Brotato Defective Steroids
Tier 1 item · 16 builds in our database
Defective Steroids grants you +2 Max HP and +2 Melee Damage at the cost of -3% Attack Speed. This item is useful for boosting survivability and melee output early in the game.
Item Stats
- Max HP+2
- Melee Damage+2
- Attack Speed-3 %
Meta Usage
16
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Defective Steroids
Auto-Tier
A
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
8
Most often: Lich
When to buy Defective Steroids
Pick this item if you're using characters like Gladiator or Bull who benefit from increased melee damage and can afford a slight decrease in attack speed. It's also a solid choice if you're aiming for a tanky melee build.
When to skip Defective Steroids
Skip this item if you're focusing on ranged builds or characters that rely heavily on attack speed, as the penalty can hinder your overall damage output.
Items most often combined with Defective Steroids
Calculated from 16 builds in our database that ship Defective Steroids. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Defective Steroids
Characters that pick up Defective Steroids in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Crazy
1 build
Boosts both survivability and Melee Damage, ideal when running Knife or hybrid builds; Crazy's innate Attack Speed means he can afford a small penalty here.
Lich
3 builds
Defective Steroids add both Max HP and melee damage, nicely boosting Lich’s survivability and Sharp Tooth damage while the small attack speed loss is easily offset by his sustain.
Gladiator
2 builds
Defective Steroids boosts both max HP and melee damage, two of Gladiator's core needs; the small attack speed penalty is easily overcome by his passive.
Ogre
2 builds
Defective Steroids directly feeds Ogre's gameplan with both Max HP and melee damage, while the Attack Speed penalty even synergizes with his explosion scaling tied to reduced attack speed.
Bull
3 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Baby
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Chunky
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Chef
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Defective Steroids
16 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Lifesteal Tank Lich
Lich · Medium · Life Steal, HP, Armor
Explosive Tank Bull
Bull · Medium · HP Regeneration, Armor, Dodge
MukBoomer
Chunky · Hard · Max HP, Luck, Armor
Explosive Tank Ogre
Ogre · Medium · Max HP, Melee Damage, Movement Speed
Crazy Ninja
Crazy · Easy · Melee Damage, Crit Chance, Attack Speed
Multi Weapon Gladiator
Gladiator · Medium · Attack Speed, Melee Damage, HP
Hardcore Lich
Lich · Hard · Life Steal, Attack Speed, Dodge
+8 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Max HP, Melee Damage — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Defective Steroids FAQ
Is Defective Steroids good in Brotato?▾
Yes, it's a decent early-game item for melee builds, especially if you need extra Max HP.
What characters synergize well with Defective Steroids?▾
Characters like Gladiator, Lich, Bull, and Ogre benefit from the added melee damage and Max HP.
Does the attack speed penalty matter?▾
It can be significant for fast-paced builds, so consider your overall attack speed before picking it.
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