Gold Magnet
A floating charm that pulls fortune from the shadows without slowing your escape.
The Gold Magnet is a passive Relic that fundamentally alters how survivors interact with the game's economy during their desperate runs. Unlike active weapons that strike foes, this floating charm hovers near the player, drawing scattered gold coins from enemies and treasure chests directly into their inventory. It serves as an essential tool for maximizing income without breaking momentum or exposing oneself to unnecessary danger while chasing loot.
- Type
- Relic / Passive
- Function
- Attracts Gold Coins
- Acquisition
- Found in Candelabra Witches' Candles, Treasure Chests, or via specific character traits
- Stacking
- Multiple instances increase the radius and speed of attraction
- Synergy
- Works with all characters and does not occupy a weapon slot
Lore & Background
Legends among the few who return from the graveyard speak of these charms as the only reason they could afford better gear or survive long enough to reach the next stage. It is said that the Magnet hums with a faint, greedy energy, sensing the metallic resonance of gold even through walls of monsters. While some purists argue that chasing gold is dishonorable, the survivors know the truth: without the steady stream of wealth provided by this relic, the endless hordes would eventually overwhelm them before they could purchase a single upgrade.
In Their Own Story
The rain fell in sheets over the Graveyard, turning the mud into a slick trap for the unprepared. Elena dodged a swipe from a Ghoul, her heart pounding as she spotted a cluster of gold coins scattered near the corpse of a fallen knight. Usually, she would have to sprint toward them, leaving her back exposed to the encroaching horde. But today, the small, glowing orb hovering just behind her shoulder pulsed with a soft, amber light. One by one, the coins detached from the mud and spiraled into her inventory, drawn by an invisible tether. She didn't have to stop running; she didn't have to look back. The gold came to her, buying time, buying power, and keeping her alive just long enough for the next dawn.
Reader's Guide
The Gold Magnet functions as a passive ability that automatically pulls nearby gold coins toward the survivor character. It does not require activation or mana management; it simply works continuously while active on screen. To acquire this Relic, players typically find it inside Candelabra Witches' candles scattered throughout stages like the Graveyard or Moongolow. It can also drop from treasure chests or be granted by specific character traits and boss defeats. Unlike weapons, it does not have a level-up mechanic in the traditional sense; instead, its effectiveness is determined by how many instances of the Relic you possess. Each additional Gold Magnet increases both the radius of attraction and the speed at which coins are drawn to the player. There is no 'max level' for the effect itself, but players generally aim to collect multiple copies to cover a wide area around their character. This allows for efficient farming without deviating from the path. There are no specific weapon evolutions for the Gold Magnet since it is not an active attack tool. However, its utility is maximized when paired with characters that have high movement speed or those that naturally drop more gold, ensuring a constant flow of resources to upgrade other weapons like the Garlic or Magic Wand.
Did You Know?
- The Gold Magnet allows players to collect coins without stopping their movement, which is crucial for dodging fast enemies.
- Multiple Gold Magnets stack additively, significantly increasing the effective collection radius around the survivor.
- It is one of the few items that provides a purely economic benefit rather than combat damage or defense.