Fox Guide
RangedBeginner FriendlyLuck-based
TL;DR 📝
- 🎯 Core Strength: Luck-based scaling with ranged combat
- ⚡ Key Strategy: Focus on crit chance and projectile-based builds
- 💪 Why It's Meta: Beginner-friendly with excellent scaling potential
- 🚨 Main Weakness: Luck-dependent, requires proper item investment
Overview
One of the two starting characters in Megabonk. Specializes in ranged combat with luck-based benefits. Fox is one of the most approachable characters in Megabonk, making them perfect for players just starting their journey. With +1% Luck per level, Fox excels at RNG-based weapon synergies and can create devastating crit builds that scale beautifully into late game.
What makes Fox truly shine is the versatility. The Firestaff default weapon works well in any long-range build, and the luck scaling opens up incredible synergies with weapons like Dice, Revolver, and items that proc on-hit effects. Whether you're farming XP with projectile builds or hunting bosses with crit-focused setups, Fox adapts to your playstyle.
Core Mechanics & Stats
Base Stats
- Class:
- Default Weapon:
- Firestaff
- Unlock:
- Available from start
RNG Blessing
+1% Luck per level
Each level increases Luck, improving chances for critical hits, rare drops, and on-hit effect procs. Stacks naturally with Precision Tome and luck-scaling items.
Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
- ✓ Beginner-friendly: Easy to learn, excellent starting character
- ✓ Strong ranged options: Excels with projectile-based builds
- ✓ Luck scaling synergy: Opens up RNG-based weapon builds
- ✓ Crit potential: Synergizes perfectly with crit chance builds
- ✓ Firestaff versatility: Works well in any long-range setup
- ✓ Excellent late game: Scales beautifully with proper items
❌ Weaknesses
- ✗ Luck dependent: RNG can make damage inconsistent early game
- ✗ Requires investment: Needs Damage Tome and luck items to shine
- ✗ Early game struggles: Without proper item support, can feel weak
- ✗ Squishy: No defensive RNG blessing like other characters
- ✗ Item dependent: Needs specific items to reach full potential
Strategy & Tips
Early Game Focus
- Prioritize Damage Tome: Get Damage Tome levels early to amplify your Firestaff damage.
- Grab luck items: Clover and other luck items stack with your passive blessing.
- Learn circular movement: Practice circular kiting patterns to stay safe while dealing damage.
- Don't neglect HP: Grab Oats early to survive longer waves.
Recommended Builds
Lucky Crit Build
Weapons:
- Firestaff (starter)
- Revolver (multi-bullet crit synergy)
- Dice (luck scaling)
- Bow (piercing + crit)
Tomes:
- Precision Tome (crit chance)
- Damage Tome (base damage)
Key Items:
- Forbidden Juice (+10% crit chance)
- Giant Fork (Megacrits)
- Clover (+6.5% Luck)
- Tactical Glasses (+20% damage to high HP enemies)
Projectile Spam Build
Weapons:
- Firestaff (starter)
- Bananarang (projectile count)
- Lightning Staff (chain lightning)
- Bow (piercing)
Tomes:
- Damage Tome (increases projectiles)
- Cooldown Tome (attack speed)
Key Items:
- Backpack (+1 projectile count)
- Battery (+8% attack speed)
- Lightning Orb (25% chance to summon lightning)
- Overpowered Lamp (+1 proc chance)
Create Your Build
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Related Content
🎯 Best Crit Builds
Explore crit-focused builds that synergize with Fox's luck scaling
⚔️ Revolver Weapon Guide
Master the Revolver for maximum crit potential with Fox
📊 Character Tier List
See how Fox ranks against other characters in the current meta
Guide content sourced from community strategies and wiki data. Last updated: 10/5/2025