You’ve gotten the hang of builds, Tomes, upgrades — but what separates average runs from elite ones? Movement. If you ever watched a seasoned player glide across terrain at inhuman speed while you struggle in their dust, they were using advanced techniques like bunny hopping and slide-hopping. These movement tricks aren’t just flashy — they provide real strategic advantage in looting, positioning, dodging, and map traversal.
This guide dives deep into Megabonk’s movement systems: how to perform bunny hops, when to slide, how to chain momentum, and how to use camera-turn speed boosts. Whether you're chasing efficiency or trying to kite bosses flawlessly, mastering these techniques gives you an edge few newer players even know exists.
🧭 The Core Movement Techniques
Here’s a breakdown of the key movement tools top players use:
| Technique | Primary Use | Key Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal Movement | Base speed boost | Holding two directions (e.g. W + A) is faster than straight movement |
| Camera-Turn / Air Strafing | Build speed in air | Turning the camera ~45° while moving builds additional speed, even without strafing |
| Slide-Hopping | Maintain momentum on ground | After landing, jump again (if not crouched) to preserve speed better than plain bunny hopping |
🛠 How Momentum Works: Megabonk’s Physics Breakdown
Enable Debug Speed for Feedback
In Settings → Game → Other, turn on Debug Speed. This shows your current numeric speed and helps you see what techniques actually work in real time.
Bunny Hopping is Momentum Maintenance, Not Creation
Many players call “bunny hop” the core trick — but in Megabonk, you cannot generate top speed from standstill with pure hopping. You must build velocity first (via camera-turn or diag movement), then use bunny-hops or slide-hops to maintain it.
Slide-Hop vs. Jump Hop
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On flat ground: Use slide-hop (jump right after landing) to preserve momentum. But avoid landing in crouch/slide stance, or friction will kill your speed.
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On slopes: Sliding helps you gain speed downwards, so jump off slopes into bunny hop for extra burst.
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Note: Some players recommend holding crouch (slide) right before landing to buffer mistimed hops. According to community sources, this can help maintain some speed when your timing is off.
Camera-Turn / Air Strafing Technique
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While in the air, smoothly pan the camera toward your strafe direction (e.g. turn right if strafing right).
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The act of rotating the view builds incremental velocity on top of your forward motion.
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On communities, players say combining it with strafing (A or D) helps curve your trajectory midair.
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Over time, as speed builds, the “sweet spot” for how sharply and quickly to turn shrinks — you need finer control.
💡 Pro Tips from the Community
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Diagonal stick on controllers: One Steam discussion reports you can bunny hop with a gamepad by angling the stick diagonally mid-land.
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Slope boosts: Sliding down and launching into hops is one of the most consistent ways to regain or amplify speed.
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Characters with movement bonuses: Some players mention that characters like Calcium or Tony McZoom can trigger speed boosts via camera-turn even while grounded, effectively making them movement specialists.
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Movement as survival: Advanced movement isn’t just about speed — it’s how you dodge attacks, kite bosses, and reposition during swarms. Circling groups of enemies while maintaining momentum is a favored tactic.
🎯 Step-by-Step: Practice Routine to Master Movement
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Warm-up Diagonal Moves
Move W + A / W + D around flat paths to feel subtle speed gain. -
Add Camera Turn in Air
Jump while moving, and during air time, pan the camera slightly toward your strafe. Observe Debug Speed to see gains. -
Chain Bunny Hops / Slide-Hops
On flat surfaces, land then immediately jump — avoid crouching on impact. Use slide-hop on slopes. -
Slope Launch Technique
Slide down a hill and at its base, jump into a hop — the downhill force adds to your velocity. -
Maintain Rhythm Under Pressure
Try practice in low enemy density zones to get perfect timing before swapping to swarm zones.
🧮 Why Movement Matters: Meta Impacts
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Loot Efficiency: Faster traversal lets you reach more shrines, chests, and hidden pickups per run.
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Position Control: Advanced movement gives you the advantage in dodging, kiting, and controlling engagements.
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Speed + Build Synergy: Items like Turbo Socks, Gold Sneakers, or movement Tomes augment your base movement techniques.
🚫 Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting
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Crouch landing kills momentum — avoid sliding into hop unless you’re on a slope.
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Stiff camera pans = no gain — smooth turns are needed, jerky motions break your speed buildup.
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Relying solely on bunny hops from standstill — you’ll never reach top speed without first building momentum.
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Overturning camera at high speed — the faster you are, smaller your valid camera-turn window becomes.
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