I. Why Trinkets Decide the Strength
In high-floor runs (Floor 20+), your Toon’s base skills often cease to dominate outcomes. The real differentiator becomes the trinkets you equip. Proper trinket choice can elevate a competent Toon into a meta-defining powerhouse. This guide aims to deliver data-optimized analysis of the current meta and recommend best-in-slot trinket builds for different roles. We assume you already have access to most Toons and trinkets—and now want to optimize for peak performance.
II. Trinket Attributes & Effect Analysis
Key Stat Priorities
- Extraction Efficiency: How much faster you fill machines. Some trinkets provide % speed boost, flat completion bonuses. According to the wiki, some extraction trinkets like Vee’s Remote and Wrench are highlighted for extraction speed.
- Survival & Kiting (Speed / Stealth): Movement speed and stealth matter for avoiding or delaying encounters with Twisted. Wiki suggests walk/run speed trinkets (Dog Plush, Pink Bow) boost distractor/kiter builds.
- Resource Gain (Scavenge / Ichor): Acquiring Ichor is key for late game; trinkets that improve Ichor gain or unlock rarer machines can yield long-term value.
S-Tier / Universal Trinkets
Here are 3-5 trinkets that repeatedly show up in top builds across roles:
- Vee’s Remote: Frequently cited as “easily the best trinket in the game… pair with any Toon and still get great value out of it.”
- Magnifying Glass: Highly rated for extraction builds because of strong completion speed.
- Speedy Shoes / Pink Bow: Under movement/speed category, especially for kiter/distractor roles.
- Night Cap / Thermos (Stamina / Regeneration): Important for sustained extraction or survival.
High-Risk, High-Reward Trinkets
Some trinkets offer very strong effects but come with trade-offs (e.g., high noise, reduced stealth). Example: Brick reduces movement speed but may have niche utility. Knowing when to deploy these is key — e.g., if you’re confident in your kiting you might accept the penalty for a greater payoff.
III. Best Role-Specific Builds
- Extractor / Resource Specialist (The Extractor Build)
Core Toons Recommended: High-speed extraction Toons (e.g., Toon A / Toon B) Best Trinket Set (3 slots suggested):
- Trinket 1 (Extraction Core): Vee’s Remote
- Trinket 2 (Tolerance / Fail-safe): Magnifying Glass (or Participation Award)
- Trinket 3 (Survival/Mobility): Speedy Shoes or Night Cap for endurance Applicable Scenarios: Low-floor speed-runs for Ichor accumulation; high-floor runs where machine count and speed matter more than full kiting.
- Kiter / Runner / Distraction Specialist (The Kiter Build)
Core Toons Recommended: High speed or high mobility Toons (e.g., Toon C / Toon D) Best Trinket Set (3 slots):
- Trinket 1 (Speed Core): Pink Bow or Ribbon Spool
- Trinket 2 (Stealth/Exit): Dog Plush (walk-speed boost) or Diary (stealth boost)
- Trinket 3 (Control/Counter): Vanity Mirror (run speed in panic) or Alarm Applicable Scenarios: When the team needs someone to draw Twisted away, distract, or perform high-risk rescue/escape operations.
- Support / Vision & Control (The Support Build)
Core Toons Recommended: Support or utility Toons (e.g., Toon E / Toon F) Best Trinket Set (3 slots):
- Trinket 1 (Team Buff): Friendship Bracelet (or Sweet Charm)
- Trinket 2 (Vision/Control): Magnifying Glass (if support overlaps extraction) or Spare Bulb (light radius)
- Trinket 3 (Survivability): Thermos (stamina regen) or Water Cooler (higher stamina) Applicable Scenarios: When you are playing the “eyes” of the team — enabling safe extraction, managing rescue windows, and controlling Twisted pressure.
IV. Toon-Specific Build Deep Dive (Case Studies)
T0 Kiter Toon Build Example
Say your T0 kiter Toon has max-mobility base stats. You choose: Pink Bow + Dog Plush for maximum walk/run speed, and Vanity Mirror as contingency when panic mode triggers. This gives you ~10-15% base speed boost, meaning you can outwalk/evade many Twisted longer. Player forums call Dog Plush “amazing for distractors” but note it’s misused on non-distractor roles. Reddit
T0 Support Toon Build Example
Your support Toon benefits from increased team aura or healing radius. Equip Sweet Charm (ability cooldown reduction), Spare Bulb (larger light radius), and Thermos (better endurance). This lets you stay alive longer, maintain vision, and support extraction even under pressure.
V. Version Update Impact on Builds
Recent patch changes: For instance, in v0.9.1 Night Cap was reworked (regeneration buffed from 33% to 40%). Meta Shift Notes: Extraction-speed trinkets (like Vee’s Remote) remain dominant. Movement trinkets continue to have high value for kiting builds. Some niche trinkets (e.g., Brick, Coal) are frequently listed as “not worth the slot”. Future Predictions: Developers may nerf “must-have” extraction trinkets (Vee’s Remote) or increase cost/unlock requirements for high-tier movement trinkets, prompting build diversification.
VI. Conclusion & Summary
Core Build Philosophy: A successful build either compensates for a Toon’s weak points or amplifies its strengths. Player Advice: Don’t slavishly copy builds — adjust them according to your playstyle (aggressive extractor vs. defensive supporter). Community Call-to-Action: Share your unique trinket build outcomes! Have you discovered a lesser-known combo that outperforms the meta? Comment below and let other players benefit.
