The Lens provides a boost to your Ranged Damage at the cost of some Range. It's useful for characters that rely on dealing damage from a distance while maintaining a solid offensive output.
Item Stats
- Ranged Damage+1
- Range-5
Meta Usage
7
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Lens
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
4
Most often: Generalist
When to buy Lens
Consider purchasing the Lens if you're playing characters like Fisherman or Vampire, especially if you're focusing on Ranged Damage builds. It can be particularly effective when combined with items that enhance your overall damage output.
When to skip Lens
Skip the Lens if you're using characters that benefit from increased Range or if you're focusing on melee builds, as the reduced Range can hinder your effectiveness.
Items most often combined with Lens
Calculated from 7 builds in our database that ship Lens. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Lens
Characters that pick up Lens in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Vampire
2 builds
Lens is a simple but effective way to add more damage to Shuriken in the hybrid ethereal-ranged Vampire build. The small range loss is negligible compared to the extra power on each bounce hit.
Generalist
2 builds
Lens adds flat ranged damage that translates into extra melee damage via Generalist’s passive, offering efficient scaling in a single cheap item despite the small range drawback.
Romantic
2 builds
Lens is a cheap, efficient early pick that boosts ranged damage for SMGs, improving your ability to push enemies below 25% HP for charm procs.
Fisherman
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Lens
7 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Ghost Weapon Generalist
Generalist · Medium · Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP
Curse Powered
Romantic · Medium · Range Damage, Armor, Max HP
Ethereal Vampire Tank
Vampire · Medium · Life Steal, Melee Damage, Attack Speed
Bait Master Shredder
Fisherman · Medium · Damage, Range, Attack Speed
Ghost Weapon Generalist
Generalist · Medium · Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP
Curse Powered
Romantic · Medium · Range Damage, Armor, Max HP
Ethereal Vampire Tank
Vampire · Medium · Life Steal, Melee Damage, Attack Speed
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Ranged Damage — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Lens FAQ
Is the Lens good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Lens is good for boosting Ranged Damage, especially for characters that excel in ranged combat.
What characters benefit most from the Lens?▾
Characters like Fisherman, Generalist, and Vampire benefit significantly from the Lens due to their focus on ranged attacks.
Can the Lens be combined with other items?▾
Yes, it synergizes well with items like Scope and Triangle of Power to enhance your damage output.
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