Brotato Vagabond Build: Multi Trait Vagabond

Starting Equipment

Vagabond character build guide with Quarterstaff
Quarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoQuarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks +2% XP Gain/+5% XP Gain/+9% XP Gain/+15% XP Gain.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Apprentice

Optimal Stat Priority for Vagabond

Attack SpeedHPDodgeDamage

Weapons

Quarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoQuarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks +2% XP Gain/+5% XP Gain/+9% XP Gain/+15% XP Gain.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Apprentice
Claw - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoClaw - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Cryptid
Shredder - Starter weapon in BrotatoShredder - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 50%/65%/80%/100% chance for projectiles to explode on hit. Pierces 3 enemies dealing 100% damage.Available as starter weapon.
Taser - Starter weapon in BrotatoTaser - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Slows enemies in a radius around the projectile.Available as starter weapon.
Sword - Starter weapon in BrotatoSword - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks.Available as starter weapon.
Minigun - Starter weapon in BrotatoMinigun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1/2 enemies dealing -50% less damage with each pierce..Available as starter weapon.

Must-Have Items for Vagabond Build

Coffee - Common Brotato itemCoffee - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed-2 % DamageAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare Brotato itemLeather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Power Generator - Epic Brotato itemPower Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.
Greek Fire - Legendary Brotato itemGreek Fire - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Burning deals an additional 10% of current enemy HP as damage (1% for bosses and elites)Available by default.

Video & Creator

How to Unlock Build Components

Some items in this Vagabond Multi Trait Vagabond 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.

Vagabond
Have 6 different weapons at once
Quarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoQuarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks +2% XP Gain/+5% XP Gain/+9% XP Gain/+15% XP Gain.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Apprentice
Win a run with Apprentice
Claw - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoClaw - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Cryptid
Win a run with Cryptid

Core Strategy

Focus on maximizing different weapon traits for multiplicative bonuses. Cannot have duplicate weapons, but each weapon contributes its traits to all others. Build around surviving with multiple weapon types rather than specializing.

Required Stats:

Attack SpeedHPDodge

Early Game

Start with Quarterstaff for XP scaling. Focus on defensive stats early since you'll be using multiple weapon types. Prioritize armor and attack speed to compensate for mixed damage types.

Items:

Leather Vest - Rare Brotato itemLeather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Coffee - Common Brotato itemCoffee - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed-2 % DamageAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Quarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoQuarterstaff - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks +2% XP Gain/+5% XP Gain/+9% XP Gain/+15% XP Gain.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Apprentice
Claw - Unlockable weapon in BrotatoClaw - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Cryptid
Shredder - Starter weapon in BrotatoShredder - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 50%/65%/80%/100% chance for projectiles to explode on hit. Pierces 3 enemies dealing 100% damage.Available as starter weapon.

Mid Game

Add weapons that provide different traits to maximize bonuses. Focus on survival stats since specializing in specific damage types isn't optimal. Keep Quarterstaff for continued XP gains.

Items:

Power Generator - Epic Brotato itemPower Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.
Greek Fire - Legendary Brotato itemGreek Fire - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Burning deals an additional 10% of current enemy HP as damage (1% for bosses and elites)Available by default.
Tardigrade - Epic Brotato itemTardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Taser - Starter weapon in BrotatoTaser - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Slows enemies in a radius around the projectile.Available as starter weapon.
Sword - Starter weapon in BrotatoSword - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Alternates between thrusting and sweeping attacks.Available as starter weapon.

Late Game

Transition to powerful legendary weapons if found. Balance melee and ranged weapons to maintain flexibility. Focus on general damage increases that benefit all weapon types.

Items:

Exoskeleton - Legendary Brotato itemExoskeleton - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Armor+5 % Crit Chance+5 Engineering+5 % Speed-2 HP Regeneration-2 % Life StealAvailable by default.
Warrior Helmet - Epic Brotato itemWarrior Helmet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Armor+5 Max HP-5 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Scope - Rare Brotato itemScope - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+25 Range-7 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.

Weapons:

Minigun - Starter weapon in BrotatoMinigun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1/2 enemies dealing -50% less damage with each pierce..Available as starter weapon.

Avoid Items

Avoid items that heavily specialize in one damage type or severely reduce defensive stats, as the build relies on multiple weapon types and survival.

Items:

Triangle of Power - Epic Brotato itemTriangle of Power - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +20 % Damage+1 Armor-2 % Damage when you take damage until the end of the waveAvailable by default.
Glass Cannon - Epic Brotato itemGlass Cannon - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % Damage-3 ArmorAvailable by default.

Tips

Track weapon traits to maximize different bonuses. Don't focus on upgrading specific weapon types. Maintain a balance of melee and ranged weapons. Prioritize survival stats since you can't specialize in specific damage types.