Brotato One Armed Build Guide
One Armed Build & Strategie
Is One Armed good in Brotato?
One Armed is one of the strongest scaling characters in Brotato thanks to his 200% Attack Speed and doubled damage modifiers, but he is also fragile and punishes greedy item choices because you only have one weapon slot.
Strengths
- Huge 200% base Attack Speed lets a single weapon clear entire waves
- Damage modifications are doubled, so every point of damage or % damage scales extremely hard
- Pairs very well with high‑impact weapons like Shuriken, Shredder or explosive launchers
- Can farm materials quickly with strong wave clear and crit‑based economy items
Weaknesses
- Only one weapon slot means bad weapon choices can brick a run
- Very reliant on scaling damage fast to stay ahead of enemy HP
- Needs careful defensive investment (Armor, Dodge, HP) to survive late waves and bosses
- Some strong items are actively bad if they cut too much survivability or attack speed
One Armed Stats & Passive Ability
One Armed revolves around turning a single weapon into a hyper‑carried monster. The +200% Attack Speed means even slow weapons like launchers or Ghost Axe can feel comfortable, while doubled damage modifications make every point of flat damage and % damage twice as efficient compared to normal characters. Because you can only equip one weapon, weapon choice and upgrades are absolutely critical – you typically build early scaling with something like Ghost Axe or SMG, then pivot into a high‑impact option such as Shuriken or explosive weapons once your damage is high. Defensively you must compensate for having only one source of damage by investing into Armor, Dodge and movement to survive dense waves and bosses.
Best One Armed Build (Endless): One Armed Ghost Shuriken
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Weapon Setup
Shuriken - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Critical hits bounces 1/2/3/4 times.Available as starter weapon.Core Items
Greek Fire - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Burning deals an additional 10% of current enemy HP as damage (1% for bosses and elites)Available 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 Crazy
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 Ghost Axe and abuse One Armed's doubled damage modifications to stack % damage from its on‑kill passive. Focus on Melee Damage and generic Damage on level ups, and grab early defensive pieces like Leather Vest to avoid getting one‑shot while you build up to around 200% damage before swapping weapons.
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.
Lucky Coin - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Luck for every 1 % Crit Chance you have -2 ArmorAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Focus - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +30 % Damage-3 % Attack Speed for every different weapon you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with One Armed⚡Mid Game
Around waves 9–10, once your % damage is high, pivot into Shuriken as your permanent weapon. Prioritize upgrading it to purple or red for stronger bounces and stack Crit Chance so crits reliably trigger extra hits. Start layering Armor and Life Steal so your single weapon can keep you safe while you kite enemies at range.
Shuriken - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Critical hits bounces 1/2/3/4 times.Available as starter weapon.
Anvil - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: A random weapon is upgraded when entering a shop. If you have no weapon to upgrade, you gain +2 Armor instead.Unlock requirement: Win a run with Arms Dealer
Tentacle - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +3 % Crit Chance+20% chance to heal 1 HP when killing an enemy with a critical hitUnlock requirement: Win a run with Lich
Scared Sausage - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Attacks have a 25% chance to deal 3x1 (+100%) burning damageAvailable by default.
Strange Book - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 Engineering for every permanent 1 Elemental Damage you have -1 Melee Damage-1 Ranged DamageAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless
In late game and Endless, your Shuriken should be high rarity with strong Crit Chance so every hit bounces multiple times. Stack Range to safely kite, plus Armor and Speed so you can reposition around elites and big enemy packs. Economy tools like Hunting Trophy and Giant Belt synergize with your high crit rate and let you scale damage even further. Avoid over‑greedy Glass Cannon‑style items if your defenses feel shaky.
Shuriken - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Critical hits bounces 1/2/3/4 times.Available as starter weapon.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 CrazyGiant 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 Jack
Community Support - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Attack Speed for every current living enemy -2 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with Streamer
Wisdom - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Damage every 5 seconds until the end of the wave-15 % DamageAvailable by default.Greek Fire - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Burning deals an additional 10% of current enemy HP as damage (1% for bosses and elites)Available by default.Best weapons for One Armed
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG combines naturally with One Armed's huge Attack Speed to shred waves early and scale well into late game when upgraded, especially in ranged builds that later pivot into heavy launchers.
Shuriken - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Critical hits bounces 1/2/3/4 times.Available as starter weapon.Shuriken is perfect for One Armed because high Crit Chance plus doubled damage modifiers turn every crit into multiple high‑damage hits, giving insane single‑target and wave clear from a single 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 scales brilliantly with % Explosion Damage and % Explosion Size, and One Armed's 200% Attack Speed lets it carpet the map with explosives that delete waves and bosses.
Grenade Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 2nd/3rd/4th shot has a longer cooldown: 3.7s/3.2s/2.7s. Projectiles explode on hit. Bounces 1 time..Unlock requirement: Win a run with GangsterGrenade Launcher benefits heavily from doubled damage modifiers and explosion stats, turning each shot into a massive nuke that One Armed's high attack speed can still fire often enough.
Rocket Launcher - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Available as starter weapon.Rocket Launcher offers huge explosive hits that scale incredibly with % Explosion Damage and flat Ranged Damage, fitting perfectly into One Armed's explosive Danger 5 strategy.
Nuclear Launcher - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Projectiles explode on hit.Unlock requirement: Win a run with SoldierNuclear Launcher is a top‑end finisher for ranged One Armed builds, turning your stacked Ranged Damage into gigantic explosions that clear late‑game packs and bosses safely.
Obliterator - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces through enemies.Unlock requirement: Win a run with DemonObliterator is an exceptional boss killer that pierces and scales hard with flat Ranged Damage and Damage, which One Armed can stack very efficiently thanks to his doubled damage modifiers.
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 synergizes perfectly with One Armed early game, as its on‑kill % damage bonus is doubled by the passive, letting you stack enormous damage before transitioning to a late‑game weapon.
Best items for One Armed (core item pool)
Gentle Alien - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+5 % Damage+5% EnemiesAvailable by default.Provides both Max HP and % Damage, which is doubled by One Armed's passive, while the extra enemies greatly increase farming and explosion or bounce value for your single weapon.
Silver Bullet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25% damage against bosses and elitesAvailable by default.Stacks a large damage multiplier against bosses and elites, and since One Armed doubles damage modifications, this becomes a very efficient way to secure late‑game and Danger 5 boss kills.
Bandana - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-10 % DamageAvailable by default.Extra pierce massively increases the value of your only weapon, letting projectiles hit more enemies per shot; the small damage loss is mitigated by One Armed's excellent damage scaling.
Focus - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +30 % Damage-3 % Attack Speed for every different weapon you haveUnlock requirement: Win a run with One ArmedFocus is almost tailor‑made for One Armed: you only have one weapon, so you gain a big chunk of % Damage (doubled by your passive) with almost no downside from the Attack Speed penalty.
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 JackWorks extremely well with high‑crit setups like Shuriken: every crit adds % current HP damage on top of your already huge base damage, helping mow down tanky enemies in Endless waves.
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 CrazyTurns your high Crit Chance into a powerful economy engine, letting One Armed snowball materials for more damage and defensive items throughout Endless runs.
Tardigrade - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: Nullifies the damage of one hit taken every waveAvailable by default.Nullifying one big hit per wave is extremely valuable when all your power is tied to a single weapon; it gives you a safety net against misplays or unavoidable damage spikes.
Poisonous Tonic - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +10 % Attack Speed+5 % Crit Chance+15 Range-2 HP RegenerationAvailable by default.Attack Speed, Crit Chance and Range are all premium stats for both Shuriken and ranged builds, while the small HP regen penalty is manageable with good positioning and defenses.
Glass Cannon - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25 % Damage-3 ArmorAvailable by default.Offers a huge % Damage boost that is doubled by One Armed, greatly amplifying explosive or Shuriken damage; best used once you already have some Armor and survivability online.
Heavy Bullets - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +5 Ranged Damage+10 % Damage+10 Range-5 % Attack Speed-5 % Crit ChanceAvailable by default.Adds both flat Ranged Damage and % Damage, which scale extremely well with One Armed's passive, and the extra Range is very helpful for launcher and SMG setups.
Greek Fire - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: Burning deals an additional 10% of current enemy HP as damage (1% for bosses and elites)Available by default.Pairs nicely with on‑hit builds that can quickly apply burning; extra % current HP damage complements your already high base damage for shredding tanky enemies.
Community Support - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Attack Speed for every current living enemy -2 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with StreamerOne Armed starts with massive Attack Speed, and Community Support lets it scale even higher on crowded waves, allowing your single weapon to keep up with rising enemy density.
One Armed Danger 5 Strategy
Early Game
On Danger 5, start with a weapon that scales quickly with One Armed's doubled damage modifiers, like Ghost Axe or Shredder. Focus your early level‑ups on core damage stats (Damage, Melee Damage or Ranged Damage depending on your weapon) while picking up just enough HP and Armor to avoid getting one‑shot. Grab economy pieces such as Gentle Alien and Hunting Trophy when you can afford them without sacrificing survivability.
Mid Game
In mid game, commit to your final weapon choice: Shuriken for crit melee/hybrid play, or launchers and Shredder for explosive ranged builds. Push your key offensive stats hard (% Explosion Damage/Size for explosives, Crit Chance and Damage for Shuriken or SMG), but start building a baseline of defenses: around 8–10 Armor, some Dodge or Life Steal, and enough Speed to comfortably kite elites and hordes.
Late Game
Late game and the Danger 5 boss waves require a balanced stat line. Aim for high flat damage and relevant multipliers (Silver Bullet for bosses, Glass Cannon if you're confident) on top of solid defenses (Armor in double digits, 20–30% Dodge, a decent HP pool). Use Range to keep distance and continuously circle bosses; your single weapon, amplified by One Armed's passive, should delete them quickly if your scaling is on point.
💡 One Armed on Danger 5 is all about picking one weapon archetype and pushing its strengths to the extreme while staying just tanky enough to survive mistakes. Scale damage aggressively early, then pivot into sustained defensive upgrades as you approach the last waves. With correct weapon choice, smart use of economy items and disciplined positioning, One Armed can comfortably clear Danger 5 and transition into very long Endless runs.
One Armed FAQ
1How do I unlock One Armed in Brotato?▼
You unlock One Armed by winning a run in Danger 0.
2What are the best weapons for One Armed?▼
Based on current builds, SMG, Shuriken and explosive options like Shredder, Grenade Launcher, Rocket Launcher, Nuclear Launcher and Obliterator perform very well, with Ghost Axe being an excellent early‑game scaler.
3Is One Armed good for Endless runs?▼
Yes. The featured One Armed Ghost Shuriken and the Effective One-Armed silver bullet builds are both designed for Endless, using massive damage scaling and strong crit or launcher synergies to comfortably reach very high waves.
4Which stats should I prioritize on One Armed?▼
Prioritize Damage and your relevant weapon stat (Melee Damage for Ghost Axe/Shuriken or Ranged Damage for guns and launchers), followed by Attack Speed, Crit Chance or % Explosion stats. Add Armor, Dodge and some HP as you approach high‑difficulty waves and bosses.
5Which items are core on One Armed?▼
Gentle Alien, Focus, Bandana, Silver Bullet, Giant Belt, Hunting Trophy and Tardigrade are standout options, with Glass Cannon, Heavy Bullets, Poisonous Tonic and Community Support also being very strong in the right builds.
Similar Brotato characters
King→
Like One Armed, King snowballs hard off weapon quality and scaling, gaining damage, attack speed and max HP from Tier IV gear, which creates a high‑risk, high‑reward playstyle focused on optimised itemisation.
Jack→
Jack, similar to One Armed, thrives on high damage output and quickly farming elites and bosses, trading enemy count and health modifiers for massive damage and material generation.
Demon→
Demon also features an unusual economy mechanic and extreme scaling, converting materials into Max HP and buying items with HP, leading to a snowballing but fragile playstyle reminiscent of One Armed’s glass‑cannon tendencies.
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