Hammer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+4/+6 Knockback.Available as starter weapon.Vote for this build!
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Brotato Dwarf Build: Tanky Engineer Dwarf
Starting Equipment
Hammer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+4/+6 Knockback.Available as starter weapon.Difficulty:
MediumGame Mode:
EndlessOptimal Stat Priority for Dwarf
EngineeringMelee DamageArmorRegeneration
Weapons
Hammer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+4/+6 Knockback.Available as starter weapon.Hammer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+4/+6 Knockback.Available as starter weapon.
Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Must-Have Items for Dwarf Build
Tree - Common item in Brotato.Stats: More trees spawnAvailable by default.
Pocket Factory - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 EngineeringKilling a tree spawns a turretAvailable by default.
Tentacle - 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
Pearl - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 10 Luck you have +3% chance of finding an extra Pearl in a crateUnlock requirement: Win a run with Curious
Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.Creator: BrotatoBuilds.com
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How to Unlock Build Components
Some items in this Dwarf Tanky Engineer Dwarf 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.
Tentacle - 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 LichPearl - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 10 Luck you have +3% chance of finding an extra Pearl in a crateUnlock requirement: Win a run with Curious
Lighthouse - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +20 Engineering-1 Engineering for every 1 Structure you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Builder
Giant Belt - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Critical hits deal 10% of an enemy’s current health as bonus damage (1% for bosses and elites)Unlock requirement: Win a run with Jack
Rip and Tear - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Enemies have a 20% chance to explode for 10 (+50%) damage when they die-5 % Crit ChanceUnlock requirement: Win a run with Loud
Explosive Shells - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +60 % Explosion Damage+15 % Explosion Size-15 % DamageUnlock requirement: Win a run with Artificer
Improved Tools - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack SpeedIncreases the attack speed of your structures by 0% (50%)Unlock requirement: Win a run with CyborgCredits & Inspiration
This build was originally created by Cephalopocalypse. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and strategies with the Brotato community! While we've adapted and updated the build for our platform, we want to acknowledge the original creator's contribution to the game's community.
Core Strategy
Focus on stacking engineering and melee damage through the dwarf's passive ability, which grants 2 engineering and 1 melee damage for killing 6 enemies with a single attack. Build defensive stats early to survive the slow attack speed penalty.
Required Stats:
EngineeringMelee DamageArmorRegeneration
Early Game
Start with Hammer and gradually add Rocks for the blunt weapon bonus armor. Focus on defensive stats and economy items early. Group enemies together to trigger the passive ability. Don't worry about maximizing passive triggers - survival is more important.
Items:
Tree - Common item in Brotato.Stats: More trees spawnAvailable by default.Tentacle - 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 LichPearl - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 10 Luck you have +3% chance of finding an extra Pearl in a crateUnlock requirement: Win a run with CuriousBag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Medical Turret - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a medical turret that shoots bullets healing 3 (+5%) HPAvailable by default.Weapons:
Hammer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+4/+6 Knockback.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Mid Game
Build engineering constructs to help with wave clear. Focus on healing items to offset damage taken. Stack engineering items that synergize with your growing engineering stat. Pocket Factory is crucial for scaling damage output.
Items:
Pocket Factory - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 EngineeringKilling a tree spawns a turretAvailable by default.
Incendiary Turret - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a turret that shoots flames dealing 8x5 (+33%) burning damageAvailable by default.Lighthouse - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +20 Engineering-1 Engineering for every 1 Structure you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Builder
Garden - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a garden that creates a fruit every 15 secondsAvailable by default.
Jerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.Late Game
Scale engineering and explosion damage. Critical hits from constructs become significant with Pile of Books. Focus on maximizing regeneration and armor to survive boss fights.
Items:
Giant Belt - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Critical hits deal 10% of an enemy’s current health as bonus damage (1% for bosses and elites)Unlock requirement: Win a run with Jack
Pile of Books - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Your structures can crit+3 % Crit Chance+3 EngineeringAvailable by default.
Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.Rip and Tear - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Enemies have a 20% chance to explode for 10 (+50%) damage when they die-5 % Crit ChanceUnlock requirement: Win a run with LoudExplosive Shells - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +60 % Explosion Damage+15 % Explosion Size-15 % DamageUnlock requirement: Win a run with ArtificerAvoid Items
Avoid items that trade damage for attack speed, as the character already has a significant attack speed penalty. Focus on items that provide consistent benefits rather than conditional ones.
Items:
Improved Tools - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack SpeedIncreases the attack speed of your structures by 0% (50%)Unlock requirement: Win a run with Cyborg
Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.Tips
Prioritize horde waves over elites, as the character excels at killing groups but struggles with single targets. Don't feel pressured to optimize passive triggers - building a solid defensive foundation is more important. Keep enemies grouped up when possible but don't risk death to do so.
