Brotato Awl
1 build in our database · Unlocked by default
The Awl is a trap-based weapon that spawns a dart trap every 12 seconds, firing 6 darts that deal 8 damage plus 100% of your Engineering. It works well in Engineering-focused builds.
Weapon Effect
A dart trap spawns every 12 seconds, firing 6 darts dealing 8 (+100% Engineering) damage
Scales with: Engineering
Meta Usage
1
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Awl
Auto-Tier
C
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Droid
10 builds pair this combo
When to pick Awl
Consider picking the Awl if you are investing heavily in Engineering, as it benefits from that stat. It's a solid choice for characters that can maximize trap effectiveness.
When to skip Awl
Skip the Awl if you're focusing on high mobility or fast-paced combat styles that don't allow for trap placement.
Best characters for Awl
Characters that pick up Awl in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Droid
10 builds
Awl acts like a built-in Dart Trap, giving additional structure-like projectiles that scale directly with Engineering. It's a good supplement to a Wrench core when you need more map coverage and ranged chip damage without compromising Droid's defensive positioning.
Stats: Engineering · Attack Speed · Range
Mad Scientist
1 build
Awl passively spawns dart traps that also scale with Engineering, adding more structure-style coverage across the map so you can kite evolved mecha and mutant enemies while your environment kills them.
Stats: Engineering · Evolution · Attack Speed
Items most often used with Awl
Computed from 1 community build that run Awl. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Awl
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Awl. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Awl
Awl FAQ
How often does the dart trap spawn?▾
The dart trap spawns every 12 seconds.
What is the damage output of the darts?▾
Each dart deals 8 damage plus 100% of your Engineering.
Is the Awl effective in the late game?▾
The Awl can be effective in the late game if you have high Engineering, allowing for significant damage output from the traps.
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