
Brotato Harpoon Gun
7 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Harpoon Gun is a ranged weapon that slows enemies in a radius around its projectile and can pierce multiple foes. It works well in builds focusing on crowd control and damage over time.
Weapon Effect
Slows enemies in a radius around the projectile. Pierces 3/4/5 enemies dealing -25% less damage with each pierce
- Slows enemies in a radius around the projectile. Pierces 3/4/5 enemies dealing—
- less damage with each pierce-25%
Scales with: Ranged Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance
Meta Usage
7
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Harpoon Gun
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Diver
5 builds pair this combo
When to pick Harpoon Gun
Consider buying the Harpoon Gun if you're playing as the Sailor or Diver, especially if you have high Ranged Damage and want to control enemy movement.
When to skip Harpoon Gun
Skip this weapon if you prefer high single-target damage or are focusing on builds that require rapid-fire weapons.
Best characters for Harpoon Gun
Characters that pick up Harpoon Gun in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Diver
5 builds
Harpoon Gun is Diver’s signature weapon: it is cheap, pierces multiple enemies and, more importantly, applies the 300% increased damage taken debuff with every ranged hit, letting your melee or Precise projectiles shred even +250% health enemies.
Stats: Range Damage · Attack Speed
Sailor
2 builds
Harpoon Gun adds valuable slows and pierce to a naval-focused setup, helping control fast cursed enemies that otherwise could burst Sailor down. It synergizes with his naval bonus while giving crowd control for high-difficulty waves.
Stats: Ranged Damage · Attack Speed · Range · Armor
Items most often used with Harpoon Gun
Computed from 7 community builds that run Harpoon Gun. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Harpoon Gun
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Harpoon Gun. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Harpoon Gun
Crit Harpoon Diver
Diver · Medium · Crit Chance, Melee Damage, Range Damage
Triple Damage Naval Commander
Sailor · Medium · Attack Speed, Armor, Regeneration
Diver Shuriken Massacre
Diver · Easy · Melee Damage, Crit Chance, Attack Speed
Crit Harpoon Diver
Diver · Medium · Crit Chance, Melee Damage, Range Damage
Diver Shuriken Massacre
Diver · Easy · Melee Damage, Crit Chance, Attack Speed
Triple Damage Naval Commander
Sailor · Medium · Attack Speed, Armor, Regeneration
Diver starter loadout
Diver · Medium
Harpoon Gun FAQ
How does the Harpoon Gun's piercing work?▾
The Harpoon Gun can pierce 3 to 5 enemies, dealing 25% less damage for each enemy it pierces.
What characters synergize well with the Harpoon Gun?▾
The Sailor and Diver characters benefit most from the Harpoon Gun due to their abilities that enhance ranged combat.
Does the Harpoon Gun have any area of effect?▾
Yes, it slows enemies in a radius around the projectile upon impact.
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