Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Vote for this build!
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Brotato Hiker Build: Speed Demon Hiker
Starting Equipment
Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Difficulty:
MediumGame Mode:
EndlessOptimal Stat Priority for Hiker
Movement SpeedAttack SpeedDodgeArmor
Weapons
Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Must-Have Items for Hiker Build
Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.
Jerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.
Ball 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.
Power Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.Creator: BrotatoBuilds.com
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How to Unlock Build Components
Some items in this Hiker Speed Demon Hiker 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.
Barnacle - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +35% stats gained from level upgrades+1 Curse when you level upUnlock requirement: Win a run with Creature
Fin - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+3 % Life Steal-8 LuckUnlock requirement: Win a run with SpeedyCredits & 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 movement speed to trigger the Hiker's passive ability, which grants materials and HP for every 80 steps. Use Jousting Lance to convert movement speed into damage output.
Required Stats:
Movement SpeedDodgeArmor
Early Game
Focus on getting multiple Jousting Lances early. The weapon's high base damage lets you invest in defensive stats instead of damage upgrades. Prioritize movement speed and economy items.
Items:
Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Beanie - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +4 % Speed-6 RangeAvailable by default.
Gentle Alien - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+5 % Damage+5% EnemiesAvailable by default.Barnacle - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +35% stats gained from level upgrades+1 Curse when you level upUnlock requirement: Win a run with CreatureWeapons:
Jousting Lance - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +2/+3/+4/+5 % Speed -10/-15/-20/-25 % Damage while standing still.Available as starter weapon.Mid Game
Build healing through regeneration and consumables. Ball and Chain provides excellent armor and damage. Focus on reaching but not exceeding around 70% movement speed.
Items:
Jerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.Ball 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.
Penguin - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration+1 HP Regeneration until the end of the wave when picking up a consumable while at maximum healthAvailable by default.
Plant - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP Regeneration-1 % Life StealAvailable by default.Late Game
Stack defensive stats to survive. Power Generator converts movement speed to damage. Mirror key items for additional scaling. Focus on dodge and armor to handle elite waves.
Items:
Power Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.
Metal Plate - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor-3 % DamageAvailable by default.
Fish Hook - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Locked items and weapons have a 20% chance to become cursed when leaving the shop+1 CurseAvailable by default.Fin - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+3 % Life Steal-8 LuckUnlock requirement: Win a run with Speedy
Mirror - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Duplicates the next item you get from the shop (item limits can't be exceeded)Available by default.Avoid Items
Avoid items focused on material generation since enemies drop 50% fewer materials. Focus on movement speed and defensive stats instead.
Items:
Baby Gecko - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Range+25% chance to instantly attract a material when it’s droppedAvailable by default.
Metal Detector - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +5% chance to double the value of picked up materials+6 Luck+2 Engineering-5 % DamageAvailable by default.Tips
Keep moving constantly to maintain Jousting Lance damage and trigger the passive. When using keyboard, tap a third direction when switching between left and right to avoid stopping. Don't exceed 70-80% movement speed if you struggle with dodging at high speeds.
