Coil grants +5 Knockback and increases your Damage by 1% for every point of Knockback you have. This item is effective for builds focusing on crowd control and damage output.
Item Stats
- Knockback+5
- Damage for every 1 Knockback you have+1 %
Meta Usage
6
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Coil
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
4
Most often: Baby
When to buy Coil
Consider buying Coil if you're stacking Knockback effects or playing a character that benefits from high Damage and crowd control, like the Engineer or the Chef. Aim for at least 10 Knockback to maximize its potential.
When to skip Coil
Skip Coil if you're focusing on characters that rely on high Attack Speed or have negative scaling with Knockback, as it may not synergize well with their builds.
Items most often combined with Coil
Calculated from 6 builds in our database that ship Coil. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Coil
Characters that pick up Coil in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Soldier
1 build
Coil turns Soldier’s natural knockback bonus into a massive damage multiplier, especially when combined with other knockback sources like Barricade and Boxing Glove.
Baby
3 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Lich
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Chef
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Coil
6 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Hardcore Lich
Lich · Hard · Life Steal, Attack Speed, Dodge
Max shotgun soldier
Soldier · Hard · Ranged Damage, Knockback, HP Regeneration
bruser chef
Chef · Easy · Max HP, Melee Damage, Attack Speed
Angry baby
Baby · Medium · Range, Max HP, Damage
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Damage, Knockback — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Coil FAQ
Is Coil good in Brotato?▾
Yes, Coil is good for builds that prioritize Knockback and Damage, especially with characters that can effectively utilize these stats.
What characters benefit most from Coil?▾
Characters like the Engineer and Chef benefit greatly from Coil due to their ability to stack Knockback and enhance their Damage output.
Does Coil work with other Knockback items?▾
Yes, Coil synergizes well with other Knockback items, amplifying both your crowd control and Damage.
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