Looking to add a powerful new character to your roster in Megabonk? This guide breaks down the exact steps to unlock Roberto, the spectral new fighter introduced in the Spooky Update. The process involves unlocking a new map and defeating specific bosses, so let’s get started.
Understanding the Prerequisites
Before you can even think about Roberto, you must first gain access to the Graveyard, the third map in Megabonk. This map is the cornerstone of the Spooky Update and the key to your goal.
Step 1: How to Unlock the Graveyard Map
The Graveyard is not available from the start. Follow these steps to unlock it:
Start a Run with Calcium: Begin a new game using the Calcium character.
Play in Desert Tier 2: You must be playing in the second tier of the Desert map.
Find and Disturb Four Graves: Locate and interact with (or “disturb”) four random gravestones scattered across the map. This will spawn four different ghosts.
Defeat the Ghosts: Eliminate all four spectral enemies that appear.
Summon and Defeat Calcium’s Dad: After the ghosts are defeated, a skeleton statue will appear. Interacting with it summons the Undead Boss, known as “Calcium’s Dad.” Defeating this boss is the final step to permanently unlocking the Graveyard map for all future runs.
Step 2: Unlocking the Scythe Weapon
Roberto’s unlock is directly tied to a specific weapon. You must first unlock the Scythe before Roberto becomes available.
There are two boss methods to unlock the Scythe, both taking place in the new Graveyard map.
Method A: Defeat Big Bob
Enter the Crypt: Within the Graveyard, find and enter the Crypt area.
Collect Four Crypt Keys: Open chests inside the Crypt to gather four Crypt Keys.
Summon Big Bob: Use the four keys to summon the boss Big Bob.
Defeat Him: Win the fight against Big Bob to unlock the Scythe weapon.
Method B: Defeat Spooky Steve (Alternative)
Fail to Exit the Crypt in Time: Once inside the Crypt, if you do not exit before the timer runs out…
Face Spooky Steve: The boss Spooky Steve will automatically appear.
Win an Intense Battle: Spooky Steve has an enormous health pool (approximately 340.3Ud). Defeating him is a major challenge but also rewards you with the Scythe unlock.
Pro Tip for Spooky Steve: This fight demands a powerful build. Focus on maximizing damage, attack speed, and cooldown reduction. The Dexecutioner as a primary weapon, supported by items like the XP Tome, is highly recommended.
Step 3: Claiming Roberto
Once you have successfully unlocked the Scythe weapon by defeating either Big Bob or Spooky Steve, the character Roberto will automatically be added to your character selection screen. You can now start a run with him!
Why Roberto is Worth the Effort
Roberto is considered a top-tier character in the current Megabonk meta. His power comes from a powerful item-based passive ability that can grant you free chests during a run, significantly accelerating your power growth and increasing your chances of a successful, high-score game.
FAQ: Unlocking Roberto in Megabonk
Q: Can I unlock Roberto without the Graveyard map?
A: No. Unlocking the Graveyard map by defeating Calcium’s Dad is an absolute requirement.
Q: Do I have to defeat both Big Bob and Spooky Steve?
A: No. You only need to defeat one of them to unlock the Scythe, which in turn unlocks Roberto. Big Bob is summoned via keys, while Spooky Steve appears if you take too long in the Crypt.
Q: Which boss is easier for unlocking the Scythe?
A: Big Bob is generally considered the more straightforward method, as you can prepare for the fight. Spooky Steve has a massive health pool and punishes slower builds, making him a harder but optional challenge.
Q: What is Roberto’s main strength?
A: Roberto’s strength lies in his passive skill, which generates additional free chests. This provides a major economic and item advantage throughout your run.
Q: Can I use any character to unlock the Scythe and Roberto?
A: Yes, but only after the Graveyard is unlocked. The initial Graveyard unlock must be done with the Calcium character.
Conclusion
Unlocking Roberto in Megabonk’s Spooky Update is a multi-stage challenge that adds depth to the game. The journey involves unlocking a new map with Calcium, then venturing into that Graveyard to claim the Scythe by defeating a major boss like Big Bob or Spooky Steve. The effort is well worth it, as Roberto’s exceptional passive ability makes him one of the most valuable characters for powerful, high-level runs. Gear up, master the Graveyard, and add Roberto to your team today.