Brotato Recycling Machine
Tier 2 item · 16 builds in our database
The Recycling Machine increases your material gain by 35% when recycling items. It's particularly useful for builds focused on economy and resource management.
Item Stats
- Gain 35% more materials from recycling items—
Meta Usage
16
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Recycling Machine
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
9
Most often: Lucky
When to buy Recycling Machine
Consider buying this item if you're playing characters like Fisherman or Generalist, especially if you're aiming for a build that relies on recycling for upgrades. It shines when you have a steady stream of items to recycle.
When to skip Recycling Machine
Skip this item if you're using characters with low Engineering or if your build doesn't prioritize recycling, as you may not benefit from the increased material gain.
Items most often combined with Recycling Machine
Calculated from 16 builds in our database that ship Recycling Machine. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Recycling Machine
Characters that pick up Recycling Machine in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Generalist
2 builds
Recycling Machine boosts your economy, making it easier to reroll for Ghost weapons and high-impact hybrid items that Generalist needs to reach his full potential.
Romantic
2 builds
Recycling Machine multiplies the value of unwanted items into extra materials, synergizing well with a shop‑heavy, Curse‑driven playstyle where you roll and replace gear frequently.
Well Rounded
2 builds
Recycling Machine fits the economy-centric playstyle, turning unwanted items into extra materials so you can more consistently afford core damage and defense upgrades.
Lucky
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
King
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Explorer
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Diver
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Engineer
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Recycling Machine
16 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Slingshot Lucky
Lucky · Easy · Attack Speed, Ranged Damage, Luck
Lucky Sharpshooter King
King · Medium · Max HP, Ranged Damage, Luck
Ghost Weapon Generalist
Generalist · Medium · Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP
Tree Farming Engineer
Explorer · Medium · Engineering, Speed, HP Regeneration
Crit Harpoon Diver
Diver · Medium · Crit Chance, Melee Damage, Range Damage
Well Rounded Beginner's SMG
Well Rounded · Medium · Harvesting, Range Damage, Attack Speed
Curse Powered
Romantic · Medium · Range Damage, Armor, Max HP
Landmine Engineer
Engineer · Medium · Engineering, % Explosion Damage, % Explosion Size
+8 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Economy — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Recycling Machine FAQ
Is the Recycling Machine good in Brotato?▾
Yes, it is effective for economy-focused builds that frequently recycle items.
Which characters benefit most from the Recycling Machine?▾
Characters like Fisherman, Generalist, and Explorer benefit significantly due to their ability to gather and recycle items efficiently.
What items work well with the Recycling Machine?▾
Items like Scope, Lens, and Metal Detector complement the Recycling Machine by enhancing your overall resource acquisition.
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