Brotato Artificer Build Guide & Best Explosive Setup
Bester Artificer Build mit Explosionen und Elementarschaden
Is Artificer good in Brotato?
Artificer is a strong explosive carry who can completely wipe waves when you scale elemental damage and explosion size correctly, especially in Endless and other high difficulty runs. However, the -100% Damage penalty and weaker armor scaling make him fragile if you neglect defenses.
Strengths
- Massive bonus explosion damage and explosion size scaling from elemental damage
- Excellent screen-wide wave clear in mid and late game, ideal for Endless farming
- Great synergy with explosive and elemental weapons like Shredder, Fireball and Nuclear Launcher
Weaknesses
- -100% Damage forces you to rely heavily on explosion and tool modifiers to deal damage
- Armor modifications are reduced by 50%, so stacking armor is less effective
- Positioning and movement are important; getting cornered or slowed can be lethal
Artificer Stats & Passive Ability
Artificer is built around explosions: his huge +175% Explosion Damage and bonus explosion size per point of Elemental Damage let him scale area-of-effect damage to absurd levels. Because he has -100% Damage, he relies on explosion and tool multipliers instead of regular damage scaling, so you want weapons and items that specifically say "explode" or give elemental damage. Armor is less efficient due to halved armor modifications, so focus on dodging, HP, and safety tools like Tardigrade while using Shredder, Fireball and Nuclear Launcher to delete entire waves from a safe distance.
Best Artificer Build (Endless): Nuclear Explosion Artificer Endless
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Weapon Setup
Shredder - 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.Shredder - 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.Shredder - 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.
Nuclear Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Soldier
Fireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.Fireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.Core Items
Hunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Crazy
Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.
Snowball - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Elemental Damage every time you get an item that increases Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Tardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.
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 JackStrategy
🌱Early Game
Open with Shredder for reliable explosive wave clear and pick up early Fireballs to start scaling elemental damage and explosion size. Prioritize survivability items like Tardigrade so you can safely stay near the center of the map while your explosions do the work.
Shredder - 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.Fireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.Tardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.Snowball - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Elemental Damage every time you get an item that increases Elemental DamageAvailable by default.⚡Mid Game
Once you find a Nuclear Launcher, pivot into it as your main nuke while keeping several Shredders or Fireballs for consistent clear. Stack elemental damage with items like Wolf Helmet and Snowball to inflate explosion size, and layer in safety tools like Tardigrade and Giant Belt so you can survive diving into dense packs.
Nuclear Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Unlock requirement: Win a run with SoldierShredder - 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.Fireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.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 JackTardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.
Explosive Turret - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a turret that shoots explosive bullets dealing 25 (+150%) damage in an areaAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless Scaling
In late waves and Endless, lean fully into elemental damage and explosion size so your Nuclear Launcher and Fireballs can screen-wipe on impact. Farm materials with Hunting Trophy, keep stacking Wolf Helmet and Snowball for more elemental scaling, and avoid speed penalties that make dodging boss patterns or elite projectiles harder.
Nuclear Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Unlock requirement: Win a run with SoldierFireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.Snowball - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Elemental Damage every time you get an item that increases Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Hunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with CrazyBest weapons for Artificer
Shredder - 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.Shredder is an explosive ranged weapon with a built-in chance for projectiles to explode on hit, letting Artificer fully leverage his +175% Explosion Damage and explosion size scaling. Its piercing projectiles make it fantastic for clearing dense packs in early and mid game before you transition into heavier nukes.
Nuclear Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Unlock requirement: Win a run with SoldierNuclear Launcher provides massive, slow but devastating explosions that scale incredibly well with Artificer’s explosion damage and elemental-based size bonuses, making it a prime late game and Endless finisher. Use it alongside smaller explosive weapons to ensure both strong single hits and consistent wave clear.
Fireball - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Deals -/5x3/6x4/8x5 (+100%) burning damage.Available as starter weapon.Fireball combines explosions with strong burning damage, directly benefitting from Artificer’s explosion scaling while also providing elemental damage to increase explosion size further. It is an excellent bridge weapon from early to late game and pairs well with items that increase elemental damage.
Best items for Artificer (core item pool)
Wolf Helmet - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Elemental Damage+20 Luck-5 EngineeringAvailable by default.Wolf Helmet grants a huge chunk of Elemental Damage, which directly increases Artificer’s explosion size by +4% per point, and extra Luck for better shop and drop quality. The loss of Engineering is negligible in this explosive ranged build.
Snowball - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Elemental Damage every time you get an item that increases Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Snowball snowballs Artificer’s Elemental Damage every time you pick up more elemental bonuses, compounding his explosion size scaling. In long Endless runs this can push your explosion radius to screen-wide coverage.
Tardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.Tardigrade offsets Artificer’s weaker armor scaling by nullifying a hit each wave, giving you a safety net while you play aggressively for maximum explosion coverage.
Hunting Trophy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: 33% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with CrazyHunting Trophy turns Artificer’s massive AOE crits into a strong eco engine, especially when your explosions hit many enemies at once in Endless, fueling more rerolls and high-tier 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 JackGiant Belt adds percentage current-health damage on crits, which pairs well with large AOE explosions that frequently crit, helping Artificer chunk down tanky enemies and bosses.
Explosive Turret - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a turret that shoots explosive bullets dealing 25 (+150%) damage in an areaAvailable by default.Explosive Turret adds an autonomous source of explosions that benefits from Artificer’s explosion-focused gameplan, contributing extra area damage without needing more positioning from you.
Artificer High Difficulty & Endless Strategy
Early Game
In the early waves, prioritize picking up Shredder and Fireball to guarantee explosive hits that bypass Artificer’s -100% Damage penalty. Focus on elemental damage and attack speed in level-ups, grabbing a few key defensive tools like Tardigrade so you can safely stay near the center and let explosions clear the map.
Mid Game
In mid game, look for a Nuclear Launcher and start stacking elemental damage with items such as Wolf Helmet and Snowball to rapidly grow explosion size. Maintain a mix of fast-firing explosives (Shredder/Fireball) and the Nuclear Launcher for big nukes, while adding survivability through HP, regen, and utility items like Giant Belt or more Tardigrades.
Late Game
In late waves and Endless, push your elemental damage as high as possible to reach near screen-wide explosions and rely on your AOE to pre-emptively delete threats. Avoid heavy speed penalties so you can still dodge elites and bosses, farm materials with Hunting Trophy, and play around the center or safe corners depending on projectile density.
💡 Artificer thrives on scaling elemental damage and explosion size until he can wipe entire waves instantly, which makes him particularly strong for Endless farming and high difficulty. Use Shredder and Fireball to stabilize early, transition into Nuclear Launcher as your main nuke, and always balance explosive power with enough movement and defensive layers to survive stray hits.
Artificer FAQ
1How do I unlock Artificer in Brotato?▼
Artificer is unlocked by killing 15 enemies with a single explosion, so play an explosion-focused character or build and position enemies tightly before triggering a big AOE.
2What are the best weapons for Artificer?▼
Based on the available builds, Shredder is the core early-game weapon, with Fireball as a strong elemental explosive option and Nuclear Launcher as the premier late-game and Endless nuke.
3Which stats should I prioritize on Artificer?▼
Prioritize Elemental Damage and Explosion Size first, then add Attack Speed and Range so your explosive weapons hit more often and from safer distances. Pick enough defensive stats to survive, as armor is less effective for him.
4Is Artificer good for Endless runs?▼
Yes. The featured build “Nuclear Explosion Artificer Endless” is specifically designed for Endless, leveraging Artificer’s explosion damage and elemental scaling to maintain strong wave clear far into the late game.
5Are there any items I should avoid on Artificer?▼
User recommendations suggest avoiding items that don’t help explosion size or survival, and being careful with heavy speed reduction effects because poor mobility makes dodging late-game threats much harder.
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Bull→
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Glutton→
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