Brotato Lute
5 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Lute is a support weapon that inflicts a debuff on enemies, causing them to take increased damage for a short duration. It works well in builds focused on damage amplification, especially with characters like Druid and Entrepreneur.
Weapon Effect
Enemies hit take 10% more damage for 3 seconds (max: 30%/50%/70%/100%)
Scales with: Engineering
Meta Usage
5
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Lute
Auto-Tier
C
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Druid
2 builds pair this combo
When to pick Lute
Consider picking up the Lute early in a run if you're playing as Druid or Entrepreneur, as it enhances your team's damage output significantly. Aim for high Engineering to maximize its effectiveness.
When to skip Lute
Skip the Lute if you're focusing on a high-damage single-target build that relies on fast kills, as the debuff may not be as beneficial in that context.
Best characters for Lute
Characters that pick up Lute in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Druid
2 builds
Lute fits Druid perfectly: as a Support/Musical weapon it scales well with Luck and Attack Speed, and its stacking damage taken debuff lets your luck-based on-hit and on-kill effects melt waves. Running six Lutes maximizes these debuffs and synergizes with Druid’s high Luck and consumable-driven scaling.
Stats: Luck · Harvesting · Attack Speed
Entrepreneur
1 build
Lute applies a stacking "take more damage" debuff, giving Entrepreneur multiplicative value even with reduced damage scaling and synergizing well with percent-based and crit effects.
Stats: Range Damage · Luck · Engineering
Lucky
2 builds
Lute amplifies all damage taken by enemies it hits, which pairs well with Lucky’s passive damage from material pickups and any supporting weapons or structures. Its synergy with high Luck and pickup tools lets you clear waves while mostly dodging and collecting materials.
Stats: Luck · Attack Speed · Speed · Defensive stats
Items most often used with Lute
Computed from 5 community builds that run Lute. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Lute
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Lute. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Lute
Lute FAQ
How does the Lute's damage debuff work?▾
The Lute causes enemies hit to take an additional 10% damage for 3 seconds, stacking up to a maximum of 100%.
Which characters benefit most from the Lute?▾
The Druid and Entrepreneur are particularly effective with the Lute due to their synergy with damage amplification.
Can the Lute be used effectively in solo play?▾
Yes, but its full potential is realized in team compositions where damage amplification is key.
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