Rescue Monke in the Forest, slip the Gold Key into his cage, and the Bananarang becomes yours. From there the weapon demands spatial awareness: move with intent, stretch throws with Size Tome, and reposition during flight so enemies funnel into the return path. When you layer cooldown, quantity, and Monke's wall climbing, every arena becomes a looping gauntlet of banana steel.
- Return path damage is identical to the outbound hit, effectively doubling every accurate throw.
- Movement after casting determines the boomerang's path home, letting you steer hits around corners and cover your flank.
- Pairs perfectly with Monke's wall climbs for high-angle throws that chew through vertical lanes.
Unlock Forest rescue of Monke Find the Gold Key, free Monke, and finish the run to keep the weapon.
Core scaling Size → Cooldown → Projectile
Input load Medium Plan routes before you throw to land both hits.
Best pilots Monke, Calcium, Fox
Boomerang Mastery Milestones
| Rank | Throws | Return Speed | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 1 banana | Base speed | Line projectile with double-hit potential |
| 6-10 | 2 bananas | +15% | Returns track current position more aggressively |
| 11-15 | 2 bananas | +30% | Pierces armor and staggers on the way back |
| 16+ | 3 bananas | +45% | Return leaves a lingering slice trail |
- Return speed also affects how quickly you can cast again—cooldown builds feel smoother after rank 10.
- Size Tome multiplies both reach and hitbox, so early investments snowball.
Core mechanic breakdown
Double-hit choreography
Throw through the pack, sidestep, and force enemies to walk the return path for guaranteed second hits.
Wall climb launch pads
Use vertical walls to elevate Monke, changing throw angles and clearing layered waves.
Adaptive targeting
Smart targeting favors high-threat elites; reposition during flight to drag the boomerang across stragglers.
Mod priority and alternatives
Must-have mods
- Size Tome rank 10 for maximum outbound reach.
- Cooldown Tome rank 8+ to tighten throw cadence.
- Range boosters like Boomerang Enhancer or Return Accelerator.
Flexible picks
- Projectile Tome once you can consistently land both hits.
- Speed relics to keep Monke mobile mid-throw.
Situational tech
- Defensive relics such as Chonkplate when learning positioning.
- Luck boosters on Fox to farm rare boomerang modifiers.
Recommended build patterns
Jungle Acrobat
Signature Monke setup that abuses wall climbs and high agility.
Core mods
- Size Tome 10
- Cooldown Tome 8
- Agility Tome 6
Priority relics
- Climbing Gear
- Jungle Boots
- Boomerang Enhancer
- Banana Bunch
Gameplay notes
- Climb walls to launch throws from elevated angles.
- Weave figure-eights so return paths overlap.
- Use bursts of speed to dodge while bananas cycle.
Boomerang Master
Pure projectile scaling for players who favor precise throws.
Core mods
- Projectile Tome 7
- Damage Tome 9
- Cooldown Tome 6
Priority relics
- Range Extender
- Multi-Boomerang
- Precision Scope
- Return Accelerator
Gameplay notes
- Aim down long corridors to maximize pierce value.
- Kite backwards so returning bananas mow down pursuers.
- Stack cooldown shrines during mid-game to smooth pacing.
Survival Monkey
Balanced defensive variant to learn the weapon safely.
Core mods
- Health Tome 6
- Armor Tome 6
- Size Tome 5
Priority relics
- Protective Bark
- Quick Escape
- Steady Aim
- Emergency Banana
Gameplay notes
- Hold mid-range, letting armor buy time for double hits.
- Practice dodging powerups you do not need to avoid accidental pickups.
- Add offensive tomes only after survivability feels stable.
Synergy quick reference
Partner Synergy Usage tips Monke Wall-climbing passive unlocks unique throw angles. Core pairing—always level agility early to exploit vertical routes. Calcium Speed-to-damage conversion makes double hits hit harder. Ideal when you want to kite widely while bananas do the work. Fox Luck bonus improves odds of rollable projectile upgrades. Great for farming rare boomerang relics while keeping burn secondaries. CL4NK Crit-centric passives let returning bananas delete bosses. Split focus with Revolver for single-target cleanup.
Weapon matchup comparisons
Dexecutioner
- Edge: Bananarang controls space and hits twice without exposing you.
- Watch for: Dexecutioner finishes elites faster when you commit to melee.
- Best when: You want safe crowd work while leveling crit or support weapons.
Bow
- Edge: Bananarang self-steers on the return, requiring less aim.
- Watch for: Bow keeps a higher sustained rate of fire once attack speed stacks.
- Best when: Maps have corners and chokepoints you can abuse for return routes.
Axe
- Edge: Earlier access to ranged pressure before spin scaling comes online.
- Watch for: Axe eventually overwhelms raw damage once projectiles spike.
- Best when: You need dependable midgame clearing before late-game scaling.
Playstyle rhythm and details
Plan the loop
- Throw, move diagonally, and force enemies to chase your previous location.
- Leave yourself escape space so returning bananas are not wasted on empty lanes.
Control pacing
- Pause briefly before casting if cooldown is ready; syncing multiple throws prevents overlap waste.
- Use stutter steps to reposition without outrunning your own return arcs.
Boss rhythm
- Circle bosses so each throw clips twice, then dash through to reset spacing.
- Keep a secondary weapon ready for phase bursts while bananas reset.
Operational checklist
- Unlock Monke and the Bananarang in the Forest.
- Raise Size Tome to 10 before midgame spike waves.
- Keep cooldown within 1.1s to maintain constant coverage.
- Practice wall climbs to alter throw angles safely.
- Pair with a burst secondary for boss phases.
FAQ quick answers
Why do my bananas miss on the way back?
You are standing still. Move after the throw so the return home crosses the enemies rather than tracing empty air.
Is Size Tome really better than Damage Tome?
For Bananarang yes—the extra reach means both hits connect, doubling effective DPS before raw damage matters.
Can I cap projectile count early?
Only after you are reliably landing every boomerang. Otherwise you will add chaos faster than damage.