Brotato Bait
Tier 2 item · 10 builds in our database
Bait increases your damage by 8% and spawns special enemies at the start of the next wave. This item is useful for boosting your damage output while also providing additional targets for farming resources.
Item Stats
- DamageSpecial enemies appear at the beginning of the next wave+8 %
Meta Usage
10
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Bait
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
6
Most often: Fisherman
When to buy Bait
Consider buying Bait if you're playing as the Fisherman or Apprentice, especially if you have items that benefit from increased enemy count like Sharp Bullet or Hunting Trophy. It’s a solid choice when you need to ramp up your damage quickly.
When to skip Bait
Skip Bait if you're focused on builds that rely on high survivability or if you're using characters that do not benefit from increased enemy counts, as the special enemies can pose a risk.
Items most often combined with Bait
Calculated from 10 builds in our database that ship Bait. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Bait
Characters that pick up Bait in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Fisherman
4 builds
Bait is Fisherman’s signature item: it is always in the shop and free for him, and each copy both increases damage and spawns extra enemies to farm, while also granting +2 Harvesting per Bait from his passive. Stacking Bait is the core of both melee and ranged Fisherman builds.
Apprentice
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Captain
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Masochist
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Baby
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Jack
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Bait
10 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
Torch Captain
Captain · Easy · Elemental Damage, Dodge, Max HP
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
Spiky Maniac
Masochist · Medium · Max HP, HP Regeneration, Dodge
Bait Master Shredder
Fisherman · Medium · Damage, Range, Attack Speed
Tank Fisherman
Fisherman · Medium · Attack Speed, Armor, Dodge
Angry baby
Baby · Medium · Range, Max HP, Damage
Jack n the beanstalk
Jack · Hard · Speed, Dodge, Life Steal
+2 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Damage, Number of Enemies — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Bait FAQ
Is Bait good in Brotato?▾
Yes, Bait is good for boosting damage and increasing enemy count, making it effective for aggressive builds.
What characters benefit most from Bait?▾
Fisherman and Apprentice benefit significantly from Bait due to their synergy with increased enemy counts and damage.
Can Bait be combined with other items?▾
Yes, it works well with items like Sharp Bullet and Hunting Trophy, enhancing your overall damage and resource gain.
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