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Best Megachad Build Guide – Weapons, Tomes, and AFK Farming Strategy

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Mollie Dominy | Last updated Oct 12, 2025 11:46 AM ET

When you’re done playing it safe and you’re ready to stomp the map, Megachad is the only choice that makes sense. He’s a walking ego lift, the definition of “unfair” – but only if you know how to unlock his best build. Megachad isn’t just some tank soaking up hits; when you get his core setup dialed in, you cross the line from survival to domination.

If you’re here, you want results, not theory. So let’s get straight to how you turn Megachad into the unstoppable centerpiece of your runs.

Best Weapons for Megachad

The right weapon is the difference between surviving and steamrolling. Megachad wants close-quarters carnage and tools that let him ignore the chaos. Here’s what actually makes him tick:

Aura: This is non-negotiable. Aura creates a damage zone right around you, so you clear mobs just by existing. It’s why everyone talks about the “AFK Megachad.” If you want to melt crowds while flexing your shield, you can’t skip this.
Axe: Big, flashy, and brutal. If you’d rather carve your path through the mob than wait for them to wander in, Axe delivers. You lose a bit of the effortless grind Aura gives, but you gain chunkier hits.
Aegis, Lightning Staff: Keep these on the bench for backup. Use them to thin out ranged clutter or before things get up close, but your real damage comes from the inside out.

Best Tomes for Megachad

Image of Megachad tomes, Courtesy of vedinad

Megachad’s greatest enemy is a slow early game. The trick is leaning into upgrades that transform him from sluggish tank to rolling demolition crew well before the final minutes.

Damage Tome: Step one, always. You need enemies falling before they reach you. The higher your flat damage, the sooner you start feeling invincible.
Cooldown Tome: Muscle Flex goes from a funny party trick to a lifesaver when it’s off cooldown fast. Shrug off a bad spot, then keep moving.
Shield Tome: Stack this and watch as the late-game waves turn into background noise.
Attraction Tome: Want to hit your stride early? Speeding up XP gain gets you to game-changer upgrades faster than you think.

Playstyle: From Surviving to AFK Farming

Early runs with Megachad feel deceptively risky. You’re slow, the damage is only okay, and mobs can get out of hand if you wander into a bad corner. Start defensively: stack health boosters, prioritize Aura upgrades, and don’t let the memes fool you – be cautious until you’re actually rolling.

The moment you’ve got upgraded Aura and some tomes in play, the whole run shifts. Suddenly, you’re not running from mobs – you’re farming them. By late game, Megachad doesn’t need fancy dodging or Twitch reflexes – he just exists, and the map clears itself. If you want the ultimate “set it and forget it” character while feeling like you broke the game, this is how you do it.

Go in, set up the build, trust your shields, and enjoy the simplest power trip Megabonk has to offer.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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