How to Unlock the Chaos Tome in Megabonk

Objective

The core goal is to charge every Charge Shrine on a Tier 3 run across all 3 stages without leaving the charge zone once you've entered it. Even a split-second exit from the zone will invalidate the shrine's charge for the achievement, forcing you to restart the entire run. This must be done in a single, uninterrupted attempt.

Prerequisites

Before attempting this unlock, ensure you're well-prepared to avoid frustration:

• Reliable Tier 3 Clears: Only start this challenge once you can consistently complete Tier 3 runs without dying or struggling. The increased difficulty on Tier 3 means enemies hit harder and spawn more aggressively, so practice until you're comfortable.
• Map Selection: Choose the Forest map. It has fewer complications with mob spawns and bosses compared to other maps, giving you more breathing room to focus on shrines.
• Character Choice: Use your strongest character. This minimizes issues with killing enemies quickly on Tier 3, allowing you to prioritize shrine charging over survival.

Key Strategies and Tips

Follow these steps and tips meticulously during your run. Each floor (stage) typically has 15 Charge Shrines if you avoid the Beacon item—missing even one will ruin the attempt, so stay vigilant.

Shrine Management

• Count Your Shrines: Keep a manual count of charged shrines on each floor. This helps you catch mistakes early—if you miss one, you can abandon the run without wasting time on later stages.
• Avoid the Beacon Item: Do not pick up the Beacon on the first two floors, as it reduces the number of shrines and makes the run unnecessarily harder. If it drops randomly, banish it immediately to maintain the full 15 shrines per floor.

Timing and Positioning

• Spawn Awareness: Never enter a shrine's capture zone right before mini-bosses spawn or during swarm events. These can knock you out of the zone or kill you outright. Learn the spawn timings on the Forest map and plan your movements accordingly—wait until the area is clear.
• Careful Movement: Navigate the map slowly and deliberately. Shrines can be hidden behind trees or other obstacles, and it's easy to fly past them accidentally. Use controlled movements to spot them all.
• Minimap Usage: Check your minimap regularly to locate shrines and ensure you haven't missed any. This is especially useful in the dense Forest layout.
• Boss Area Handling: At the start of the timer, avoid lingering too long near the stage boss area. You can circle back and check it during overtime when things are calmer.

Charging Technique

• Entry and Stance: Approach the capture zone in a straight line to minimize risks. Once inside, stand directly in the center during the entire charging process. This positioning reduces the chance of accidental interruptions from enemy attacks or environmental hazards.
• No Exits Allowed: Remember, leaving the zone—even briefly—resets the charge for that shrine and voids the achievement. Stay planted until the charge completes fully.

Final Advice

This unlock can be tricky due to its zero-tolerance for errors, so multiple attempts may be needed. Focus on survival and precision over speed—rushing leads to mistakes. Once unlocked, the Chaos Tome's random stat boost can significantly enhance your builds in future runs. Good luck, and happy bonking!