Megabonk V1.0.7 Patch Notes - Kevin Fix & Performance

🎮Game Changes

Kevin Invincibility Fixed Critical

Kevin no longer makes you invincible. Previously, Kevin's self-damage was triggering invincibility frames, making players completely untouchable. This exploit has been removed.

RIP Kevin abusers. The item was creating an unintended immortality loop that broke game balance.

Learn more about post-nerf Kevin strategies in our Kevin Item Guide and Kevin + Mirror Build Guide.
Leaderboard Reset High Impact
Full leaderboard wipe implemented due to Kevin exploit abuse. Working on improving leaderboard stability and security to prevent future cheating.

⚡Performance Optimizations

Late-Game FPS Improvements High Impact
Significant performance optimizations for the following weapons when running extended sessions:

Bananarang

Chunkers

Axe

Flamewalker

Blood Magic

Poison Flask

Black Hole

Frostwalker

Katana
Shield Recharge Fix Medium Impact
Shield recharge is no longer interrupted by Kevin or Leeching Crystal, making shield-based builds more viable. Check our Shield Tome guide for build tips.
Audio Improvements
Added volume slider for XP and gold pickup sound effects. No more ear-blasting late-game!

🦸Character Changes

Bush Passive Buffed High Impact
Bush - The Precision Sniper

Bush's Bullseye passive has been significantly improved:
- Marks enemies more frequently
- Fixed critical bug: Passive was incorrectly giving crit chance instead of crit damage
- Now properly grants +0.5-1% Crit Damage per character level
- Explosion size now scales with size multiplier
Check out our Bush Best Build Guide for optimized strategies.

🐛Bug Fixes

Gameplay Fixes

Dice Weapon Corrected

Fixed description and upgrade description for Dice. The weapon was incorrectly increasing crit chance for ALL weapons instead of just the Dice itself.

This makes Dicehead builds more balanced and strategic.
Energy Core Audio
Energy Core is no longer excessively loud. Your ears are safe now.
Final Stage XP Fixed
Leaving the final stage through the teleporter now properly gives Rank XP for the character you played.
Anubis Laser Rendering

Anubis lasers now render correctly with lava and water surfaces. This fixes visual glitches during the Desert boss fight.
Space Noodle Boss Interaction

Space Noodle no longer stunlocks bosses when it attaches to them, preventing softlocks during boss fights.
Menu ESC Key Fix
Pressing escape while hovering over a skin now properly hides the menu.
Aegis + Shield Powerup

You no longer take damage when using Aegis while having a Shield Powerup active.

Attempted Fixes

Speedboi Time Slowdown Bug
Attempted to fix a bug where Speedboi could slow down time forever. Unable to consistently reproduce the issue for testing.

I hope this is fixed, but I wasn't able to reproduce the issue to confirm.
Other Small Bugs
Various minor issues addressed throughout the game.

📊Patch Impact Analysis

Meta Changes

The Kevin invincibility fix is the most significant change in this patch, fundamentally altering the game's meta:

Kevin + Mirror builds: No longer provide guaranteed immortality. Check our updated Kevin + Mirror guide for new strategies.
Leaderboard competition: Fresh start for competitive players after exploit removal. View current rankings on the official leaderboard.
Bush viability: Significant buff makes Bush a much stronger A-tier character for crit-focused builds.
Shield builds: More reliable now that Kevin and Leeching Crystal don't interrupt shield recharge. Explore shield-based build strategies.

Performance Improvements

Late-game optimization means longer runs are now more stable, particularly when using multiple projectile-heavy weapons simultaneously. This especially benefits Final Swarm attempts and extended grinding sessions.

Affected Characters

This patch impacts several characters differently:

Bush: Major buff makes crit builds much stronger
Dicehead: Dice weapon fix prevents global crit stacking
Megachad: Benefits from Kevin + Shield fixes
Athena: Shield builds more reliable

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I still use Kevin after this patch?

A: Yes! Kevin still works with on-hit builds, particularly with lifesteal and regeneration. It just no longer grants invincibility through I-frame abuse. You'll need to actually build sustain to survive the self-damage. See our Poison Lifesteal build for viable strategies.

Q: Why was the leaderboard completely reset?

A: The Kevin invincibility exploit allowed players to achieve impossibly high scores. A complete reset ensures fair competition going forward. Check the current official leaderboard for legitimate rankings.

Q: How much better is Bush now?

A: Significantly improved! The passive was bugged and giving crit chance instead of crit damage. Now it properly scales with +0.5-1% Crit Damage per level AND marks enemies more frequently. Bush is now a solid A-tier character for precision sniper builds. Check our Bush Best Build guide and character tier list.

Q: Does Dice still increase global crit chance?

A: No. This was fixed in an earlier patch (V1.0.4+) but the tooltip was incorrect until V1.0.7. Dice now only increases its own crit chance when rolling a 6, not your global crit chance. See our Dice weapon guide for details.

Q: Which weapons got performance optimizations?

A: Nine weapons received late-game FPS improvements: Bananarang, Chunkers, Axe, Flamewalker, Blood Magic, Poison Flask, Black Hole, Frostwalker, and Katana. Check our best weapons guide for tier rankings.

Q: What about boss fights?

A: The Anubis boss fight is now more stable with fixed laser rendering. Space Noodle no longer causes boss stunlocks. For strategies on all bosses, visit our boss guides section.

Version 1.0.7 Patch Notes