Brotato Generalist Build Guide
Generalist Build & Waffen-Tipps
Is Generalist good in Brotato?
Generalist is a flexible and powerful hybrid character that scales both melee and ranged damage at the same time, but requires careful stat balancing and weapon choices to shine.
Strengths
- Passive scaling links melee and ranged damage so both grow together.
- Can effectively use both melee and ranged weapons for very high total DPS.
- Great synergy with flat damage items like Hedgehog and Handcuffs.
Weaknesses
- Limited to 3 melee and 3 ranged weapons, so mistakes in weapon choice hurt more.
- Needs careful stat allocation; over-investing into one side can be inefficient.
- Hybrid setup often has tighter defensive stat budget compared to single-focus builds.
Generalist Stats & Passive Ability
Generalist wants to scale both melee and ranged damage together. Every point of ranged damage feeds extra melee damage, while stacking melee damage returns some ranged damage. This encourages flat damage items and upgrades that benefit both stats at once. Because you are capped at 3 melee and 3 ranged weapons, you want each slot to be high quality and to scale well over time, rather than spamming many cheap weapons. The ideal playstyle is an aggressive hybrid brawler who uses melee to clear close packs while ranged tools and on-hit effects clean up the rest of the wave.
Best Generalist Build (Endless): Ghost Weapon Generalist
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Ghost Weapon Generalist
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Weapon Setup
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.
Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.
Ghost Flint - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Attack Speed for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Core Items
Lost Duck - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Luck-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.
Hedgehog - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage+1 Ranged Damage-1 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.
Alien Eyes - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Shoots 6 alien eyes around you every 3 seconds dealing 6 (+50%) damage eachAvailable by default.
Handcuffs - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Melee Damage+8 Ranged Damage+8 Elemental DamageYour Max HP is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.Strategy
Core Strategy
This Ghost weapon Generalist build abuses the passive that links melee and ranged damage while stacking Ghost weapons for percent damage, attack speed, and HP. You scale both melee and ranged damage together, then use Ghost Scepters to pump your max HP and Alien Eyes to convert that HP into extra damage.
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Flint - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Attack Speed for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Hedgehog - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage+1 Ranged Damage-1 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.Alien Eyes - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Shoots 6 alien eyes around you every 3 seconds dealing 6 (+50%) damage eachAvailable by default.Handcuffs - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Melee Damage+8 Ranged Damage+8 Elemental DamageYour Max HP is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.🌱Early Game
In the early game you mainly focus on surviving while getting Ghost weapons online and starting their stacks. Pick up luck items like Lost Duck and Propeller Hat to find more Ghost weapons and key scaling pieces. Because Ethereal weapons reduce armor, you should invest into defensive upgrades and avoid going too glass-cannon.
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Lost Duck - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Luck-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Propeller Hat - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Luck-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Hedgehog - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage+1 Ranged Damage-1 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.
Butterfly - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 % Life Steal-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.⚡Mid Game
Once your Ghost weapons have some stacks, you can lean harder into survivability. Stack armor and dodge so you can stay in melee range safely while your scaling damage does the work. Alien Eyes becomes extremely strong here thanks to the high HP from Ghost Scepters, and upgrading Ghost weapons reduces the number of kills needed per stack.
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Flint - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Attack Speed for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.Alien Eyes - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Shoots 6 alien eyes around you every 3 seconds dealing 6 (+50%) damage eachAvailable by default.
Riposte - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage100% chance to deal 1 (300%) damage to an enemy when dodging their attackAvailable by default.
Scope - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+25 Range-7 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.🔥Late Game
In the late game this build aims to become almost unkillable through stacked HP, damage, and defensive stats. Focus on crit chance and range to amplify both your melee hits and any ranged effects. Handcuffs offer a huge final damage spike by locking in your already high HP as a permanent cap and converting stats into raw damage.
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Handcuffs - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Melee Damage+8 Ranged Damage+8 Elemental DamageYour Max HP is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.
Claw Tree - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Melee Damage+3 % Crit Chance-1 Max HPAvailable by default.
Lens - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Ranged Damage-5 RangeAvailable by default.
Recycling Machine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Gain 35% more materials from recycling itemsAvailable by default.Items to Avoid
Avoid stacking too much knockback, because it pushes enemies away and makes your melee hits less efficient. The creator also suggests skipping extremely strong early-game items like Baby with a Beard if you want to practice good positioning and hybrid play instead of relying on one overpowered effect.
Baby with a Beard - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: One bullet dealing 1 (+100%) damage is fired from an enemy corpse when they die-50 RangeAvailable by default.
Boxing Glove - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Melee Damage+3 KnockbackAvailable by default.General Tips
Play actively and keep moving to group enemies for faster wave clears with your Ghost weapons and Alien Eyes. Maintain positive armor despite Ethereal penalties, and invest some points into speed so you can reposition, dodge projectiles, and stay in the sweet spot where both melee and ranged attacks connect.
Best weapons for Generalist
Ghost Axe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Damage for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Axe is an excellent melee choice for Generalist: its Ethereal passive provides stacking percentage damage that multiplies both melee and ranged damage gained from your passive, letting your hybrid stat scaling explode in the mid and late game.
Ghost Scepter - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1 Max HP for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Scepter gives scaling Max HP, which greatly improves survivability and synergizes with effects like Alien Eyes while letting Generalist stay in melee range safely and benefit longer from Handcuffs in the late game.
Ghost Flint - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: +1% Attack Speed for every 20/18/16/12 kills in a wave with this weapon.Available as starter weapon.Ghost Flint adds valuable scaling attack speed, allowing Generalist to apply his hybrid damage more often. Faster hits mean faster Ghost stacks, more HP from Ghost Scepters, and better clear with both melee and ranged effects.
Best items for Generalist (core item pool)
Hedgehog - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage+1 Ranged Damage-1 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.Hedgehog is perfect for Generalist because it grants both melee and ranged damage in a single pickup, directly feeding his passive loops and accelerating hybrid damage scaling at the cost of only a bit of HP regeneration.
Handcuffs - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Melee Damage+8 Ranged Damage+8 Elemental DamageYour Max HP is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.Handcuffs offers a huge spike of flat melee and ranged damage which Generalist converts into even more power via his passive. With Ghost Scepter’s HP scaling, you can cap your Max HP at a very safe level before taking Handcuffs for a massive late-game power boost.
Alien Eyes - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Shoots 6 alien eyes around you every 3 seconds dealing 6 (+50%) damage eachAvailable by default.Alien Eyes scales directly with Max HP, making it a natural fit for a Ghost Scepter Generalist who stacks HP. It adds reliable, passive AoE damage that complements both melee and ranged attacks.
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.Black Belt helps Generalist level faster while adding extra melee damage that indirectly boosts ranged damage through his passive. It accelerates your power curve, especially in Endless runs.
Lost Duck - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Luck-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Lost Duck provides early luck to find more Ghost weapons and powerful hybrid items. Generalist does not rely on elemental damage, so the downside is almost free.
Propeller Hat - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Luck-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Propeller Hat gives an extra injection of luck to help assemble the core Ghost setup and key items. The small damage penalty is easily offset by the hybrid scaling you gain from better shop rolls.
Claw Tree - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Melee Damage+3 % Crit Chance-1 Max HPAvailable by default.Claw Tree adds melee damage and crit chance, both excellent for a Ghost-based Generalist who wants big crits on rapidly scaling melee hits, while the small Max HP loss is compensated by Ghost Scepters.
Riposte - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Melee Damage100% chance to deal 1 (300%) damage to an enemy when dodging their attackAvailable by default.Riposte rewards dodge-focused defense by turning dodges into extra damage and adds flat melee damage, which again feeds into Generalist’s hybrid passive.
Scope - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+25 Range-7 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.Scope increases ranged damage and range, which both power up the ranged side of Generalist’s kit and grant extra melee damage via his passive, letting you hit from safer distances.
Recycling Machine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Gain 35% more materials from recycling itemsAvailable by default.Recycling Machine boosts your economy, making it easier to reroll for Ghost weapons and high-impact hybrid items that Generalist needs to reach his full potential.
Butterfly - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 % Life Steal-1 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Butterfly’s life steal improves sustain for a close-range hybrid fighter like Generalist, while the elemental damage penalty is largely irrelevant for this Ghost weapon build.
Lens - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Ranged Damage-5 RangeAvailable by default.Lens adds flat ranged damage that translates into extra melee damage via Generalist’s passive, offering efficient scaling in a single cheap item despite the small range drawback.
Generalist Danger 5 Strategy
Early Game
On high difficulties, start by stabilizing your economy and survivability. Take Ghost weapons as they appear, but prioritize staying alive with HP, armor, and a bit of dodge. Grab luck items like Lost Duck and Propeller Hat to see more Ghost weapons and key damage items, and begin stacking melee and ranged damage without neglecting basic defenses.
Mid Game
In the mid game, lean into your hybrid scaling: pick items like Hedgehog, Black Belt, Alien Eyes, and Handcuffs (once HP is high) to massively boost both melee and ranged output. Focus on leveling Ghost weapons to reduce stack thresholds, and bring armor and dodge into comfortable levels so you can stay inside melee range while your ranged tools and Alien Eyes clean up the rest.
Late Game
Late game, your goal is to be tanky enough to stand in the middle of waves while Ghost stacks and Alien Eyes erase enemies. Lock in Handcuffs after your HP is high, then push crit chance, attack speed, and a bit of range to maximize clear and boss damage. Maintain positive armor and solid movement speed so you can reposition against elites and bosses without losing uptime.
💡 Generalist can absolutely handle high-difficulty and Endless runs by abusing his hybrid damage passive with Ghost weapons. Build a solid early foundation with luck and defenses, scale HP and flat damage in the mid game, then convert that into overwhelming hybrid DPS and sturdy defenses for late waves and bosses.
Generalist FAQ
1How do I unlock Generalist in Brotato?▼
Generalist is unlocked by collecting 2000 materials in a run, as described by his unlock condition: "Collect 2000 materials".
2What are the best weapons for Generalist?▼
Based on the featured build data, Ghost Axe and Ghost Scepter are the core choices for Generalist, with Ghost Flint as a strong support weapon for extra attack speed. These Ethereal weapons stack damage, HP, and attack speed, which all work extremely well with his hybrid melee and ranged scaling.
3Which stats should I focus on for Generalist?▼
The top stats from the best build are Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP, Attack Speed, and Crit Chance. Prioritize flat damage that benefits both sides, enough HP and armor to survive, and attack speed and crit to fully leverage your Ghost weapon scaling.
4Are Ghost weapons good on Generalist?▼
Yes. The best Generalist build uses multiple Ghost Axes and Ghost Scepters plus a Ghost Flint. Ghost weapons provide stacking damage, HP, and attack speed that synergize perfectly with Generalist’s passive, making them ideal for long runs and Endless mode.
5Which items should I avoid on Generalist?▼
The featured build specifically recommends avoiding excessive knockback from items like Boxing Glove, since it makes melee combat less efficient, and suggests skipping Baby with a Beard if you want to practice clean positioning instead of relying on one overpowering item.
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