Barricade provides solid defensive capabilities by increasing your Armor and Knockback while standing still. It's particularly useful for characters or builds that can afford to remain stationary during combat.
Item Stats
- Knockback+3
- Armor while standing still+8
- Speed-5 %
Meta Usage
8
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Barricade
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
7
Most often: Soldier
When to buy Barricade
Consider buying Barricade if you're using a character with high Max HP or Engineering, as it allows you to tank damage effectively. It's also beneficial in builds that focus on crowd control, where you can leverage the knockback effect.
When to skip Barricade
Skip Barricade if your build relies on high mobility or if you're using characters that benefit from constant movement, as the -5% Speed penalty can hinder your effectiveness.
Items most often combined with Barricade
Calculated from 8 builds in our database that ship Barricade. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Barricade
Characters that pick up Barricade in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Soldier
2 builds
Barricade is tailor-made for Soldier: you gain huge armor and extra knockback specifically while standing still, reinforcing the core turret playstyle.
Vampire
1 build
Barricade fits the Armored Vampire build by stacking huge Armor when standing still, letting Spiky Shield comfortably tank and knock back enemies. The extra Armor scales with Vampire’s missing HP passive to keep you safe at low health.
Masochist
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Apprentice
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Old
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Loud
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Bull
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Barricade
8 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Armored Vampire
Vampire · Medium · Armor, Max HP, Attack Speed
Hit me MORE
Masochist · Easy · HP Regeneration, Life Steal, Armor
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
Old engineer Danger 0, 5 and INFINITE
Old · Easy · % Structure Attack Speed, Engineering, Max HP
Max shotgun soldier
Soldier · Hard · Ranged Damage, Knockback, HP Regeneration
Attack Speed Mrk 2
Loud · Hard · Melee Damage, Life Steal, Dodge
Iron Bull
Bull · Medium · HP Regeneration, Armor
Loyal soldier
Soldier · Medium · Max HP, Damage, Dodge
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Armor, Stand Still, Knockback — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Barricade FAQ
Is Barricade good in Brotato?▾
Yes, it's a solid choice for defensive builds that can stay still, providing significant Armor and Knockback.
What characters benefit from Barricade?▾
Characters with high Max HP or Engineering, like the Engineer or the Tank, can make great use of Barricade.
Does Barricade work well with ranged weapons?▾
Yes, if you can maintain your position, Barricade enhances your survivability while using ranged attacks.
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