Brotato Masochist Build Guide
Masochist Build & Strategie
Is Masochist good in Brotato?
Masochist is a strong scaling tank who turns damage taken into permanent wave damage, excelling in long fights and Endless runs if you build enough regeneration and armor. The early game is weak due to -100% damage, but once self-damage engines come online, Masochist becomes a powerful, durable brawler.
Strengths
- Huge base survivability with bonus Max HP, HP Regeneration and Armor
- Damage naturally scales every time you take a hit, synergizing with self-damage items and weapons
- Very stable in long waves and Endless mode once regeneration and armor are stacked
- Works extremely well with self-damage sources like Scythe, Blood Donation and Bloody Hand
Weaknesses
- Brutally weak early game because of -100% Damage until you build up stacks and stats
- Relies heavily on HP Regeneration and defensive stats to safely leverage self-damage
- Can struggle with ranged enemies and bosses if you neglect mobility or damage multipliers
- Greedy self-damage setups are risky if you mismanage positioning or overstack curse/self-harm
Masochist Stats & Passive Ability
Masochist starts with cripplingly low damage (-100% Damage) but gains +5% Damage every time he takes a hit, lasting until the end of the wave. Combined with +10 Max HP, +20 HP Regeneration and +8 Armor, he is built to stand in the middle of danger and use incoming hits as a scaling engine instead of something to avoid. Your core playstyle is to stack even more survivability (Max HP, HP Regeneration, Armor, sometimes Dodge) and then add controlled self-damage sources so you can ramp up damage quickly each wave. Early on you must play carefully and use efficient scaling weapons like Ghost Axe to punch through the -100% damage penalty. Once you have solid regeneration and armor, you can deliberately take repeated hits to skyrocket your damage and let melee weapons, explosion effects and on-hit projectiles clean up waves, especially in Endless where your scaling really shines.
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Weapon Setup
Scythe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: You take 3 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time).+3 % Damage when you take damage until the end of the wave.Available as starter weapon.
DEX-troyer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 50% chance to explode on hitHitting an enemy spawns a lightning projectile that bounces 5 times and deals 30 (+100%) damage.Available as starter weapon.
Power Fist - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hits have 25%/50% chance to explode..Unlock requirement: Win a run with Brawler
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.Core Items
Blood Donation - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +40 HarvestingYou take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.
Bloody Hand - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Life Steal+2 % Damage for every 1 % Life Steal you have You take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.
Fish Hook - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Locked items and weapons have a 20% chance to become cursed when leaving the shop+1 CurseAvailable by default.
Mammoth - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +20 Melee Damage+5 HP Regeneration+5 Knockback-8 % Damage-3 % SpeedAvailable by default.Strategy
🌱Early Game
Lean on Ghost Axe to offset the -100% damage penalty and start stacking damage via kills while you slowly scale HP Regeneration and Armor. Take controlled hits so Masochist’s passive and Ghost Axe scaling both ramp up, but avoid overcommitting to self-damage until your regeneration is stable.
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.Fish Hook - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Locked items and weapons have a 20% chance to become cursed when leaving the shop+1 CurseAvailable by default.Blood Donation - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +40 HarvestingYou take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.Bloody Hand - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Life Steal+2 % Damage for every 1 % Life Steal you have You take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.⚡Mid Game
Transition into heavier melee options like Power Fist and Drill while using Mammoth and cursed items to massively boost Melee Damage and keep your damage scaling high. Self-damage effects maintain Masochist’s passive stacks, so your goal is to stand your ground with solid Armor and HP Regeneration while your hits and explosions clear the map.
Power Fist - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hits have 25%/50% chance to explode..Unlock requirement: Win a run with Brawler
Drill - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 100% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hit.+10 % Attack Speed every 5 seconds until the end of the wave.Available as starter weapon.Mammoth - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +20 Melee Damage+5 HP Regeneration+5 Knockback-8 % Damage-3 % SpeedAvailable by default.
Mirror - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Duplicates the next item you get from the shop (item limits can't be exceeded)Available by default.
Wings - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Speed+30 Range-2 Elemental DamageAvailable by default.
Spyglass - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Range-25 % Reroll PriceAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless
In late waves and Endless, pivot into high-scaling weapons like DEX-troyer and Scythe, supported by Ghost Flint and Ghost Axe for extra attack speed and damage scaling. Stack economy and luck tools such as Lucky Coin and Treasure Map to keep money and crates flowing while your self-damage engines and massive melee hits shred tanky elites and bosses.
DEX-troyer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 50% chance to explode on hitHitting an enemy spawns a lightning projectile that bounces 5 times and deals 30 (+100%) damage.Available as starter weapon.Scythe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: You take 3 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time).+3 % Damage when you take damage until the end of the wave.Available as starter weapon.Power Fist - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hits have 25%/50% chance to explode..Unlock requirement: Win a run with BrawlerGhost 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 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.
Treasure Map - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +20% chance of finding an extra item in a crateUnlock requirement: Win a run with Sailor
Lucky Coin - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Luck for every 1 % Crit Chance you have -2 ArmorAvailable by default.Blood Donation - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +40 HarvestingYou take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.Bloody Hand - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Life Steal+2 % Damage for every 1 % Life Steal you have You take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.Best weapons for Masochist
Spiky Shield - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Unlock requirement: Win a run with MasochistSpiky Shield pairs perfectly with Masochist’s defensive stat line, letting you stack Armor, Max HP and HP Regeneration while turning your blocks and proximity into reliable damage over time. Its defensive scaling matches Masochist’s kit, making it ideal for safe Endless runs.
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 adds its own kill-based damage scaling on top of Masochist’s on-hit damage bonus, allowing you to overcome the -100% Damage penalty and snowball hard during each wave. It shines early and remains strong if you keep waves dense and stay aggressive.
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 per kill, which means more hits, more self-damage triggers exploited and faster application of Masochist’s damage stacks. It is excellent for smoothing out your clear speed once your regen and armor are online.
Power Fist - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hits have 25%/50% chance to explode..Unlock requirement: Win a run with BrawlerPower Fist’s explosions benefit from Masochist’s rapidly scaling damage and help clear dense packs that are constantly hitting you. It fits perfectly into a brawling, close-range setup where you are already tanking hits for extra damage.
Scythe - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: You take 3 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time).+3 % Damage when you take damage until the end of the wave.Available as starter weapon.Scythe directly feeds Masochist’s passive by dealing self-damage and adding even more damage when you get hit. This creates a powerful feedback loop where your stats spike each wave and turn you into a whirling blender in the middle of enemies.
DEX-troyer - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 50% chance to explode on hitHitting an enemy spawns a lightning projectile that bounces 5 times and deals 30 (+100%) damage.Available as starter weapon.DEX-troyer gives both explosions and bouncing lightning, multiplying the impact of your stacked damage. It scales exceptionally well into Endless waves where there are many enemies to bounce between, making your high-damage hits clear entire screens.
Drill - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: 100% chance to gain 1 material when killing an enemy with a critical hit.+10 % Attack Speed every 5 seconds until the end of the wave.Available as starter weapon.Drill ramps Attack Speed over each wave and adds economy via crit kills, which synergizes with Masochist’s long-wave brawling playstyle. More Attack Speed means more hits and better use of your ever-increasing damage from taking hits.
Best items for Masochist (core item pool)
Blood Donation - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +40 HarvestingYou take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.Blood Donation adds passive self-damage that constantly triggers Masochist’s damage bonus while also giving strong Harvesting to scale your economy. With Masochist’s huge HP Regeneration and Armor, the self-damage is manageable and becomes a damage engine.
Bloody Hand - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Life Steal+2 % Damage for every 1 % Life Steal you have You take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.Bloody Hand combines Life Steal-based damage scaling with self-damage that continually feeds Masochist’s passive. It turns your sustain into raw power and fits perfectly into any build that already stacks HP Regeneration and tank stats.
Sad Tomato - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 HP RegenerationStart waves with -50% HPAvailable by default.Sad Tomato grants a massive chunk of HP Regeneration, which Masochist can easily exploit to offset both enemy hits and self-damage. Starting at half HP is much less dangerous for such a tanky character and helps you quickly ramp your damage bonus.
Mammoth - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +20 Melee Damage+5 HP Regeneration+5 Knockback-8 % Damage-3 % SpeedAvailable by default.Mammoth is a premium melee-stat package, giving huge Melee Damage and extra HP Regeneration that Masochist loves. The small Damage % penalty is easily offset by your passive, while the knockback helps control crowds as you sit in the middle taking hits.
Fish Hook - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: Locked items and weapons have a 20% chance to become cursed when leaving the shop+1 CurseAvailable by default.Fish Hook increases your access to cursed items, which often come with powerful stat lines Masochist can afford thanks to his tankiness. This accelerates your scaling and lets you more consistently find self-damage tools and high-impact offensive pieces.
Medikit - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +10 HP Regeneration+2 HP Regeneration every 5 seconds until the end of the wave-10 LuckUnlock requirement: Win a run with DoctorMedikit significantly boosts HP Regeneration and adds even more over time during waves, directly supporting Masochist’s self-damage and face-tanking playstyle. The Luck penalty is manageable given how much survivability you gain.
Shackles - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 HP Regeneration+8 Engineering+80 RangeYour Speed is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.Shackles adds HP Regeneration and Engineering on top of a large Range boost, which helps both melee and utility weapons. Speed being capped matters less for a thick frontliner like Masochist who plans to stand their ground and soak hits.
Extra Stomach - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Max HP when picking up a consumable while at maximum health (max +8 per wave)Available by default.Extra Stomach gives Masochist a reliable way to stack Max HP over time, further reinforcing his identity as a high-HP tank. More Max HP means you can take more hits to trigger your passive without risking sudden deaths.
Plant - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP Regeneration-1 % Life StealAvailable by default.Plant is a cheap and efficient HP Regeneration boost, exactly what Masochist needs to keep up with self-damage and enemy hits. The small Life Steal loss is a minor drawback compared to the sustain you gain.
Jerky - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 HP recovered from consumablesConsumables heal you over 4 seconds instead of instantlyAvailable by default.Jerky improves the sustain gained from consumables, giving Masochist more healing over time which works well with his high Max HP and constant chip damage. The delayed heal is fine when you are already very tanky.
Lumberjack Shirt - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Trees die in one hitAvailable by default.Lumberjack Shirt makes trees trivial to clear, which is great for a melee tank constantly roaming the map. More trees popped means more crates, consumables and resources to fuel Masochist’s scaling.
Treasure Map - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +20% chance of finding an extra item in a crateUnlock requirement: Win a run with SailorTreasure Map amplifies crate rewards, synergizing with Masochist’s survivability that lets him reliably reach and clear crates. More items per run means more chances at key regen, armor and self-damage pieces.
Lucky Coin - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Luck for every 1 % Crit Chance you have -2 ArmorAvailable by default.Lucky Coin converts Crit Chance into large amounts of Luck, greatly improving shop and crate quality. Masochist can afford the Armor penalty thanks to his already high base Armor, turning this into a strong scaling and economy tool.
Masochist High-Difficulty & Endless Strategy
Early Game
In the early waves, your -100% Damage is your biggest problem, so prioritize safe damage and survivability over greed. Focus on HP Regeneration, Armor and some Max HP while picking up scaling melee weapons like Ghost Axe or Ghost Flint to slowly overcome the damage penalty. Take only controlled hits—stand near small enemy packs rather than diving into elites—and avoid stacking too many self-damage sources until your regeneration comfortably out-heals them.
Mid Game
Once your HP Regeneration and Armor are solid, start adding intentional self-damage pieces such as Scythe, Blood Donation and Bloody Hand so you rapidly trigger Masochist’s +5% Damage-on-hit passive. Pivot into stronger melee or explosive weapons like Power Fist, Drill and DEX-troyer, and consider luck/economy items (Treasure Map, Lucky Coin, Bean Teacher) to keep shop upgrades flowing. Position yourself near the densest enemy clusters to maximize both your damage stacks and Ghost weapon kill scaling.
Late Game
In late-game and Endless, you should be an unkillable tank with high damage that snowballs during each wave. Maintain a balance between extra self-damage and defensive stats so you can comfortably stand in crowds and face-tank elites without dropping too low. Use your high Attack Speed and AoE (Power Fist, DEX-troyer, Alien Eyes) to instantly clear packs, and keep investing in HP Regeneration, Armor and Max HP so scaling enemies and bosses cannot burst you down.
💡 Masochist thrives on high-difficulty and Endless runs by turning incoming hits into a potent damage engine. Play conservatively early, focusing on regeneration and armor until you can safely add self-damage items that constantly trigger your passive. From mid-game onwards, stand your ground in dense packs with powerful melee and explosive weapons, letting your damage and sustain scale far beyond what most characters can sustain.
Masochist FAQ
1How do I unlock Masochist in Brotato?▼
Masochist is unlocked by winning a run in Danger 3. Once you clear a full run on Danger 3 with any character, Masochist becomes available.
2What are the best weapons for Masochist?▼
Based on the provided builds, Spiky Shield is the most used weapon, with Ghost Axe and Ghost Flint as key early scaling tools. Power Fist, Scythe, DEX-troyer and Drill also perform very well, leveraging Masochist’s tankiness and on-hit damage scaling.
3Which stats should I prioritize on Masochist?▼
Prioritize HP Regeneration, Armor and Max HP first so you can safely use self-damage items and stand in enemy packs. After that, stack Damage %, Melee Damage and Attack Speed, with some Dodge and Range depending on your chosen weapons.
4Are self-damage items good on Masochist?▼
Yes. Items like Blood Donation, Bloody Hand and Scythe are excellent because their self-damage repeatedly triggers Masochist’s +5% Damage when hit, quickly ramping your damage each wave as long as your HP Regeneration is high enough.
5Is Masochist good for Endless mode?▼
Yes. Both featured builds, Endless Ouch and Spiky Maniac, are played in Endless mode, and Masochist’s combination of tank stats and damage-from-hits scaling makes him very strong in long, scaling runs when built correctly.
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Vampire→
Vampire, like Masochist, becomes stronger at low or missing health, gaining Damage, Life Steal and Armor as HP drops. Both reward aggressive, sustain-heavy playstyles that convert survivability into offensive power.
Bull→
Bull shares Masochist’s identity as an ultra-tank with high Max HP, HP Regeneration and Armor who actively wants to take hits. Bull converts damage taken into explosions rather than flat damage bonuses, but both stand in the middle of enemies and scale off being hit.
Golem→
Golem focuses on massive Max HP and Armor scaling with strong bonuses when below 50% health, offering a durable frontliner feel similar to Masochist. Both excel at soaking hits and turning defensive stats into combat strength.
Loud→
Loud leans into high Damage and extra enemies at the cost of economy, creating chaotic, enemy-dense waves that resemble how Masochist thrives when surrounded. Both reward aggressive wave control and benefit from fighting large groups of foes.
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