Brotato Hunter Build: Critical Range Hunter

Starting Equipment

Hunter character build guide with Crossbow
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.

Optimal Stat Priority for Hunter

Range DamageCrit ChanceMax HPArmor

Weapons

Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.
Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.

Must-Have Items for Hunter Build

Glasses - Common Brotato itemGlasses - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +20 RangeAvailable by default.
Hunting Trophy - Epic Brotato itemHunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Crazy
Lost Duck - Common Brotato itemLost Duck - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Luck-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Scope - Rare Brotato itemScope - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+25 Range-7 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.
Warrior Helmet - Epic Brotato itemWarrior Helmet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Armor+5 Max HP-5 % SpeedAvailable by default.

Video & Creator

How to Unlock Build Components

Some items in this Hunter Critical Range Hunter build require unlocking before they can be used. Note that items listed in "Avoid" sections are also shown here - check the build details to see if unlocking them is necessary for this strategy.

Hunter
Reach +300 Range
Hunting Trophy - Epic Brotato itemHunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Crazy
Win a run with Crazy
Tentacle - Rare Brotato itemTentacle - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Crit Chance+20% chance to heal 1 HP when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Lich
Win a run with Lich

Core Strategy

Focus on maxing crit chance early, then balance offense and defense. Use piercing from crossbows to clear multiple enemies efficiently.

Required Stats:

Range DamageCrit ChanceMax HPArmor

Early Game

Prioritize getting crit chance to 100% as quickly as possible. Don't ignore Max HP despite the character's reduced HP modification.

Items:

Glasses - Common Brotato itemGlasses - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +20 RangeAvailable by default.
Lost Duck - Common Brotato itemLost Duck - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Luck-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Warrior Helmet - Epic Brotato itemWarrior Helmet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Armor+5 Max HP-5 % SpeedAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.

Mid Game

Stack Hunting Trophies for material generation once crit is capped. Focus on upgrading crossbows to tier 3 for increased piercing damage.

Items:

Hunting Trophy - Epic Brotato itemHunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Crazy
Leather Vest - Rare Brotato itemLeather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Scope - Rare Brotato itemScope - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+25 Range-7 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.
Dangerous Bunny - Rare Brotato itemDangerous Bunny - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 free reroll in the shopAvailable by default.
Metal Plate - Rare Brotato itemMetal Plate - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor-3 % DamageAvailable by default.

Late Game

Aim for tier 4 crossbows and stack range damage. Balance defense with armor and dodge. Use multiple piercing hits for massive damage output.

Items:

Poisonous Tonic - Epic Brotato itemPoisonous Tonic - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed+5 % Crit Chance+15 Range-2 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.
Bandana - Epic Brotato itemBandana - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-10 % DamageAvailable by default.
Tentacle - Rare Brotato itemTentacle - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Crit Chance+20% chance to heal 1 HP when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Lich
Propeller Hat - Common Brotato itemPropeller Hat - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Luck-2 % DamageAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Crossbow - Starter weapon in BrotatoCrossbow - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces up to 1/2/3/4 times on critical hit.Available as starter weapon.

Avoid Items

Avoid taking late-game scaling items that won't have time to pay off. Be careful with items that reduce speed significantly.

Items:

Ball and Chain - Epic Brotato itemBall and Chain - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +15 % Damage+3 Armor+5 Knockback-3 % SpeedWeapons have a minimum cooldown of 0.75 seconds between attacksAvailable by default.
Extra Stomach - Legendary Brotato itemExtra Stomach - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Max HP when picking up a consumable while at maximum health (max +8 per wave)Available by default.

Tips

Position yourself to maximize piercing damage through multiple enemies. Keep track of armor vs dodge balance. Don't worry about overcapping crit chance as you can trade it away later for other stats.