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Bullet Hell

Bullet Hell is an S-tier DPS powerhouse in MegaBonk, transforming your character into a relentless barrage of critical hits and explosive chain reactions. This build focuses on achieving 100% crit rate for maximum projectile damage, overwhelming enemies with rapid-fire bullets that pierce and explode. It's ideal for players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay, clearing waves instantly and melting bosses in seconds. With infinite scaling through crit stacking and explosions, it addresses the game's horde management by turning defense into offense via sheer firepower. However, it demands precise positioning and quick reflexes, making it less forgiving for beginners compared to AFK builds. The 'Crit Trinity'—Revolver for base projectiles, Watch for crit amplification, and CLANK! for explosions—creates devastating synergies, turning every shot into a potential screen-clear. Community favorites like CL4NK excel here, pushing win rates to 90%+ in competitive runs, though it relies on RNG for tome drops. Praised for its 'satisfying pop' of enemy explosions and leaderboard dominance, but some critique its glass-cannon nature in ultra-late game.

Core Components

Weapons

  • Revolver

    Primary

    The core weapon firing piercing bullets with high crit potential. It stacks rapidly for consistent DPS, serving as the foundation for precision and rapid fire. Prioritize this early for building crit momentum.

  • Watch

    Enhancer

    Boosts crit rate to 100%, turning every shot into a guaranteed critical hit. Essential for maximizing Revolver's output and enabling explosive synergies.

Items

  • CLANK!

    Causes hit enemies to explode, creating chain reactions that clear crowds. Paired with high crit, it turns the battlefield into a fireworks show of damage.

Tomes

  • Crit Tome

    1

    Increases crit chance and damage, synergizing with Watch for overkill scaling. Rush this for the build's power spike.

  • Projectile Speed Tome

    Boosts bullet velocity for better accuracy and coverage, allowing shots to hit more enemies faster.

  • Pierce Tome

    Enables bullets to pass through multiple foes, amplifying chain explosions. (Late-game essential)

  • Quantity Tome

    Increases bullet count per shot, turning Revolver into a shotgun-like spray. (DPS multiplier)

  • Damage Tome

    Raw damage boost for explosions and crits. (Core amp)

  • Cooldown Tome

    Reduces fire rate cooldown for nonstop barrages. (Optional for rapid DPS)

Game Plan

Early Game

0-10 Minutes - Setup Phase: Start with Revolver and focus on safe kiting to farm kills. Grab Crit Tome first for initial spikes. Use mobility to avoid crowds while building crit rate. Prioritize not dying to hit the mid-game ramp.

Mid Game

10-20 Minutes - Crit Ramp: Acquire Watch for 100% crit push, then CLANK! for explosions. Stack Pierce Tome to chain hits. Transition to aggressive positioning: stand mid-map to maximize projectile spread.

Late Game

20+ Minutes - Domination: With full crit and pierce, add Quantity for bullet storms. Melt bosses by focusing fire; the build auto-scales to handle overtime waves. Farm endlessly for unlocks.

Stat Priorities

  • 1. Crit (max rate and damage).
  • 2. Pierce (multi-hit chains).
  • 3. Projectile Speed/Quantity (coverage).
  • 4. Damage (explosion amp).

Advantages

  • Insane DPS: 100% crit turns every shot into a nuke, clearing screens instantly.
  • Chain Explosions: CLANK! creates domino effects, handling hordes effortlessly.
  • Infinite Scaling: Crit stacks forever, growing stronger with levels.
  • Boss Shredder: Piercing bullets focus-fire melt elites in seconds.
  • High Mobility Potential: Pairs with evasion for dynamic play.
  • Leaderboard Dominance: 90%+ win rate in speed runs and high scores.
  • Satisfying Visuals: Explosions and crit pops make gameplay addictive.

Cautions

  • Glass Cannon: Low base survivability; one mistake can end runs early.
  • High Skill Floor: Requires precise aiming and positioning to maximize pierce.
  • RNG Reliant: Needs specific tomes/drops; bad luck slows the spike.
  • Overkill Risk: Wastes DPS on weak waves; inefficient for pure farming.
  • Late-Game Overwhelm: Explosions can lag in ultra-dense hordes without cooldowns.

Pro Tips

  1. 1Rush Crit Tome to hit 100% rate early with Watch.
  2. 2Use Pierce Tome late to chain explosions across the screen.
  3. 3Pair with CL4NK's shield regen for survival during ramps.
  4. 4Kite in circles mid-game to line up enemies for max pierce.
  5. 5Stack Quantity Tome for shotgun sprays in dense waves.
  6. 6Monitor crit stacks: Dicehead adds RNG boosts for overkill.
  7. 7Avoid tank items—focus evasion for glass cannon safety.
  8. 8Test on Tier 2 bosses to refine aiming before pushing records.
  9. 9For RNG: Luck Tome fishes for tomes; don't skip shrines.
  10. 10Adaptation: Sub Shotgun if no Revolver for close-range backup.
  11. 11Silver Farm: Use explosions for quick clears and loot.
  12. 12Achievement Hunt: Rampage (10k kills) is easy with this DPS.
  13. 13Advanced: Combine with Speed Boots for mobile bullet storms.
  14. 14Beginner Hack: Start with CL4NK + basic crit for practice.
  15. 15Avoid greed: Ban weak items to dilute pool for core drops.
  16. 16Late-Game: Park near spawns for auto boss farming.

Variations

No CLANK! Variation

Substitute Damage Tome + Quantity for raw DPS; focus on Dicehead for crit RNG. Reduces explosions but maintains high output.

Mobile Bullet Variant

Add Speed Boots + Agility Tome; swap Dicehead for mobility. Less stationary, great for evasive plays.

Early Pierce Focus

Rush Pierce Tome over Crit; ideal for wave-heavy starts without full crit ramp.

Hybrid Explosive Twist

Incorporate Black Hole for grouping before explosions; amps chain reactions.

Defense-Boosted

Add Evasive Cloak + Shield Tome; for safer runs without losing DPS.

Curse Mode Amp

Embrace Curse Tome for more spawns/explosions; high-reward for skilled players.

Example Runs & Feedback

Community feedback underscores its DPS supremacy: Example Run Scenario: Start with CL4NK, grab Crit Tome at 5 mins, Watch at 10 mins, CLANK! at 15 mins—hit full crit by 20 mins, clear Tier 3 bosses in under 30s, survive 40+ mins with leaderboard scores. Players report 'addictive pops' from explosions. Community Buzz: 90%+ win rate for boss runs; considered the 'DPS king' post-v1.0.12. Praised for satisfying visuals and speed, but some note its skill dependency. Tested runs show 3x kills vs. tank builds; popular for competitive modes. Reddit/Steam users call it 'broken for bosses' with nerf discussions.

Videos

  • [#megabonk] Explaining the ultimate bullet-hell build for Tony, the high-speed bullet-hell character

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    A detailed explanation of a bullet-hell build, focusing on high-speed and explosive strategies relevant to Bullet Hell.

  • I tried to BREAK MEGABONK with the BEST BUILD and...

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    Showcases breaking the game with a top build, including elements of Bullet Hell for massive DPS.

  • Megabonk is INSANE! (Best build) #megabonk

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    Demonstrates an insane best build run, aligning with Bullet Hell's high-DPS explosive style.