Masochist: Pain Engine
Danger 5Hardfor v1.1 + Paws & Claws · updated 2026-11-01
Masochist gains 5% damage every time it's hurt, until the wave ends. Take hits on purpose early in each wave, survive with regen and armor, and let the stacks build.
Stat priority
Weapons
| Weapon | Copies | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | 4 | core | Strong with armor and HP, and Masochist has both. |
| Scissors | 2 | starter | The starting weapon. Swap for more Shields later. |
Items
| Item | Priority | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Donation | must | 1 damage every second means a damage stack every second. |
| Regeneration Potion | must | Doubles regen below half HP, where Masochist lives. |
| Bloody Hand | should | Life steal, % Damage, and more self-damage to stack. |
| Doc Moth | should | Doubles your regen inside its aura. |
| Fairy | nice | Regen from cheap items. |
| Medikit | nice | Big late-game regen. |
| Goblet | nice | Healing from kills. |
Avoid
- Sad Tomato — Starting every wave at half HP leaves no room to stack safely.
Run plan
Early (waves 1–6)
Regen and armor. Get hit early in each wave to start stacking.
Mid (waves 7–14)
Blood Donation and Regeneration Potion. Hover low, but out of one-hit range.
Late (waves 15–20)
Max HP and armor so the boss can't burst you.
Why it works
- Damage stacks reset each wave, so self-damage items keep the engine running from the first second.
- Dodge works against the plan unless you have constant self-damage.
- Without defensive items in the shop the build collapses. Reroll for regen early.
See the Masochist page for the full stat line and unlocks.