Brotato Lightning Shiv
6 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Lightning Shiv hits enemies and spawns lightning projectiles that bounce to other targets, dealing significant damage. It excels in builds that focus on fast attack speeds and multi-target damage.
Weapon Effect
Hitting an enemy spawns a lightning projectile flying towards another random enemy that bounces -/1/2/3 times and inflicts 5/6/8/11 + (80%) damage
Scales with: Ranged Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance
Meta Usage
6
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Lightning Shiv
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Multitasker
2 builds pair this combo
When to pick Lightning Shiv
This weapon is a strong pick for characters like Multitasker and Apprentice, especially when you have high Attack Speed and want to maximize damage across multiple enemies.
When to skip Lightning Shiv
Consider skipping it if you are focusing on single-target damage or if your build does not support high Attack Speed.
Best characters for Lightning Shiv
Characters that pick up Lightning Shiv in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Multitasker
2 builds
Lightning Shiv synergizes with Multitasker’s many weapon slots by producing lots of bouncing projectiles on every hit. It scales well with melee damage, crit chance and elemental damage, making it a strong choice in hybrid Precise/elemental builds.
Stats: Melee Damage · Crit Chance · Elemental Damage · HP Regen
Apprentice
1 build
Lightning Shiv leverages Apprentice’s Elemental Damage and Attack Speed scaling by chaining lightning between enemies. It is featured in the glass cannon Endless build to combine on-hit lightning with other AoE sources.
Stats: Elemental Damage · Attack Speed · Damage
Mage
1 build
Lightning Shiv chains hits between enemies, giving Mage many elemental procs and helping spread burns and on-hit effects while clearing clustered packs efficiently.
Stats: Elemental Damage · Attack Speed · Armor
Masochist
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
King
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Items most often used with Lightning Shiv
Computed from 6 community builds that run Lightning Shiv. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Lightning Shiv
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Lightning Shiv. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Lightning Shiv
12 Weapon Precision Stack
Multitasker · Medium · Melee Damage, Crit Chance, Elemental Damage
Hellfire Storm
Mage · Medium · Elemental Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Spiky Maniac
Masochist · Medium · Max HP, HP Regeneration, Dodge
Evil King
King · Hard · Damage, Elemental Damage, Attack Speed
Lightning Storm Glass Cannon
Apprentice · Medium · Attack Speed, Elemental Damage, Engineering
12 Weapon Precision Stack
Multitasker · Medium · Melee Damage, Crit Chance, Elemental Damage
Lightning Shiv FAQ
How much damage does the Lightning Shiv deal?▾
It inflicts 5/6/8/11 + (80%) damage per hit.
Does the Lightning Shiv require specific stats to be effective?▾
Yes, it benefits from high Attack Speed and Crit Chance to maximize damage output.
Can the Lightning Shiv be used effectively in late-game?▾
Yes, with the right build, it remains effective in late-game scenarios due to its multi-target capabilities.
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