Melee WeaponMeta · C-TierBluntExplosivePrimitive

Brotato Plank

2 builds in our database · Unlocked by default

The Plank is a melee weapon that has a chance to explode on hit, dealing area damage to nearby enemies. It works well in builds that focus on crowd control and area damage.

Weapon Effect

Hits have 25%/30%/35%/40% chance to explode.

Scales with: Melee Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance

Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Plank

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

Vagabond

2 builds pair this combo

When to pick Plank

Consider picking the Plank when you have characters that benefit from melee damage and can stack attack speed or crit chance. It's particularly effective in builds that aim to maximize explosion effects.

When to skip Plank

Skip the Plank if you're focusing on a ranged build or if you need consistent single-target damage, as its effectiveness relies on hitting multiple enemies.

Best characters for Plank

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

Vagabond

2 builds

Plank provides early explosive AoE and the Explosive class tag, which helps roll late‑game explosives like Fireball and Nuclear Launcher while clearing waves safely. It also synergizes well with items that boost explosion damage and size.

Stats: Max HP · Elemental Damage · Attack Speed