Brotato Ghost Build Guide & Best Ethereal Setup
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Is Ghost good in Brotato?
Ghost is a strong scaling melee character built around ethereal weapons, extremely high dodge, and HP stacking, but his -100 Armor makes mistakes very punishing.
Strengths
- Massive damage and HP scaling through ethereal weapons (Ghost Axe, Ghost Flint, Ghost Scepter)
- Naturally high dodge with a 90% cap, allowing near-invulnerability when capped
- Very strong late-game and Endless potential once HP and dodge are maxed
- Can safely invest heavily into offensive stats once survivability is online
Weaknesses
- -100 Armor makes every hit deal huge damage, especially on higher difficulties
- Heavily reliant on reaching 90% dodge and solid healing to feel safe
- Needs kill-secure on ethereal weapons; on-kill effect items can steal kills and slow scaling
- Positioning mistakes against elites and bosses can quickly end a run
Ghost Stats & Passive Ability
Ghost is designed to abuse ethereal weapons: you get flat bonus damage with them and can snowball key stats from kills (damage, attack speed and max HP). Your +30% dodge and 90% dodge cap let you reach near-untouchable levels of survivability, but the -100 Armor means every hit you take deals greatly amplified damage. Play aggressively but evasively: rush ethereal weapons early, prioritize dodge and HP until you are close to 90% dodge and a comfortable health pool, then transition into stacking damage and speed while maintaining safe healing sources.
Best Ghost Build (Endless): Ethereal Tank Ghost
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Weapon Setup
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 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 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 - 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
Garden - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a garden that creates a fruit every 15 secondsAvailable by default.
Adrenaline - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Dodge50% chance to heal 5 HP when dodging an attackAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.
Night Goggles - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +15 % Crit Chance+50 Range-3 Max HP-1 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with RangerStrategy
🌱Early Game
Open with Ghost Axe for reliable melee wave clear and quickly add more ethereal weapons. In the first waves, focus heavily on dodge and HP so your -100 Armor does not get you one-shot. Combine ethereal weapons early to accelerate their stat gains while keeping enough weapons on the field to clear waves safely.
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 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.Garden - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a garden that creates a fruit every 15 secondsAvailable by default.Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.
Bag - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +15 materials when you pick up a crate-1 % SpeedAvailable by default.⚡Mid Game
Transition into a mixed ethereal setup with Ghost Scepters for max HP scaling while finishing your dodge climb toward the 90% cap. Add reliable healing like Adrenaline and use items such as Night Goggles or Alloy to start building crit and damage so Ghost Scepter can consistently one-shot weaker enemies for more HP stacks.
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 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 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.Adrenaline - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Dodge50% chance to heal 5 HP when dodging an attackAvailable by default.Night Goggles - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +15 % Crit Chance+50 Range-3 Max HP-1 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with Ranger
Alloy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 Melee Damage+3 Ranged Damage+3 Elemental Damage+3 Engineering+5 % Crit Chance-6 % DodgeAvailable by default.
Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.
Wings - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+30 Range-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless Scaling
In late game and Endless, lean fully into your tank fantasy: farm HP to very high values with Ghost Scepter while maintaining capped dodge and strong attack speed. Start adding supplemental damage sources such as Alien Eyes and Riposte so that dodging and simply existing on the map contribute significant DPS when weapon upgrades are scarce. Play around your invincibility frames after dodges and avoid items that steal kills from ethereal weapons so your scaling does not stall.
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.
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.
Cute Monkey - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +8% chance to heal 1 HP when picking up a material-1 Ranged DamageAvailable by default.
Coffee - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed-2 % DamageAvailable by default.
Sad Tomato - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 HP RegenerationStart waves with -50% HPAvailable by default.Best weapons for Ghost
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 the core ethereal melee weapon for Ghost: it scales damage off kills, benefits from Ghost's +10 Damage with Ethereal weapons, and appears in both featured builds as the main wave-clear and boss-killer.
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 gives scaling attack speed from kills, which pairs perfectly with high dodge and HP to keep your DPS and on-hit effects flowing in the 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 is the key to the "Ethereal Tank" fantasy, turning kills into permanent Max HP, which offsets -100 Armor and makes Endless scaling much safer once you can reliably secure last hits.
Best items for Ghost (core item pool)
Adrenaline - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Dodge50% chance to heal 5 HP when dodging an attackAvailable by default.Adrenaline directly rewards Ghost's high dodge by adding more dodge and giving a 50% chance to heal on every dodge, which is crucial when each hit is extremely dangerous.
Gambling Token - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +8 % Dodge-1 ArmorAvailable by default.Gambling Token adds a big chunk of dodge for a minor armor penalty, which is negligible on a character already sitting at -100 Armor, making it a very efficient way to reach the dodge cap.
Cape - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Life Steal+20 % Dodge-2 Melee Damage-2 Ranged Damage-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Cape provides a huge 20% dodge boost plus life steal, letting Ghost stack survivability while barely sacrificing damage thanks to his strong scaling from ethereal weapons.
Retromation's Hoodie - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +2 % Attack Speed for every 1 % Dodge you have -80 RangeAvailable by default.Retromation's Hoodie turns Ghost's stacked dodge into enormous attack speed, which synergizes perfectly with melee ethereal weapons that want to hit as often as possible.
Alien Magic - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 Max HP+3 HP Regeneration-8 LuckAvailable by default.Alien Magic gives both Max HP and HP Regeneration, helping Ghost survive the massive damage taken when a dodge fails while also supporting the HP tanking playstyle.
Garden - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Spawns a garden that creates a fruit every 15 secondsAvailable by default.Garden provides consistent consumable healing across the map, giving Ghost a way to recover after the occasional hit despite his low effective armor.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Leather Vest offers extra dodge together with some armor to slightly mitigate Ghost's huge armor penalty, trading a small amount of Max HP for a big survivability boost.
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.Black Belt increases melee damage and XP gain, helping ethereal weapons scale faster while Ghost levels quickly into more dodge, HP, and key offensive stats.
Night Goggles - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +15 % Crit Chance+50 Range-3 Max HP-1 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with RangerNight Goggles add crit chance and range, letting Ghost Scepter and other ethereal weapons one-shot small enemies more reliably to farm damage and HP stacks.
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 converts Ghost's frequent dodges into extra melee damage and counterattacks, effectively turning defense into offense and multiplying the value of high dodge.
Ghost High Difficulty & Endless Strategy
Early Game
In the early waves, rush ethereal weapons (especially Ghost Axe) and prioritize dodge, HP, and some basic healing. Avoid items that reduce dodge or steal too many kills from your weapons. Combine weapons in the first few waves to accelerate their per-kill scaling while still maintaining enough coverage to clear waves reliably.
Mid Game
In mid game, push your dodge close to the 90% cap and begin stacking Max HP, either from Ghost Scepter farming or HP-focused items. Add healing like Adrenaline, Alien Magic, or consumables from Garden so you can safely recover from the rare hits that pass through your dodge. Start ramping up damage, attack speed and crit so ethereal weapons can quickly secure kills for more scaling.
Late Game
For late waves and Endless, aim for a very high HP pool and capped dodge, then lean into DPS via melee damage, attack speed, and supplemental damage sources like Alien Eyes and Riposte. Use invincibility frames after dodges to weave through elites and bosses, and focus Ghost Scepter on small enemies to keep stacking HP. Stay mobile and avoid any mechanics that force you to stand still.
💡 Ghost excels on high difficulty and in Endless once you reach 90% dodge and a massive HP pool. Build around ethereal weapons, prioritize survivability first, then convert your defensive stats into damage through items like Retromation's Hoodie and Riposte while maintaining reliable healing.
Ghost FAQ
1How do I unlock Ghost in Brotato?▼
You unlock Ghost by reaching +60% Dodge in a run, which fits his identity as a high-dodge, evasive character.
2What are the best weapons for Ghost?▼
The best weapons for Ghost are ethereal weapons: Ghost Axe as your primary damage dealer, Ghost Flint for scaling attack speed, and Ghost Scepter to stack Max HP for a tanky Endless build.
3Which stats should I prioritize on Ghost?▼
Prioritize Dodge first until you approach the 90% cap, then Max HP and reliable healing. After survivability is secure, stack melee damage, attack speed, and some crit chance so ethereal weapons can quickly secure kills and scale further.
4Are there any items I should avoid on Ghost?▼
User guidance suggests avoiding items that steal kills from ethereal weapons, as they reduce the number of on-kill stacks you get on Ghost Axe, Ghost Flint, and Ghost Scepter. You should also be careful with items that significantly reduce dodge or require you to stand still.
5Is Ghost good for Endless mode?▼
Yes. The featured "Ethereal Tank Ghost" build is explicitly played in Endless and leverages Ghost Scepter HP stacking plus very high dodge, giving Ghost excellent long-term scaling if you secure enough ethereal kills.
Similar Brotato characters
Speedy→
Like Ghost, Speedy trades away armor for a powerful scaling stat (speed into melee damage) and relies on mobility and evasive play rather than tanking hits.
Cryptid→
Cryptid also plays around dodge and indirect scaling, gaining attack speed and HP regeneration from trees instead of raw armor, making both characters rely on avoiding hits instead of mitigating them.
Vagabond→
Vagabond, like Ghost, encourages creative weapon setups and has defensive penalties (reduced armor and dodge), rewarding smart positioning and scaling rather than straightforward tank builds.
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