Ranged WeaponMeta · C-TierRangedExplosive

Brotato Grenade Launcher

1 build in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Gangster

The Grenade Launcher fires explosive projectiles that deal area damage on impact and can bounce once. It excels in builds focused on crowd control and area denial.

Weapon Effect

Every 2nd/3rd/4th shot has a longer cooldown: 3.7s/3.2s/2.7s. Projectiles explode on hit. Bounces 1 time.

How to unlock Grenade Launcher in Brotato

Requirement: Win a run with Gangster

Win any completed run with Gangster to unlock the Grenade Launcher weapon. Use our Gangster build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.

Open Gangster build guide All Brotato unlocks

Scales with: Ranged Damage, Engineering

Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Grenade Launcher

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

One Armed

1 build pair this combo

When to pick Grenade Launcher

Consider picking the Grenade Launcher if you are playing as Gangster or have a build that emphasizes Engineering and Ranged Damage. It's effective when you can manage the cooldowns and maximize its explosive potential.

When to skip Grenade Launcher

Skip the Grenade Launcher if your build relies heavily on rapid-fire weapons or if you struggle with managing cooldowns, as its secondary shot cooldown can hinder performance.

Best characters for Grenade Launcher

Characters that pick up Grenade Launcher in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.

One Armed

1 build

Grenade Launcher benefits heavily from doubled damage modifiers and explosion stats, turning each shot into a massive nuke that One Armed's high attack speed can still fire often enough.

Stats: % Explosion Damage · % Explosion Size · Ranged Damage · Damage