Brotato Ranger Build Guide & Best Ranged Setup
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Is Ranger good in Brotato?
Ranger is a strong and flexible ranged character with excellent reach and damage scaling, but he is fragile and fully locked out of melee weapons. If you manage your defenses and use his range advantage to kite enemies, he can comfortably handle high‑difficulty and Endless runs.
Strengths
- High base range and strong ranged damage scaling from the passive
- Starts with a Pistol so you are online immediately from wave 1
- Synergizes extremely well with piercing and multi‑projectile ranged weapons
- Flexible weapon pool: works with pistols, SMGs, shotguns, bouncing and precision guns
Weaknesses
- Cannot equip melee weapons, so close‑range panic options are limited
- Max HP scaling is reduced, making him naturally squishier
- Requires investment into armor and/or dodge to safely survive elites and bosses
- Positioning and kiting mistakes are punished heavily due to low effective HP
Ranger Stats & Passive Ability
Ranger is built around pure ranged combat: he gets extra range and stronger ranged damage scaling, but cannot use melee weapons and gains less Max HP from upgrades. This pushes you toward a kiting playstyle where you stay at the edge of the screen, deleting enemies before they get close. Investing heavily into Ranged Damage and Attack Speed is highly efficient, while you shore up his defensive weakness with Armor, Dodge and reliable sustain. Because you cannot rely on big HP pools, positioning, range abuse and crowd control via piercing, bouncing or multi‑shot guns are critical for surviving high‑intensity and Endless waves.
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Weapon Setup
Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.
Pistol - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy.Available as starter weapon.Core Items
Pumpkin - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +15% Piercing Damage. Can't go above base damage-2 % DamageAvailable by default.
Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.
Silver Bullet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25% damage against bosses and elitesAvailable by default.
Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.Strategy
⚡Core Strategy
This Endless‑oriented Ranger build leans fully into ranged damage and attack speed while carefully compensating for his reduced Max HP. You scale Ranged Damage hard, then use Armor and Dodge to keep yourself alive once enemy damage ramps up. With +50 Range and extra scaling on ranged damage modifiers, Revolvers, SMGs and Pistols provide consistent screen‑wide pressure, especially once you add piercing via Pumpkin and Sharp Bullet.
Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Pistol - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy.Available as starter weapon.Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Pumpkin - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +15% Piercing Damage. Can't go above base damage-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.🌱Early Game
In the first waves, invest into Harvesting while using Revolvers and your starting Pistol to clear the map quickly. You want to build up economy early, then start adding Attack Speed and Ranged Damage so your guns keep pace with enemy HP. Dodging is still easy in this phase, so survival mostly comes from good movement rather than heavy defenses.
Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.Pistol - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy.Available as starter weapon.
Lemonade - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +1 HP recovered from consumablesAvailable by default.
Gentle Alien - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Max HP+5 % Damage+5% EnemiesAvailable by default.⚡Mid Game
Once enemies start hitting harder, you pivot into defense with Armor and Dodge while rounding out your ranged setup. Pumpkin and Sharp Bullet give crucial piercing so your shots punch through packed waves, and extra turrets from engineering items like Pocket Factory help cover your flanks. Aim to have a solid mix of survivability and damage by the mid‑teens so you’re ready for tougher elites.
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Pumpkin - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +15% Piercing Damage. Can't go above base damage-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.
Pocket Factory - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 EngineeringKilling a tree spawns a turretAvailable by default.🔥Late Game & Endless Scaling
Towards late game and into Endless, upgrade your weapons to red tier and lean hard into DPS while keeping Armor and Dodge high enough to tank the occasional hit. SMGs shine thanks to their attack speed, and Silver Bullet lets you delete bosses and elites quickly. Items like Small Magazine, Shackles, Adrenaline and Retromation's Hoodie all help you push Ranger’s attack speed and dodge even further, as long as you’re comfortable with their range or speed tradeoffs.
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Silver Bullet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25% damage against bosses and elitesAvailable by default.Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.
Shackles - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +8 HP Regeneration+8 Engineering+80 RangeYour Speed is capped at its current valueAvailable by default.
Adrenaline - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Dodge50% chance to heal 5 HP when dodging an attackAvailable by default.
Retromation's Hoodie - Legendary item in Brotato.Stats: +2 % Attack Speed for every 1 % Dodge you have -80 RangeAvailable by default.🔥Items to Avoid
Because Ranger already suffers from reduced Max HP scaling, items that further cut or constantly drain your HP are especially risky. Prioritize survivability and avoid stacking HP‑drain effects unless you have overwhelming sustain to offset them.
Blood Donation - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +40 HarvestingYou take 1 damage per second (does not give invulnerability time)Available by default.🔥General Tips
Play far from enemies, use your range to kite, and rely on piercing to handle big groups. By the mid‑teens waves you should already have strong defensive stats so you can survive heavier bosses while maintaining distance.
Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.Pistol - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy.Available as starter weapon.Pumpkin - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +15% Piercing Damage. Can't go above base damage-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.Best weapons for Ranger
Revolver - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Every 6th shot has a longer cooldown: 2.07s/1.93s/1.80s/1.67s.Available as starter weapon.Revolver appears in multiple Ranger builds as a reliable, high‑damage pistol that fully benefits from his boosted ranged damage scaling and range bonus. It excels at single‑target and elite damage while still contributing decent wave clear when combined with piercing items.
SMG - Starter weapon in Brotato.Available as starter weapon.SMG is the core late‑game gun in the featured build, leveraging Ranger’s strong ranged scaling to output a huge stream of bullets. High Attack Speed and piercing make it ideal for cutting through dense waves and Endless scaling.
Slingshot - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Bounces 1/2/3/4 times.Available as starter weapon.Slingshot’s bouncing projectiles combine with Ranger’s range to provide excellent early and mid‑game crowd control. In the Life Steal Blunder Ranger build, stacked Slingshots with Ranged Damage and Life Steal safely clear the screen.
Sniper Gun - Unlockable weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Hitting an enemy spawns 5/8 projectiles dealing 5 +(10%/15%).Unlock requirement: Win a run with HunterSniper Gun takes Ranger’s range advantage to the extreme, deleting priority targets before they can act. Its secondary projectiles also help with wave clear, making it a premium pick in high‑difficulty and late‑game setups.
Blunderbuss - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Cooldown is reset when you pick up a material. Pierces 2 enemies dealing -25% less damage with each pierce..Available as starter weapon.Blunderbuss synergizes with Ranger’s range and Ranged Damage while its cooldown reset on material pickup pairs perfectly with Baby Gecko. In the life steal build you can stand near the center and let frequent reload resets and piercing pellets wipe waves.
Pistol - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1 enemy dealing -50% less to the second enemy.Available as starter weapon.Ranger starts with a Pistol and scales pistol‑type ranged damage extremely well. It’s a consistent early‑game weapon and remains viable when upgraded and supported by piercing items like Sharp Bullet and Pumpkin.
Double Barrel Shotgun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 2/2/2/3 enemies, dealing -30% less damage after each piercing.Available as starter weapon.Double Barrel Shotgun offers strong close‑to‑mid‑range burst with built‑in piercing, which Ranger can safely use thanks to his increased range and high damage. It’s a powerful complement to long‑range weapons in the Armored Ranger setup.
Minigun - Starter weapon in Brotato.Weapon stats: Pierces 1/2 enemies dealing -50% less damage with each pierce..Available as starter weapon.Minigun is an excellent late‑game or Endless pickup for Ranger, turning his ranged scaling and attack speed into a wall of bullets. With piercing support and adequate defenses, it can single‑handedly control entire waves.
Best items for Ranger (core item pool)
Sharp Bullet - Common item in Brotato.Stats: Projectiles pierce through 1 additional target-20% Piercing Damage-5 % Damage-3 KnockbackAvailable by default.Sharp Bullet is the most essential item across Ranger builds, giving every shot extra piercing so your long‑range bullets hit more targets. The damage penalties are easily offset by Ranger’s strong ranged scaling, massively improving crowd control.
Pumpkin - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +15% Piercing Damage. Can't go above base damage-2 % DamageAvailable by default.Pumpkin directly boosts piercing damage, which pairs perfectly with Sharp Bullet, shotguns, pistols and other multi‑hit guns. It lets Ranger’s projectiles maintain kill power even after passing through multiple enemies.
Small Magazine - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Ranged Damage+10 % Attack Speed-6 % DamageAvailable by default.Small Magazine is tailor‑made for Ranger, combining flat Ranged Damage with Attack Speed. The generic damage penalty is minor compared to how efficiently he scales ranged modifiers, making it a premier DPS item.
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.In life steal‑focused or tankier variants, Bloody Hand converts Life Steal into massive % Damage, which Ranger scales very well. It’s best when you already have strong sustain and want explosive late‑game damage spikes.
Silver Bullet - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +25% damage against bosses and elitesAvailable by default.Silver Bullet ensures bosses and elites melt before they can reach you, taking full advantage of Ranger’s long range. It’s especially valuable on high difficulty or Endless waves with tanky elites.
Baby Gecko - Common item in Brotato.Stats: +10 Range+25% chance to instantly attract a material when it’s droppedAvailable by default.Baby Gecko adds even more range while automatically attracting materials, which is key for the Blunderbuss synergy and for safe economy on a fragile ranged character who wants to stay far from enemies.
Leather Vest - Rare item in Brotato.Stats: +2 Armor+6 % Dodge-3 Max HPAvailable by default.Leather Vest provides exactly what Ranger needs defensively: Armor and Dodge, at the cost of some Max HP that he doesn’t scale well anyway. It helps patch his fragility without sacrificing offense.
Community Support - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +1 % Attack Speed for every current living enemy -2 ArmorUnlock requirement: Win a run with StreamerCommunity Support rewards Ranger’s strong crowd control with huge Attack Speed when many enemies are alive. In builds with decent Armor already, the small armor penalty is outweighed by the massive DPS boost.
Adrenaline - Epic item in Brotato.Stats: +5 % Dodge50% chance to heal 5 HP when dodging an attackAvailable by default.Adrenaline turns Dodge into a powerful sustain tool. For a low‑HP ranged character like Ranger, healing on successful dodges makes occasional mistakes far less punishing in late waves.
Ranger Danger 5 Strategy
Early Game
On Danger 5, your first priority is to establish economy without dying. Use your starting Pistol or early Revolvers/Slingshots to quickly clear small packs and grab as many materials as possible. Take Harvesting where offered in the first few levels, then prioritize Ranged Damage and Attack Speed. Avoid investing heavily into Max HP due to your penalty; instead, grab a bit of Armor and early sustain if it appears, while using your extra range to kite and avoid contact.
Mid Game
From around waves 11–15, shift focus toward solid defenses and high‑impact ranged tools. Bring your core weapons to at least blue or purple and secure key piercing items like Sharp Bullet and Pumpkin so you can handle dense, fast waves. Stack Armor and a reasonable amount of Dodge to survive chip damage, and use items such as Leather Vest, Community Support or Small Magazine to convert your growing economy into raw DPS. Position at the edges of the map so enemies filter into your firing line rather than surrounding you.
Late Game
In late Danger 5 waves and bosses, you should already have a strong gun lineup (SMGs, Revolvers, Sniper Gun, Minigun or Blunderbuss variants) supported by piercing and attack speed. Continue upgrading to legendary tiers and add boss‑killing tools like Silver Bullet. Ensure your Armor is high enough to tank a few hits and consider Dodge‑based sustain like Adrenaline. During bosses, kite in large circles, keep them on the edge of your range and let your bullets do the work—never stand still long enough to be cornered.
💡 Ranger’s Danger 5 game plan revolves around scaling ranged DPS efficiently while carefully managing his poor Max HP growth. Build economy early, then pivot into Armor, Dodge and strong piercing weapons so you can thin out waves before they reach you. With good positioning and a well‑rounded ranged arsenal, Ranger can handle even the toughest elites and bosses at a safe distance.
Ranger FAQ
1How do I unlock Ranger in Brotato?▼
Ranger is unlocked by default, so you can play him from the start without meeting any special conditions.
2What are the best weapons for Ranger?▼
Based on the most popular Ranger builds, Revolver and SMG are standout core weapons, with Slingshot, Sniper Gun and Blunderbuss also performing very well. Minigun, Double Barrel Shotgun and Pistol are strong complements when supported by Ranged Damage, Attack Speed and piercing items.
3Which stats should I prioritize on Ranger?▼
Prioritize Ranged Damage and Attack Speed to take advantage of his 50% increased ranged damage modifications. After that, invest into Armor and some Dodge for survivability, with Range and a bit of Harvesting early to help scaling. Max HP is generally low priority due to his reduced HP modifications.
4Which items are core for a strong Ranger build?▼
Sharp Bullet and Pumpkin are near‑core, giving crucial piercing and boosting your projectile damage across all ranged guns. Small Magazine, Leather Vest, Silver Bullet, Baby Gecko, Bloody Hand (in life steal builds), Community Support and Adrenaline also have excellent synergy with his ranged, defensive and Endless‑oriented playstyle.
5Are there any items I should avoid on Ranger?▼
Avoid stacking items that heavily reduce or constantly drain your HP, like Blood Donation, unless you have overwhelming sustain and defenses. Ranger already has reduced Max HP scaling, so trading HP away is much riskier compared to most characters.
Similar Brotato characters
Hunter→
Hunter also focuses on long‑range play, with huge range bonuses and extra damage scaling from Range. Like Ranger, he is fragile due to reduced Max HP and leans into precise ranged weapons to kill enemies before they get close.
Renegade→
Renegade shares Ranger’s restriction of being unable to equip melee weapons and focuses entirely on projectiles. He uses multiple projectiles and pierce with heavy ranged damage scaling, rewarding aggressive ranged setups similar to Ranger.
Soldier→
Soldier is another ranged‑leaning character who gains massive damage and attack speed while standing still, turning guns into powerful wave‑clear tools. Both characters rely on strong positioning and gun synergies rather than melee combat.
Diver→
Diver starts with a Harpoon Gun and has powerful ranged bonuses, including huge crit damage with Precise weapons and a debuff that makes enemies take more ranged damage. Like Ranger, he plays from a distance and scales heavily with ranged damage and crit.
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