The Cape provides a solid boost to Life Steal and Dodge, making it a great choice for survivability in combat. It shines when you need to sustain your health while avoiding damage.
Item Stats
- Life Steal+5 %
- Dodge+20 %
- Melee Damage-2
- Ranged Damage-2
- Elemental Damage-2
Meta Usage
19
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Cape
Auto-Tier
A
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
11
Most often: Fisherman
When to buy Cape
Consider buying the Cape if you're playing characters like Speedy or Doctor, especially if you have a build focused on Life Steal and evasion. It's particularly effective when your Max HP is high enough to benefit from the Life Steal.
When to skip Cape
Skip the Cape if you're focusing on high melee or ranged damage builds, as the damage penalties can hinder your overall output. Characters that rely on consistent damage rather than survivability may find it less useful.
Items most often combined with Cape
Calculated from 19 builds in our database that ship Cape. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Cape
Characters that pick up Cape in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Ghost
1 build
Cape provides a huge 20% dodge boost plus life steal, letting Ghost stack survivability while barely sacrificing damage thanks to his strong scaling from ethereal weapons.
Cryptid
1 build
Even though Cryptid has -100% Life Steal, Cape is still valuable for the large dodge boost, which feeds into both survivability and attack speed in dodge-focused builds.
Well Rounded
2 builds
Cape synergizes with the Life Steal focus of the SMG build. It gives both Life Steal and a big chunk of Dodge, allowing you to rely on constant ranged hits to sustain through dense waves and elites.
Doctor
2 builds
Cape adds a large chunk of dodge plus extra life steal, further amplifying Doctor's healing‑focused identity. The dodge not only keeps you alive but also boosts attack speed through Retromation's Hoodie, while the small damage penalties are offset by your scaling and sustain.
Fisherman
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Baby
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Speedy
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Apprentice
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Cape
19 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
Regenerative Doctor
Doctor · Medium · Attack Speed, Range Damage, HP Regeneration
Speed Demon Shuriken
Speedy · Medium · Movement Speed, Melee Damage, Critical Chance
Well Rounded Beginner's SMG
Well Rounded · Medium · Harvesting, Range Damage, Attack Speed
Ghost of Wood
Cryptid · Easy · Dodge, Attack Speed, Damage
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
Explosive One Armed
One Armed · Easy · % Explosion Damage, % Explosion Size, Ranged Damage
+11 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Life Steal, Dodge — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Cape FAQ
Is the Cape good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Cape is good for builds that prioritize survivability through Life Steal and Dodge.
Which characters benefit most from the Cape?▾
Characters like Speedy, Doctor, and Apprentice benefit significantly from the Cape due to their playstyles.
What items synergize well with the Cape?▾
Items like Sharp Bullet, Tentacle, and Power Generator work well with the Cape to enhance your survivability and damage output.
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