Brotato Rocket Launcher
7 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Rocket Launcher fires explosive projectiles that deal area damage on impact. It excels in builds focused on crowd control and area damage, especially when paired with characters like the Apprentice.
Weapon Effect
Projectiles explode on hit
Scales with: Ranged Damage, Engineering, Crit Chance
Meta Usage
7
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Rocket Launcher
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Renegade
1 build pair this combo
When to pick Rocket Launcher
Consider buying the Rocket Launcher early if you are using the Apprentice or focusing on Engineering and Explosive damage. It's a strong pick when you have decent Attack Speed and want to clear waves of enemies.
When to skip Rocket Launcher
Skip the Rocket Launcher if you are building for high single-target damage or if your character relies on fast, rapid-fire attacks.
Best characters for Rocket Launcher
Characters that pick up Rocket Launcher in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Renegade
1 build
Rocket Launcher turns every extra projectile into an explosion, which works fantastically with Renegade’s pierce and explosive items to clear huge clusters of enemies.
Stats: Ranged Damage · Attack Speed · Life Steal
One Armed
1 build
Rocket Launcher offers huge explosive hits that scale incredibly with % Explosion Damage and flat Ranged Damage, fitting perfectly into One Armed's explosive Danger 5 strategy.
Stats: % Explosion Damage · % Explosion Size · Ranged Damage · Damage
Apprentice
1 build
Rocket Launcher offers explosive burst damage and scales with Apprentice’s Ranged and elemental/engineering synergies. It complements Flamethrower and Lightning Shiv to keep dangerous packs away when your HP is low.
Stats: Ranged Damage · Explosion Damage · Damage
Soldier
1 build
Rocket Launcher provides powerful explosions that clear packs and chunk elites, complementing knockback and ranged-focused Soldier builds that aim to kill enemies off-screen.
Stats: Damage · Ranged Damage · Attack Speed
Artificer
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Lucky
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Baby
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Items most often used with Rocket Launcher
Computed from 7 community builds that run Rocket Launcher. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Rocket Launcher
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Rocket Launcher. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Rocket Launcher
Explosive One Armed
One Armed · Easy · % Explosion Damage, % Explosion Size, Ranged Damage
Artificer horde clearing
Artificer · Medium · Elemental Damage, Attack Speed, Speed
Lucky gambler
Lucky · Medium · Luck, Harvesting, % Items Price
Baby Buster
Baby · Medium · Damage, Max HP, Dodge
Horde Clearer Renegade
Renegade · Hard · Life Steal, Ranged Damage, Max HP
Loyal soldier
Soldier · Medium · Max HP, Damage, Dodge
Lightning Storm Glass Cannon
Apprentice · Medium · Attack Speed, Elemental Damage, Engineering
Rocket Launcher FAQ
What characters work well with the Rocket Launcher?▾
The Rocket Launcher pairs well with the Apprentice due to its synergy with Engineering and explosive damage.
Does the Rocket Launcher benefit from Attack Speed?▾
Yes, while the Rocket Launcher has a slower fire rate, increasing Attack Speed can help you fire more rockets in a shorter time.
Can the Rocket Launcher hit multiple enemies?▾
Yes, the explosive projectiles can damage multiple enemies within the blast radius.
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