Brotato Handcuffs
Tier 3 item · 14 builds in our database
Handcuffs provide a solid boost to your Melee, Ranged, and Elemental Damage but cap your Max HP at its current value. This item is useful for builds focusing on damage output without needing to increase health.
Item Stats
- Melee Damage+8
- Ranged Damage+8
- Elemental DamageYour Max HP is capped at its current value+8
Meta Usage
14
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Handcuffs
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
8
Most often: Apprentice
When to buy Handcuffs
Consider Handcuffs when playing characters like Brawler or Demon, especially if you're building around high damage output and can manage your health effectively. It's a strong pick if you have items that enhance your damage further.
When to skip Handcuffs
Skip Handcuffs if you're using characters that benefit from high Max HP or if your build relies on health regeneration, as the HP cap can hinder your survivability.
Items most often combined with Handcuffs
Calculated from 14 builds in our database that ship Handcuffs. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Handcuffs
Characters that pick up Handcuffs in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Generalist
2 builds
Handcuffs offers a huge spike of flat melee and ranged damage which Generalist converts into even more power via his passive. With Ghost Scepter’s HP scaling, you can cap your Max HP at a very safe level before taking Handcuffs for a massive late-game power boost.
Demon
2 builds
Handcuffs give a big flat damage boost across all types, which is great once your Max HP is already very high. Use it later in Endless when your HP pool is established and future HP scaling is less critical.
Apprentice
3 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Brawler
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Doctor
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Chunky
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Soldier
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Farmer
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Handcuffs
14 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Speed Demon Brawler
Brawler · Medium · Attack Speed, HP Regen, Dodge
Ghost Weapon Generalist
Generalist · Medium · Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP
Regenerative Doctor
Doctor · Medium · Attack Speed, Range Damage, HP Regeneration
MukBoomer
Chunky · Hard · Max HP, Luck, Armor
Newcomer Apprentice - Russian Roulette
Apprentice · Easy · Dodge, Range, Crit Chance
Ghost Spirit Demon
Demon · Medium · Piercing, HP, Range Damage
Revolver Soldier
Soldier · Easy · Ranged Damage, Crit Chance, Damage
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
+6 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Melee Damage, Ranged Damage, Elemental Damage — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Handcuffs FAQ
Is Handcuffs good in Brotato?▾
Yes, Handcuffs are effective for damage-focused builds, especially with characters that can leverage their increased damage stats.
What characters benefit from Handcuffs?▾
Brawler, Demon, Generalist, and Doctor can all benefit from the damage boosts provided by Handcuffs.
What items synergize well with Handcuffs?▾
Items like Retromation's Hoodie, Coffee, and Triangle of Power work well with Handcuffs to maximize damage output.
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