Brotato Potato Thrower
3 builds in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Chunky
The Potato Thrower is a ranged weapon that launches potatoes at enemies, dealing damage from a distance. It excels in builds that focus on ranged combat and can synergize well with characters like Saver.
Weapon Effect
No special effect — relies purely on raw stats and scaling.
How to unlock Potato Thrower in Brotato
Requirement: Win a run with Chunky
Win any completed run with Chunky to unlock the Potato Thrower weapon. Use our Chunky build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.
Scales with: Ranged Damage, Attack Speed
Meta Usage
3
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Potato Thrower
Auto-Tier
C
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Saver
1 build pair this combo
When to pick Potato Thrower
Consider picking the Potato Thrower when playing as Chunky, especially if you have a high Ranged stat to maximize its damage output. It works well in builds that prioritize attack speed and kiting.
When to skip Potato Thrower
Skip the Potato Thrower if you're focusing on melee builds or characters that benefit more from close-range combat.
Best characters for Potato Thrower
Characters that pick up Potato Thrower in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Saver
1 build
Potato Thrower scales heavily with HP, which synergizes with Saver’s ability to bank materials and buy HP‑scaling items like Padding for a powerful late‑game ranged setup.
Stats: HP · Armor · Attack Speed
Apprentice
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Lucky
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Items most often used with Potato Thrower
Computed from 3 community builds that run Potato Thrower. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Potato Thrower
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Potato Thrower. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Potato Thrower
Potato Thrower FAQ
How do I unlock the Potato Thrower?▾
You need to win a run while playing as Chunky to unlock the Potato Thrower.
What characters pair well with the Potato Thrower?▾
The Potato Thrower is most often paired with Saver for effective ranged damage.
What secondary weapon goes well with the Potato Thrower?▾
The Thief Dagger is a common secondary weapon that complements the Potato Thrower.
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