How to Unlock Joe’s Dagger in Megabonk

If you’re playing Megabonk and wondering how to unlock Joe’s Dagger, you’ve come to the right place. This guide walks you through every step — from prerequisites to tips — in simple and human-friendly language. The path is long, but the reward is potent when used well.

What is Joe’s Dagger and Why It Matters

Joe’s Dagger is a special weapon in Megabonk with a built-in execute mechanic. What that means:

• On each hit, there is a 1% chance to instantly kill (execute) a regular enemy (i.e., non-boss, non-elite).
• Every time you pull off an execute, your damage increases by +1%, for the remainder of your current run (it does not carry over to future runs).
• Over time, if you chain many executes, Joe’s Dagger can become extremely powerful — especially during long, aggressive runs.

Because of this scaling nature, Joe’s Dagger is more of a mid-to-late run weapon. The earlier stages of a run may be tough, but once you begin executing reliably, its damage boost can snowball.

Unlock Requirement: Kill 10,000 Enemies with Dexecutioner

To get Joe’s Dagger, there is no random drop or loot table. It’s unlocked by hitting a milestone:

• You must kill 10,000 enemies using the Dexecutioner weapon.
• Only kills made while wielding Dexecutioner count. If you switch weapons mid-run, those kills won’t help toward the 10,000 total.
• Once you reach the 10,000-kill mark, Joe’s Dagger becomes unlocked and available for use in subsequent runs.

Before that, you must ensure you even have Dexecutioner unlocked (if you don’t already). According to some guides, unlocking Dexecutioner itself may require accumulating 12,500 total sword kills across all runs. So the path is:

1. Unlock Dexecutioner (if not already).
2. Equip Dexecutioner in your runs and use it exclusively.
3. Get 10,000 kills with Dexecutioner total.
4. Then unlock Joe’s Dagger permanently for future runs.

When unlocked, Joe’s Dagger becomes part of your weapon options without needing to grind that milestone again.

Step-by-Step: How to Grind the 10,000 Kills

This is going to be tedious, but strategic. Here’s a stepwise plan:

1. Unlock Dexecutioner (if needed).
   Before you can start counting kills, Dexecutioner must be accessible. If not yet unlocked, focus on items, run builds, or modes that help you gather sword kills.
2. Equip Dexecutioner every run.
   From the very start, only use that weapon. No switching. That ensures all your kills count.
3. Choose high-spawn zones / levels.
   Use maps or stages where enemies spawn frequently and densely. Minimize downtime between fights.
4. Boost your killing speed.
   Use upgrades, items, or runes that enhance:
   • Attack speed
   • Movement speed
   • Damage output
   • Crowd control or area clearing
5. The faster you kill, the more you inch toward the 10,000 mark.
6. Aim to chain kills, avoid long lulls.
   Try not to get stuck in rooms with few enemies or spend too much time exploring. Go for aggressive, flowing runs.
7. Stay consistent across many runs.
   You’ll rarely hit 10,000 in a few runs. It’s more like a grind across dozens (or even hundreds) of sessions. Every kill matters.
8. Check your progress (if available).
   Some game UIs track item unlock progress. Keep an eye on your Dexecutioner kills counter, so you know how far you’ve come.

Once you hit the 10,000-kill threshold (with Dexecutioner), Joe’s Dagger will unlock automatically. Then you are free to use it in future runs.

After Unlock: Best Way to Use Joe’s Dagger

Now that you have Joe’s Dagger, here are tips to get the most from it:

• Use it from early to midgame to build execute stacks. The sooner you execute enemies, the sooner your damage starts scaling.
• Target regular mobs, not bosses or elites. Bosses typically don’t count for the execute trigger.
• Combine with high-speed builds. Characters or builds that can hit fast, dodge, and clear waves suit Joe’s Dagger best.
• Manage risk. Early on, your damage may be low. You’ll need good survivability until your execute bonus kicks in.
• Don’t rely on it only. In tough rooms or boss fights, back it up with other weapons or items — but whenever possible, go for regular enemies to stack executes.