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Brotato Scapegoat

Companion pet · 1 build in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Beast Master

Scapegoat spawns a pet that distracts enemies, drawing their fire away from you. It shines in builds that benefit from tanking and crowd control, allowing you to focus on dealing damage.

Item Stats

Spawns a Scapegoat pet that moves around the map and gets targeted by enemies instead of the player. When it dies, the player can revive it by standing next to it. (Unique)—

How to unlock Scapegoat in Brotato

Requirement: Win a run with Beast Master

Win any completed run with Beast Master to unlock the Scapegoat item. Use our Beast Master build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.

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Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Scapegoat

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top characters

Most often: Beast Master

When to buy Scapegoat

Consider picking up Scapegoat if you're playing a character like Beast Master or any build that emphasizes survivability and crowd control. It’s especially useful in high-density enemy waves where managing aggro is crucial.

When to skip Scapegoat

Skip Scapegoat if your build relies on high mobility or damage output, as the pet may hinder your ability to maneuver effectively in tight spaces.

Items most often combined with Scapegoat

Calculated from 1 builds in our database that ship Scapegoat. Higher % = more consistent synergy.

Best characters for Scapegoat

Characters that pick up Scapegoat in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.

Beast Master

1 build

Acts as a mobile taunt that soaks aggro for you, which is invaluable when you can’t attack directly or need time to heal. Reviving it between enemy waves or when it drops buys you breathing room during intense moments.