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Brotato Chef Build: Engineering Chef

Starting Equipment

Chef character build guide with Wrench
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.

Optimal Stat Priority for Chef

EngineeringLuckRegenerationArmor

Weapons

Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.
Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.

Must-Have Items for Chef Build

Scared Sausage - Common Brotato itemScared Sausage - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Attacks have a 25% chance to deal 3x1 (+100%) burning damageAvailable by default.
Snake - Common Brotato itemSnake - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Burning spreads to an additional nearby enemy-1 Max HPAvailable by default.
Clockwork Wasp - Rare Brotato itemClockwork Wasp - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Structure attack speed+5 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Coupon - Common Brotato itemCoupon - Common item in Brotato.Stats: -5 % Items PriceAvailable by default.
Jerky - Rare Brotato itemJerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.
Incendiary Turret - Rare Brotato itemIncendiary Turret - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a turret that shoots flames dealing 8x5 (+33%) burning damageAvailable by default.
Pocket Factory - Rare Brotato itemPocket Factory - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 EngineeringKilling a tree spawns a turretAvailable by default.
Bandana - Epic Brotato itemBandana - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-10 % DamageAvailable by default.

Video & Creator

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Creator: Cephalopocalypse

How to Unlock Build Components

Some items in this Chef Engineering Chef 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.

Chef
Have at least 25 enemies burning at the same time
Fairy - Epic Brotato itemFairy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration for every different Tier I item you have -3 HP Regeneration for every different Tier IV item you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Renegade
Win a run with Renegade
Whetstone - Rare Brotato itemWhetstone - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +4 % Life Steal-3 KnockbackUnlock requirement: Win a run with Sick
Win a run with Sick

Core Strategy

Use engineering build with wrenches to spread fire across the map. The character does triple damage to burning enemies but enemies have double health. Scared Sausage and Incendiary Turrets help maintain consistent burning status on enemies.

Required Stats:

EngineeringLuckRegeneration

Early Game

Focus on getting multiple wrenches early. Prioritize harvesting in first waves for economy. Get Scared Sausage to help spread fire. Aim for at least 4-5 wrenches by wave 3.

Items:

Scared Sausage - Common Brotato itemScared Sausage - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Attacks have a 25% chance to deal 3x1 (+100%) burning damageAvailable by default.
Snake - Common Brotato itemSnake - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Burning spreads to an additional nearby enemy-1 Max HPAvailable by default.
Peaceful Bee - Common Brotato itemPeaceful Bee - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +4 % Dodge+4 Harvesting-1 Melee Damage-1 Ranged DamageAvailable by default.
Lemonade - Common Brotato itemLemonade - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP recovered from consumablesAvailable by default.
Helmet - Common Brotato itemHelmet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Armor-2 % SpeedAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Wrench - Starter weapon in BrotatoWrench - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Spawns a Turret/Incendiary Turret/Laser Turret/Explosive Turret.Available as starter weapon.

Mid Game

Build up defensive stats and healing. Focus on combining wrenches into higher levels. Use mix of Incendiary and Laser Turrets. Aim for consistent healing through regeneration.

Items:

Clockwork Wasp - Rare Brotato itemClockwork Wasp - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Structure attack speed+5 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Jerky - Rare Brotato itemJerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.
Coffee - Common Brotato itemCoffee - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed-2 % DamageAvailable by default.
Coupon - Common Brotato itemCoupon - Common item in Brotato.Stats: -5 % Items PriceAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare Brotato itemLeather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.

Late Game

Optional buy one Chainsaw for boss fights. Stack regeneration and armor for survival. Maintain mix of turrets for consistent damage and burning application.

Items:

Plastic Explosive - Epic Brotato itemPlastic Explosive - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % Explosion SizeAvailable by default.
Fairy - Epic Brotato itemFairy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration for every different Tier I item you have -3 HP Regeneration for every different Tier IV item you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Renegade
Coral - Rare Brotato itemCoral - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +10 HP Regeneration while standing still-10 RangeAvailable by default.
Alien Worm - Common Brotato itemAlien Worm - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Max HP+2 HP Regeneration-1 HP recovered from consumablesAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Chainsaw - Starter weapon in BrotatoChainsaw - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Cooldown is 1.83s/1.52s every 40/30 shots Deals 10%/20% of an enemy’s current health as bonus damage (1%/2% for bosses and elites).Available as starter weapon.

Avoid Items

Avoid items focused on percent damage as most damage comes from constructs. Be careful with items that reduce speed as positioning is important.

Items:

Whetstone - Rare Brotato itemWhetstone - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +4 % Life Steal-3 KnockbackUnlock requirement: Win a run with Sick
Power Generator - Epic Brotato itemPower Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.

Tips

Use consumables when enemies are nearby to maximize fire explosion value. Position near your construct cluster for maximum damage output. Tap movement with Coral for bonus regeneration when needed. Don't focus on killing elites - survival is more important.