🏆 Complete Megabonk Tier Lists 2025

Comprehensive Rankings for Characters, Weapons, Items & Tomes

📊 Updated for Version 1.0.17 🗓️ November 2025
🕒 Last Updated: ✍️ Megabonk.org Team

Welcome to the most comprehensive Megabonk tier list database for 2025. Our rankings analyze all 20 characters, 29 weapons, 79+ items, and 23 tomes based on competitive meta data, top player strategies, and the latest version 1.0.17 balance changes.

Whether you're climbing leaderboards or starting your first run, these tier lists will help you identify the strongest picks and most effective synergies in the current meta. Looking for specific builds? Check our complete build guide featuring Dicehead crit builds and advanced meta strategies.

20
Characters Ranked
29
Weapons Analyzed
79+
Items Evaluated
23
Tomes Tested

📊 Tier List Comparison Overview

Category Total Items S-Tier A-Tier B-Tier Best Pick
Characters 20 4 4 6 Dicehead
Weapons 29 5 8 10 Aura
Items 79+ 6 12 15 Mirror
Tomes 23 3 4 3 XP Tome
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Character Tier List

Complete rankings of all 20 playable characters based on competitive viability and meta strength.

🌟 S-Tier: 4 ⭐ A-Tier: 4
📊 B-Tier: 6 📉 C-Tier: 6
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Weapon Tier List

Rankings of all 29 weapons from default unlocks to endgame powerhouses.

🌟 S-Tier: 5 ⭐ A-Tier: 8
📊 B-Tier: 10 📉 C-Tier: 6
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Item Tier List

Essential items, game-breaking combos, and must-have pickups for competitive runs.

🌟 S-Tier: 6 ⭐ A-Tier: 12
📊 B-Tier: 15 📉 C-Tier: 7+
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Tome Tier List

Power rankings of all 23 tomes including the Holy Trinity combination.

🌟 S-Tier: 3 ⭐ A-Tier: 4
📊 B-Tier: 3 📉 C-Tier: 2

📊 Understanding Our Tier System

S-TIER

Meta Dominant

Best-in-class performance. Consistently dominates competitive play and leaderboards. Must-pick for serious runs.

A-TIER

Highly Competitive

Excellent choices with strong viability. Capable of top-tier performance with proper builds and execution.

B-TIER

Solid & Viable

Good choices for most situations. Reliable performance but may lack the power spike of higher tiers.

C-TIER

Situational

Workable in specific builds or playstyles. Generally outperformed by higher tiers but can succeed with dedication.

📰 Recent Meta Changes

🗓️ Version 1.0.17 | November 10, 2025 Current Version Balance Updates

Latest adjustments to game balance and meta. Check individual tier lists for detailed changes to specific characters, weapons, items, and tomes.

🗓️ Version 1.0.12 | October 8, 2025 Major Balance Overhaul

Final Swarm introduced, Joe's Dagger capped at 2,000% damage, XP Tome nerfed from 9% to 7% per level. Duration bug fixed enabling Dexecutioner/Axe/Sword builds.

🗓️ Version 1.0.7 | September 29, 2025 Kevin + Mirror Nerf

Immortality exploit removed, leaderboards reset. Athena buffed +150% attack speed when unshielded. Character diversity dramatically increased.

🗓️ Current Meta Focus Skill-Based Era

Meta has shifted from exploit-based to skill-focused gameplay. Holy Trinity (XP + Curse + Luck) remains essential for competitive runs.

🎯 Our Ranking Methodology

🏆 Competitive Performance (40%)

Leaderboard presence, top player usage rates, tournament results, and professional streamer picks.

⚖️ Consistency (25%)

Performance across different situations and maps, reliability factor, skill floor versus skill ceiling analysis.

🔄 Versatility (20%)

Build diversity options, synergy potential with other items, adaptability to different map types and strategies.

📊 Meta Impact (15%)

Overall influence on competitive scene, whether picks force bans or restrictions, ability to define game strategies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best character in Megabonk?
Dicehead and CL4NK are currently the strongest S-tier characters in version 1.0.17, with unlimited crit scaling potential and glass cannon builds respectively. Dicehead excels with consistent crit damage while CL4NK offers high-risk, high-reward gameplay.
How often are Megabonk tier lists updated?
Our tier lists are updated immediately after each game patch. The most recent update for version 1.0.17 ensures all rankings reflect the current meta, balance changes, and competitive strategies.
What makes a weapon S-tier in Megabonk?
S-tier weapons demonstrate meta dominance with consistent leaderboard presence, strong synergy potential, and game-changing mechanics. Examples include Aura's 360° area damage, Dice's RNG multipliers, and weapons that enable powerful build archetypes.
Should I follow tier lists for casual play?
Tier lists are primarily optimized for competitive play and leaderboard climbing. For casual play, all characters and weapons are viable - choose what fits your preferred playstyle and have fun experimenting with different combinations.
What is the Holy Trinity in Megabonk?
The Holy Trinity refers to the three essential S-tier tomes: XP Tome, Curse Tome, and Luck Tome. This combination provides accelerated leveling, enhanced drop quality, and powerful synergies that are fundamental to competitive runs.

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