Brotato Gladiator Build Guide
Gladiator Build & Waffen-Guide
Is Gladiator good in Brotato?
Gladiator is a strong melee brawler who scales hard with diverse weapons, but requires careful stat and item choices to overcome his huge attack speed penalty and low luck.
Strengths
- Massive attack speed scaling for every different melee weapon
- Flat +5 Melee Damage for a powerful early game
- Flexible weapon pool as long as you stay in melee
Weaknesses
- Starts with -40% Attack Speed and cannot use ranged weapons
- -30 Luck makes early shop rolls and item drops worse
- Builds rely on juggling many different weapons, which can be harder to optimize
Gladiator Stats & Passive Ability
Gladiator is built around using as many different melee weapons as possible to stack his +20% Attack Speed bonus and erase the heavy -40% Attack Speed penalty. The flat +5 Melee Damage gives him a very strong start, but low Luck and the inability to equip ranged weapons force you into close-quarters combat with a focus on survivability. Successful Gladiator play revolves around filling all six weapon slots with different melee options, aggressively scaling melee damage and attack speed, and then layering in armor, max HP and regeneration so you can safely stay inside enemy packs while your mixed arsenal does the work.
Best Gladiator Build: Multi Weapon Gladiator (Endless)
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Weapon Setup
Spear - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.
Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.
Hatchet - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Wildling
Stick - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals +4/+6/+8/+10 base damage for every additional stick you have.Available as starter weapon.
Torch - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals 3x3/5x5/8x6/12x9(100%) burning damage. Burning spreads to 0/0/1/1 additional nearby enemies..Available as starter weapon.
Cacti Club - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hitting an enemy spawns 3/4/5/6 projectiles dealing 50%/60%/70%/80% damage.Available as starter weapon.Core Items
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.
Defective Steroids - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+2 Melee Damage-3 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.
Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.
Octopus - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +12 Max HP+5 HP Regeneration+3 % Life Steal-8 % Crit ChanceUnlock requirement: Win a run with Mutant
Fairy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration for every different Tier I item you have -3 HP Regeneration for every different Tier IV item you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with RenegadeStrategy
🌱Early Game
Rush six different primitive melee weapons as quickly as possible to stack Gladiator's unique attack speed bonus. Start with Spear, add Rock and Stick early, and prioritize melee damage and attack speed while using Black Belt for extra XP to stabilize your stats despite low Luck.
Spear - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Stick - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals +4/+6/+8/+10 base damage for every additional stick you have.Available as starter weapon.Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.Defective Steroids - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+2 Melee Damage-3 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.⚡Mid Game
Once all six melee slots are filled with different weapons, lean into survivability while keeping melee damage climbing. Add armor and HP from pieces like Leather Vest and Helmet, grab damage-scaling tools such as Vigilante Ring and Power Generator, and control waves by positioning around your shortest-range weapons. Use manual targeting to land precise Spear hits on high-priority enemies.
Spear - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Hatchet - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Unlock requirement: Win a run with WildlingStick - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals +4/+6/+8/+10 base damage for every additional stick you have.Available as starter weapon.Torch - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals 3x3/5x5/8x6/12x9(100%) burning damage. Burning spreads to 0/0/1/1 additional nearby enemies..Available as starter weapon.Cacti Club - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hitting an enemy spawns 3/4/5/6 projectiles dealing 50%/60%/70%/80% damage.Available as starter weapon.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Helmet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Armor-2 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Vigilante Ring - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Damage at the end of a waveAvailable by default.
Power Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.
Lumberjack Shirt - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Trees die in one hitAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless
For Endless scaling, stack percentage damage with items like Glass Cannon, Vigilante Ring and Power Generator while maintaining strong sustain. Octopus and Fairy give powerful HP regeneration and max HP, letting you survive the constant contact damage of melee play. Upgrade your weapons to at least level 2 and keep your weapon variety so Gladiator's attack speed bonus stays maxed out.
Spear - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Hatchet - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Unlock requirement: Win a run with WildlingStick - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals +4/+6/+8/+10 base damage for every additional stick you have.Available as starter weapon.Torch - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals 3x3/5x5/8x6/12x9(100%) burning damage. Burning spreads to 0/0/1/1 additional nearby enemies..Available as starter weapon.Cacti Club - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hitting an enemy spawns 3/4/5/6 projectiles dealing 50%/60%/70%/80% damage.Available as starter weapon.Octopus - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +12 Max HP+5 HP Regeneration+3 % Life Steal-8 % Crit ChanceUnlock requirement: Win a run with MutantFairy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration for every different Tier I item you have -3 HP Regeneration for every different Tier IV item you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with Renegade
Glass Cannon - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % Damage-3 ArmorAvailable by default.Vigilante Ring - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Damage at the end of a waveAvailable by default.Power Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.
Wings - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+30 Range-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Best weapons for Gladiator
Spear - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Spear gives Gladiator safe, long-range melee pokes to thin out waves and focus elites while still counting as a unique melee weapon to boost his attack speed passive.
Rock - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: -/+1 Armor/+1 Armor, +2 Max HP/+2 Armor, +2 Max HP.Available as starter weapon.Rock adds armor and max HP directly from the weapon line, giving Gladiator much-needed bulk while contributing another unique weapon type for his passive.
Stick - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals +4/+6/+8/+10 base damage for every additional stick you have.Available as starter weapon.Stick offers strong base damage scaling and works well early while you are filling your six melee slots, giving Gladiator extra punch before his percent damage really takes off.
Cacti Club - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hitting an enemy spawns 3/4/5/6 projectiles dealing 50%/60%/70%/80% damage.Available as starter weapon.Cacti Club creates extra projectiles on hit, massively improving Gladiator's wave clear while still benefiting from his melee damage scaling and unique-weapon attack speed bonus.
Hatchet - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Unlock requirement: Win a run with WildlingHatchet is a close-range brawler weapon that helps clean up enemies around you, encouraging the aggressive positioning Gladiator already wants.
Torch - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Deals 3x3/5x5/8x6/12x9(100%) burning damage. Burning spreads to 0/0/1/1 additional nearby enemies..Available as starter weapon.Torch adds burning damage and some crowd control, giving Gladiator a damage-over-time source that keeps working while he repositions or focuses bigger targets.
Best items for Gladiator (core item pool)
Black Belt - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % XP Gain+3 Melee Damage+3 Knockback-8 LuckAvailable by default.Black Belt offsets Gladiator's low Luck with bonus XP gain while adding flat melee damage, letting you level faster and scale your melee stats early.
Defective Steroids - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+2 Melee Damage-3 % Attack SpeedAvailable by default.Defective Steroids boosts both max HP and melee damage, two of Gladiator's core needs; the small attack speed penalty is easily overcome by his passive.
Weird Food - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 HP recovered from consumables-2 % DodgeAvailable by default.Weird Food greatly improves healing from consumables, helping Gladiator sustain through constant melee contact even if his dodge stays low.
Octopus - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +12 Max HP+5 HP Regeneration+3 % Life Steal-8 % Crit ChanceUnlock requirement: Win a run with MutantOctopus is a premium sustain item, combining max HP, regeneration and life steal so Gladiator can safely stay in the thick of enemies.
Fairy - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP Regeneration for every different Tier I item you have -3 HP Regeneration for every different Tier IV item you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with RenegadeFairy rewards stacking many Tier I items, which fits Gladiator's low-Luck economy and provides strong HP regeneration for a close-range fighter.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Leather Vest offers both armor and dodge, two defensive layers that keep Gladiator alive as he dives into melee packs.
Helmet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Armor-2 % SpeedAvailable by default.Helmet is a simple way to pad Gladiator's armor, reducing incoming hits so his sustain and regeneration can keep up.
Vigilante Ring - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Damage at the end of a waveAvailable by default.Vigilante Ring gives stacking percentage damage wave after wave, enabling Gladiator to scale into long Endless runs.
Glass Cannon - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % Damage-3 ArmorAvailable by default.Glass Cannon offers a big global damage boost; if you already have decent armor and HP, this dramatically improves Gladiator's clear speed.
Power Generator - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Damage for every permanent 1 % Speed you have -5 % DamageAvailable by default.Power Generator converts speed into damage, letting Gladiator scale offense further if you are already picking up speed from items like Wings.
Wings - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+30 Range-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.Wings increases movement speed for better positioning with short-range weapons and adds range that slightly improves the feel of many melee attacks.
Lumberjack Shirt - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Trees die in one hitAvailable by default.Lumberjack Shirt makes farming trees trivial, improving your access to consumables and crates which indirectly help Gladiator overcome his low Luck.
Gladiator High-Difficulty Strategy
Early Game
In early waves, grab any cheap melee weapons you can but prioritize filling your six slots with different types to quickly negate Gladiator's -40% Attack Speed. Focus level-ups on melee damage and attack speed while picking up HP and a bit of armor so you can confidently stay in melee.
Mid Game
In the mid game, lock in a permanent set of six distinct melee weapons (like Spear, Rock, Hatchet, Stick, Torch and Cacti Club) and start investing heavily into survivability: max HP, armor, HP regeneration and some life steal. Add percentage damage items to keep scaling, and position around your shortest-range weapons while manually targeting high-value enemies with Spear.
Late Game
In late game or Endless, push percentage damage with items such as Vigilante Ring, Glass Cannon and Power Generator, but only if your defenses are already solid. Keep upgrading weapons to higher tiers while maintaining variety for the attack speed bonus, and lean on Octopus, Fairy and Weird Food to maintain strong sustain against dense, fast waves.
💡 Gladiator thrives on weapon variety and aggressive melee play. Build a full bar of different melee weapons, stack melee damage and attack speed to overcome his harsh starting penalties, then layer on robust defenses and scaling damage items so you can comfortably cut through high-difficulty waves and Extended Endless runs.
Gladiator FAQ
1How do I unlock Gladiator in Brotato?▼
Gladiator is unlocked by killing 20000 enemies, so focus on high-enemy-count runs until you reach that total.
2What are the best weapons for Gladiator?▼
The featured build uses a full set of different melee weapons: Spear, Rock, Hatchet, Stick, Torch and Cacti Club. Mixing many different melee weapons maximizes Gladiator's attack speed bonus.
3What stats should I prioritize on Gladiator?▼
Prioritize attack speed and melee damage first, then add max HP, armor and HP regeneration so you can survive close-range combat. A bit of life steal and speed also help a lot.
4Can Gladiator use ranged weapons?▼
No. Gladiator cannot equip ranged weapons, so all of your damage and crowd control must come from melee options and melee-scaling items.
5Is Gladiator good for Endless runs?▼
Yes. The Multi Weapon Gladiator Endless build shows that with six different melee weapons and strong percentage damage and sustain items, Gladiator can scale well into Endless.
Similar Brotato characters
Brawler→
Brawler, like Gladiator, is a melee-focused fighter with strong attack speed scaling, built specifically around Unarmed weapons and close-range brawling.
Knight→
Knight and Gladiator both cannot equip ranged weapons and rely on melee damage; Knight converts armor into melee damage while Gladiator scales attack speed from weapon variety.
Ogre→
Ogre is another melee-only character with big flat melee damage and an attack speed penalty, emphasizing heavy hits and tankiness similar to Gladiator.
Dwarf→
Dwarf shares the melee-only restriction and harsh attack speed downside with Gladiator, but turns Engineering into melee damage, encouraging hybrid melee builds.
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