SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Vote for this build!
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Brotato Well Rounded Build: Well Rounded Beginner's SMG
Starting Equipment
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Difficulty:
MediumGame Mode:
EndlessOptimal Stat Priority for Well Rounded
HarvestingRange DamageAttack SpeedMax HP
Weapons
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.
Double Barrel Shotgun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 2/2/2/3 enemies, dealing -30% less damage after each piercing.Available as starter weapon.Double Barrel Shotgun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 2/2/2/3 enemies, dealing -30% less damage after each piercing.Available as starter weapon.Double Barrel Shotgun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 2/2/2/3 enemies, dealing -30% less damage after each piercing.Available as starter weapon.Must-Have Items for Well Rounded Build
Fertilizer - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Harvesting-1 Melee DamageAvailable by default.
Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.
Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Scar - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +20 % XP Gain-8 RangeAvailable by default.
Cape - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Life Steal+20 % Dodge-2 Melee Damage-2 Ranged Damage-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Stone Skin - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Max HP for every permanent 1 Armor you have -6 % Attack SpeedUnlock requirement: Win a run with GolemCreator: BrotatoBuilds.com
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How to Unlock Build Components
Some items in this Well Rounded Well Rounded Beginner's SMG 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.
Stone Skin - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Max HP for every permanent 1 Armor you have -6 % Attack SpeedUnlock requirement: Win a run with Golem
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
Lucky Charm - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +30 Luck-2 Melee Damage-1 Ranged DamageUnlock requirement: Win a run with Lucky
Padding - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Max HP+1 Max HP for every 80 Materials you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with SaverCredits & 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 reaching key stat breakpoints: 21+ harvesting early, 5+ flat range damage, 20-50% attack speed, and 10-15% life steal. The Well-Rounded's starting bonuses in HP, speed, and harvesting provide a solid foundation for scaling.
Required Stats:
HarvestingRange DamageAttack SpeedLife Steal
Early Game (Waves 1-5)
Priority is reaching 21+ harvesting for the breakpoint. Buy SMGs and Shotguns early to establish weapon synergies. Grab economy items like Bag and Tree. Break trees immediately for materials and crates.
Items:
Fertilizer - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Harvesting-1 Melee DamageAvailable by default.Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.Scar - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +20 % XP Gain-8 RangeAvailable by default.
Tree - Common item in Brotato.Stats: More trees spawnAvailable by default.Weapons:
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Double Barrel Shotgun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 2/2/2/3 enemies, dealing -30% less damage after each piercing.Available as starter weapon.Mid Game (Waves 6-12)
Focus on reaching 50-60 HP before first elite wave. Build up life steal to 10-15%. Increase attack speed and damage percentages. Don't fear items that increase enemy count as they provide more resources.
Items:
Cape - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Life Steal+20 % Dodge-2 Melee Damage-2 Ranged Damage-2 Elemental DamageAvailable 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
Medical Turret - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a medical turret that shoots bullets healing 3 (+5%) HPAvailable by default.Lucky Charm - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +30 Luck-2 Melee Damage-1 Ranged DamageUnlock requirement: Win a run with Lucky
Mouse - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Life Steal+10% Enemies-5 HarvestingAvailable by default.Late Game (Waves 13-20)
Aim for 80-100 HP, 10+ armor, and 60% dodge. Prioritize piercing upgrades for weapons. Focus on burst damage for elites. Upgrade weapons to level 3-4, prioritizing Shotguns for higher levels.
Items:
Stone Skin - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Max HP for every permanent 1 Armor you have -6 % Attack SpeedUnlock requirement: Win a run with Golem
Heavy Bullets - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +5 Ranged Damage+10 % Damage+10 Range-5 % Attack Speed-5 % Crit ChanceAvailable by default.
Metal Plate - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor-3 % DamageAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Recycling Machine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Gain 35% more materials from recycling itemsAvailable by default.Key Breakpoints
21+ Harvesting (Wave 1-3), 5+ Range Damage (Wave 4-5), 20-50% Attack Speed (Wave 6-10), 10-15% Life Steal (Wave 8-12), 80-100 HP (Wave 13+), 10+ Armor (Wave 15+), 60% Dodge (Wave 18+)
Avoid Items
Avoid items that reduce consumable healing, speed penalties early game, or expensive items that don't directly contribute to core stats. Don't take engineering items as they don't synergize with the build.
Items:
Alien Worm - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Max HP+2 HP Regeneration-1 HP recovered from consumablesAvailable by default.Padding - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Max HP+1 Max HP for every 80 Materials you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Saver
Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.Tips
Stay near center of arena for better material collection. Kill loot aliens immediately for guaranteed crates. Let eggs hatch for more materials. Focus elites quickly before other enemies accumulate. Use shotguns at close range for maximum effectiveness.
