Hey everyone! So, you’re aiming for that elusive “Hero’s Sword” achievement in Megabonk? It’s a tough one, requiring serious skill and a very specific set of rules. This guide will walk you through the exact steps to earn this badge of honor without pulling your hair out. Let’s get straight into it!
Step-by-Step Guide to the “Hero’s Sword” Achievement
Step 1: Start the Correct Challenge Head to the “Trials” section on the main menu. You need to select the specific trial called “Sticks and Stones.” This is the only stage where the achievement can be unlocked. Be aware: this location starts with absolutely no items on the ground.
Step 2: Choose Your Weapon and Tomes Wisely Your primary goal is to survive for 10 minutes and then defeat the final boss. To do this, you need a powerful build.
- Weapon: Focus on weapons with Ricochet. The “Bone” or the “Revolver” are excellent choices. As you level up, prioritize upgrading their Damage and Ricochet stats above all else.
- Tomes (Skill Books): When choosing tomes from level-ups, stick to ones that directly increase your power or survivability without breaking the achievement rules. Highly recommended tomes include:
- Tome of Experience
- Tome of Quantity
- Blood Tome
- Tome of Damage
- Tome of Accuracy
- Strategy: Spend the first 6 minutes moving around, collecting as much experience (XP) as possible from defeated enemies. The stronger you are before the boss, the better.
Step 3: The GOLDEN RULE – What to AVOID at ALL COSTS This is the most critical part. To get the achievement, you MUST NOT pick up any permanent upgrades from the environment. If you accidentally grab one, you’ll need to restart the run.
- DO NOT LOOT SHRINES.
- DO NOT LOOT STATUES.
- DO NOT PICK UP ANY OF THESE POWER-UPS:
- MAGNET (Automatically draws loot)
- HEALING (Health restore)
- COIN MULTIPLIER
- POWER-UP (General stat boost)
- Why avoid the “Stick Head”? There’s also no reason to pick up the “Stick Head” item. It increases your difficulty level and gives you money you don’t really need for this challenge, making a hard situation even harder.
Step 4: Loot Vessels Carefully You are allowed to break the pots or vessels you find scattered around. They contain valuable XP and gold, which you can use to re-roll your weapon and tome choices at the upgrade altar.
- CAUTION: Sometimes, a Heart (a healing item) can pop out of a broken vessel. You MUST NOT pick it up! Be extra careful when smashing pots near these power-ups.
Step 5: Engage the Final Boss Around the 6-minute mark, you should start looking for the boss portal. The final boss will spawn with about 4 minutes left on the clock. Don’t wait too long; you’ll need every second to whittle down its health, especially since you have no power-ups to help you.
Pro-Tips for Success
- Character Choice: For an easier time, consider playing as “KL4NK”. His built-in shield can absorb 1-2 hits, giving you a margin for error without needing to find healing.
- Early Game Strategy: As soon as the run starts, find the boss portal. Then, simply run circles around its general area. This allows you to gather XP efficiently from spawned enemies without venturing too far, ensuring you’re in the right place when it’s time to fight.