Brotato Anvil
Tier 4 item · 23 builds in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Arms Dealer
The Anvil upgrades a random weapon when you enter a shop, providing a significant boost to your damage output. If you lack weapons, it grants +2 Armor, making it versatile for defensive builds.
Item Stats
- A random weapon is upgraded when entering a shop. If you have no weapon to upgrade, you gain—
- Armor instead.+2
How to unlock Anvil in Brotato
Requirement: Win a run with Arms Dealer
Win any completed run with Arms Dealer to unlock the Anvil item. Use our Arms Dealer build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.
Meta Usage
23
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Anvil
Auto-Tier
A
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
13
Most often: Baby
When to buy Anvil
Consider buying the Anvil if you're using characters like Captain or One Armed, especially if you have multiple weapons to upgrade. It's also beneficial if you're focusing on a build that emphasizes weapon diversity.
When to skip Anvil
Skip the Anvil if you're running a build that relies on negative scaling or if you have limited weapon options, as the Armor gain won't compensate for the lack of upgrades.
Items most often combined with Anvil
Calculated from 23 builds in our database that ship Anvil. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Anvil
Characters that pick up Anvil in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Baby
4 builds
Baby wants to fill many weapon slots, and Anvil steadily upgrades those weapons for free every wave. When your weapons are maxed, it still grants Armor, helping to patch Baby’s defensive weaknesses.
Builder
2 builds
Anvil helps you push crucial weapons like Slingshot or Sniper Gun to higher tiers without extra spending, or grants armor if fully upgraded, supporting Builder’s defensive needs in high waves.
Fisherman
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Lich
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Streamer
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
One Armed
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Loud
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Hunter
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Anvil
23 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Lifesteal Tank Lich
Lich · Medium · Life Steal, HP, Armor
Material Slingshot Streamer
Streamer · Medium · Range Damage, Life Steal, Armor
Engineering Sniper Builder
Builder · Medium · Engineering, Range Damage, Attack Speed
One Armed Ghost Shuriken
One Armed · Medium · Melee Damage, Range, Armor
Hit me MORE
Masochist · Easy · HP Regeneration, Life Steal, Armor
Multi Range Baby
Baby · Medium · Range Damage, Attack Speed, Life Steal
+15 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Anvil FAQ
Is the Anvil good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Anvil is a strong item for builds that utilize multiple weapons, enhancing your overall damage potential.
Which characters benefit most from the Anvil?▾
Characters like Captain and One Armed benefit greatly due to their ability to maximize weapon upgrades.
Can the Anvil be combined with other items?▾
Yes, it works well with items like Giant Belt and Hunting Trophy to enhance survivability and damage.
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