain critically important. Roberto's ability to generate free chests provides a significant advantage in building powerful synergies early. His free chests can create a strong long-run economy, but the fragile opening means the unlock is most valuable for players comfortable with positioning and item selection.
How do I beat Spooky Steve to unlock Roberto?
The most reliable strategy uses Megachad with XP Tome for near-constant invincibility through his Flex ability. Pair this with Dexecutioner for percentage-based HP damage, as Spooky Steve's 340.3 Undecillion HP makes flat damage ineffective. Items like Moldy Cheese, Big Bonk, and Boss Buster speed up the fight. Expect the battle to take several minutes, but with proper setup, you can minimize damage taken.
Does Roberto's chest interval keep increasing forever?
The chest interval increases by 2.5 seconds per level, starting at 60 seconds and capping at 120 seconds. This means the interval stops increasing once you reach specific level thresholds. However, even at 120-second intervals, Roberto generates significantly more items than other characters over the course of a full run.
What's the best Tome for Roberto?
The Luck Tome is universally considered Roberto's best tome because it directly improves the quality of items from his free chests. With maxed Luck Tome, you'll consistently receive Legendary-tier items well before most characters would naturally encounter them. HP Tome is a close second for players who need more survivability.
Can I use characters other than Megachad to unlock Roberto?
Yes, several characters can defeat Spooky Steve. Ninja with evasion stacking, Athena with her attack speed boost, and even well-built Fox runs can succeed. The key is having crowd control (Frostwalkers, Ice Cube, Black Hole) and percentage-based damage (Dexecutioner). Megachad is simply the most reliable option due to his tankiness and invincibility windows.
Master Roberto in Your Next Run
Now that you understand Roberto's unlock requirements, Hoarder passive, and Scythe starting weapon, you can decide whether his economy-focused playstyle fits your next run. Use the dedicated Build page when you need a complete current loadout.
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