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  • Top Brotato Hunter Build for Ultimate Gameplay Success

    Top Brotato Hunter Build for Ultimate Gameplay Success

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    The Hunter character in Brotato can be quite challenging to master, often causing frustration until you discover effective strategies. Fortunately, once you grasp the right techniques, winning becomes much easier.

    Like any spud, Hunter has multiple playstyles, but the one outlined here is the quickest and simplest. This build is effective for conquering Danger 5 in both Crash Zone and the Abyss.

    The Optimal Hunter Build

    Here are some excellent items to consider for this Hunter build:

    Bandana Projectiles pierce through one additional target; -10% Damage
    Pumpkin +15% Piercing Damage; Can’t exceed base damage; -2% Damage
    Sharp Bullet Projectiles pierce through one additional target; -20% Piercing Damage; -5% Damage; -3 Knockback
    Banner +20 Range; +10% Attack Speed; -5 Knockback
    Sunglasses +10% Critical Chance; -1 Armor
    Ricochet Your projectiles gain one bounce; -25% Damage
    Small Magazine +2 Ranged Damage; +10% Attack Speed; -6% Damage
    Cyclops Worm +12% Damage; -12 Range
    Glasses +20 Range

    The Hunter has some intriguing advantages and drawbacks. Right off the bat, he starts with +100 Range, plus +1% Damage for every 10 points of Range. This means you start with a 10% Damage boost before firing a single shot. Additionally, your Critical Chance is enhanced by 25%. However, there is a significant trade-off: he cannot harvest at all and his Max HP is reduced by 33%.

    Key stats to focus on with Hunter include:

    • Critical Chance
    • Range
    • Speed
    • Luck
    • Max HP
    • Attack Speed

    Since Hunter thrives on range, it’s best to use ranged weapons like Crossbows. While melee weapons can cover more area, they often come with longer cooldown times.


    Equipping yourself with 6 Crossbows transforms you into a powerful enemy-slaying force, as these weapons strongly benefit from Critical Chance. Critical hits allow the Crossbow to pierce through multiple foes. By leveling these weapons quickly or acquiring a Cursed version, you could pierce even more enemies.

    Be aware that while this piercing crit setup is impressive, it may not be as efficient as using explosive weapons like the Shredder or Rocket Launcher, so you might find that eliminating enemies takes longer than anticipated.

    Range is a clear priority since it boosts your Damage percentage and allows you to eliminate enemies off-screen. However, do not overly prioritize Range. For instance, if you get a +12 damage boost, it’s worth taking, as achieving 120 Range to equal that number can be challenging.

    Focus on boosting Luck and Speed early in the game. Luck increases the quality of items you find and offers more healing items. As your Luck grows, be sure to grab consumable healing items like Weird Food or Lemonade. Speed enhances your ability to dodge attacks and collect dropped resources. With 25+ Speed, you can easily evade bosses if direct confrontation seems too risky.

    Brotato Crossbow build Hunter fighting in the Abyss.

    While Hunter has lowered Max HP, it’s a crucial stat to invest in. Grab it whenever you can; if you come across a +3 or +4 Armor during level up, don’t hesitate to take it. This addition can significantly enhance the existing +3 Armor from having six Crossbows.

    Lastly, don’t overlook Attack Speed. Depending on RNG, you might have varying amounts, but aim for at least 50 Attack Speed. Since you won’t be using area damage weapons, quick firing is essential to handle waves of alien enemies.

    Tips for Playing as the Crossbow Hunter

    With the Crossbow build outlined here, you’ll need to be cautious while maneuvering. The Hunter’s limited Max HP will become more apparent as the game advances, particularly against Danger 5 foes (and bosses), who pack a punch. Therefore, securing Speed is vital.

    Brotato Hunter with Crossbow build fighting 2 bosses.

    With a Speed of 20 or higher, you can effectively outpace hordes, including the speediest bosses, gaining precious moments to eliminate enemies with your formidable critical hits. If you manage to secure decent Dodge (30+), you can maneuver closer to your enemies to collect valuable resources, but avoid making this a habit, as you’re still quite vulnerable.

    When facing bosses, try to keep your distance rather than engaging directly. Instead, maintain your distance, allowing your piercing attacks to reach them and swiftly chip away at their health.

  • Top Apprentice Build Strategies in Brotato

    Playing as the Apprentice in Brotato and the Brotato Abyssal Terrors DLC offers a similar yet distinct experience. While you’re still using the same character with its strengths and weaknesses, the introduction of new items and mechanics—like the Curse—adds enough variety to the game that we all could use a refresher on this roguelike.

    Here, we’ll discuss two builds that we think are the best for this little potato. These builds serve as a general guideline since we can’t predict which weapons, items, or stats you’ll find in the game’s randomness. However, either build can help you tackle Danger 5 in both Crash Zone and The Abyss.

    Apprentice Ghost Scepter Build

    As the name suggests, this build focuses on using Ghost Scepters, which provide you with health points as they accumulate kills on their counter. In the early waves, it’s wise to invest in +Max HP since Ghost Scepters might struggle to decimate enemies right away, leaving you with around 8 or 9 HP. After wave 5 or 6, consider picking up one or two Ghost Axes to boost your damage output.

    In the mid-game, you’ll start accumulating significant HP from the Ghost Scepters, and although they will secure most of the kills, Ghost Axes will contribute enough to increase your damage percentage.

    The primary stats to prioritize with the Apprentice Ghost Scepter build include:

    • Attack Speed
    • Crit Chance
    • Speed
    • Dodge

    Attack Speed and Crit Chance create a powerful combo that’s essential to this build, as Ghost Scepters will be your main source of damage and are designed for single-target attacks. As you’ll notice, the enemy hordes in each level will continuously grow larger and stronger, so quick elimination is crucial for survival.

    Boosting your Dodge is beneficial since Ghost weapons inherently provide extra Dodge and reduce Armor. Holding 6 Ghost weapons grants you +30% Dodge, meaning you only need an additional 30% through leveling or items to hit maximum Dodge.

    Adding Speed in increments to maintain at least 15-20 (more is better) helps you stay ahead of any looming hordes or tough bosses that you may not be able to defeat easily. Being able to evade their reach allows you to navigate through levels without getting defeated.

    Don’t overlook your secondary stats, as they can play a vital role. Always look to acquire Piercing, Bounces, and + XP Gain to enhance your performance.

    Apprentice Guns Build

    The Guns build is one of the most favored strategies for many characters in Brotato, and it can be effectively utilized with the Apprentice as well. This build acts as a glass cannon, so if you choose this route, you must be cautious to avoid taking multiple hits at once.

    For your weaponry, ensure you have SMGs paired with one or two Shredders. As you progress into the mid to late game, you can swap out one SMG for either a Laser Gun or Revolver for higher single-shot damage. If you come across them, you can also replace Shredders with Rocket Launchers or Nuclear Launchers, and swap an SMG for a Minigun or Chain Gun if those become available.

    The key stats for the Apprentice Guns build are:

    • Max HP
    • Attack Speed
    • Luck
    • Damage %
    • Speed

    Since leveling up comes at the cost of HP, it’s important to focus on +Max HP early on. Aim to keep your HP around 50 or higher, and occasionally boost your Armor, as it scales well in the 1 to 10 range. This strategy will enhance your survivability and help you avoid being defeated in a single strike.

    Avoid confronting large enemies directly, as they can quickly chip away at your HP. If you’re surrounded by aliens with no escape route, it’s better to push through smaller enemies, which will only inflict minimal damage.

    Increasing your Luck consistently is crucial, as it will yield better +6 and +9 HP boosts when leveling up, which are essential. Higher Luck translates to more healing item drops, allowing you to forgo HP regeneration items.

    When clearing waves, Attack Speed combined with a Damage percentage increase becomes essential. You won’t need to focus on Ranged Damage, as you gain +1 every time you level up.

    Lastly, ensure you maintain your Speed, which is critical for evading boss attacks and grabbing resources dropped by your foes since letting them lie around is not beneficial.

    For your secondary stats, prioritize Piercing and Piercing Damage with this gun build, as they significantly enhance your ability to clear waves. Additionally, having Consumable Heal and improvements for Explosions can be incredibly beneficial since you’ll likely have one or two explosive weapons in your arsenal.