
Brotato Candle
Tier 3 item · 5 builds in our database
The Candle provides a solid boost to Elemental Damage and HP Regeneration while reducing the number of enemies you face. This makes it a good choice for builds focused on elemental attacks and survivability.
Item Stats
- Elemental Damage+4
- HP Regeneration+1
- Enemies-10%
- Damage-5 %
Meta Usage
5
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Candle
Auto-Tier
C
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
3
Most often: Captain
When to buy Candle
Pick the Candle if you're using characters that benefit from Elemental Damage, such as those with high Engineering or if you're aiming for a build that prioritizes survivability through HP Regeneration. It's especially useful in early waves when crowd control is crucial.
When to skip Candle
Skip the Candle if your build relies heavily on high Damage output without the need for HP Regeneration or if you prefer to face more enemies for additional resources.
Items most often combined with Candle
Calculated from 5 builds in our database that ship Candle. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Candle
Characters that pick up Candle in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Captain
2 builds
Candle directly amplifies Captain’s Torch build with flat Elemental Damage and regeneration, while reducing enemy count to make the increasingly dangerous waves more manageable.
Vagabond
2 builds
Candle combines flat Elemental Damage, some sustain and fewer enemies per wave, which is ideal for stabilizing Vagabond’s fragile early game while powering up his burn‑focused kit.
Wildling
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Candle
5 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Torch Captain
Captain · Easy · Elemental Damage, Dodge, Max HP
Torch Wildling
Wildling · Easy · Elemental Damage, Max HP, HP Regeneration
Explosive Burn Vagabond
Vagabond · Medium · Max HP, Elemental Damage, Attack Speed
Torch Captain
Captain · Easy · Elemental Damage, Dodge, Max HP
Explosive Burn Vagabond
Vagabond · Medium · Max HP, Elemental Damage, Attack Speed
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Elemental Damage, HP Regeneration, Less Enemies — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Candle FAQ
Is the Candle good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Candle is effective for builds that focus on Elemental Damage and require some healing.
What characters benefit most from the Candle?▾
Characters with high Engineering or those that utilize elemental attacks will benefit significantly from the Candle.
Does the Candle affect boss fights?▾
The reduced number of enemies can help in boss fights, but its primary benefits are more noticeable in regular waves.
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