Introduction to the Lich Build
Welcome to the Lich Build Guide, focused on stacking multiple sources of damage for efficient wave clear and strong scaling.
This build revolves around combining Slingshot ricochets, item-based damage, and Lich’s passive to create a layered damage system that eventually plays by itself.
Early Game Strategy (First 3 Waves)
Priorities
- Stack 6 Slingshots as quickly as possible
- Build early Ranged Damage for wave clear
- Start setting up multiple damage sources
Core Mechanics
- Slingshots provide strong ricochet damage
- Synergize well with Lich’s passive and item-based damage
Key Early Items
- Cyberball
- Baby Elephant
- Trees
- Baby Gecko
- Bag
Strategy
- Focus on building a strong early economy
- Use ricochets to efficiently clear waves
- Prepare for scaling into multiple damage sources
Stat Priority
- Ranged Damage
- Attack Speed
- Luck (high-value rolls)
- HP (only high-value early, prioritize later)
Luck is especially valuable due to synergy with Cyberball and Baby Elephant.
Mid Game Strategy
This phase focuses on expanding your damage sources and enabling strong synergies.
Key Items
- Baby With a Beard
- Baby Elephant
- Blood Donation
- Blood Leech
Core Synergy
- Blood Donation + Lich passive:
- Self-damage triggers passive damage output
- Converts HP loss into offensive scaling
Strategy
- Stack multiple damage layers:
- Ricochets (Slingshot)
- On-hit effects
- Passive damage
- Begin investing heavily in survivability:
- HP
- Life Regeneration
- Life Steal
- Continue scaling:
- Luck
- Ranged Damage
Late Game Strategy
At this stage, the build becomes highly automated with multiple overlapping damage systems.
Damage Sources
- Slingshot ricochets
- Baby With a Beard projectiles
- Lich passive (triggered by self-damage)
- Cyberball / Baby Elephant scaling
Key Items
- Bloody Hand
- Cape
- Extra Stomach
- Lucky Coin
Strategy
- Focus on scaling all stats:
- HP
- Life Steal / Regen
- Luck
- Ranged Damage
- Maintain survivability while passive damage handles waves
- Let the build operate with minimal input
Strengths of the Build
- Multiple Damage Sources (Layered Scaling)
- Strong Wave Clear
- Excellent Boss and Elite Performance
- Semi-Automated Late Game
Weaknesses to Watch Out For
- Relies on Item Synergies
- Needs HP Investment for Stability
- Can Be Weak Without Proper Setup
Conclusion
The Lich Slingshot build is a powerful strategy built around damage layering and passive scaling.
By combining ricochet mechanics, item-based damage, and self-damage synergies, you create a build that becomes extremely efficient and nearly self-sustaining in the late game.
It’s a strong and consistent option for pushing beyond wave 20, with excellent performance against both elites and bosses.