Brotato Fin
Tier 3 item · 8 builds in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Speedy
The Fin boosts your Speed by 10% and provides 3% Life Steal, making it useful for fast-paced builds that rely on mobility and sustainability. It's particularly effective for characters like Sick and Hiker who benefit from increased speed.
Item Stats
- Speed+10 %
- Life Steal+3 %
- Luck-8
How to unlock Fin in Brotato
Requirement: Win a run with Speedy
Win any completed run with Speedy to unlock the Fin item. Use our Speedy build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.
Meta Usage
8
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Fin
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
5
Most often: Cyborg
When to buy Fin
Consider picking up the Fin when you're focusing on a Speedy build, especially if you have characters that can capitalize on the increased Speed and Life Steal. It pairs well with items that enhance survivability and mobility.
When to skip Fin
Skip the Fin if you're using characters with negative scaling on Speed or if your build focuses on Luck, as the -8 Luck penalty can hinder your overall effectiveness.
Items most often combined with Fin
Calculated from 8 builds in our database that ship Fin. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Fin
Characters that pick up Fin in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Speedy
1 build
Fin adds a big chunk of Speed plus life steal, directly boosting Speedy’s melee damage while improving his sustain. The Luck penalty is negligible compared to the offensive and defensive value it provides for a high‑Speed melee character.
Hiker
2 builds
Combines speed and lifesteal so Hiker gains both offense and sustain from his movement-focused build, compensating for lower luck and drops.
Cyborg
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Sick
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Apprentice
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Fin
8 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Explodeborg
Cyborg · Medium · Life Steal, Ranged Damage
Sustainable SMG Sick
Sick · Medium · Range Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Speed Demon Hiker
Hiker · Medium · Movement Speed, Attack Speed, Dodge
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
OP Speedy Lance Build
Speedy · Medium · Speed, Range, Dodge
Explodeborg
Cyborg · Medium · Life Steal, Ranged Damage
Speed Demon Hiker
Hiker · Medium · Movement Speed, Attack Speed, Dodge
Sustainable SMG Sick
Sick · Medium · Range Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Speed, Life Steal — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Fin FAQ
Is the Fin good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Fin is a solid choice for Speed-focused builds, providing both increased Speed and Life Steal.
Which characters benefit most from the Fin?▾
Characters like Sick and Hiker benefit greatly from the Fin due to their synergy with speed and life recovery.
What items combine well with the Fin?▾
The Fin works well with items like Metal Plate, Metal Detector, and Gentle Alien to enhance survivability and speed.
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