Brotato Screwdriver
6 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Screwdriver is a tool that spawns landmines every few seconds, dealing area damage. It excels in builds focused on crowd control and area denial.
Weapon Effect
A landmine spawns every 12s/9s/6s/3s dealing 10(100%) damage in an area
Scales with: Engineering
Meta Usage
6
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Screwdriver
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Engineer
2 builds pair this combo
When to pick Screwdriver
Consider picking the Screwdriver if you're using characters that benefit from Engineering or if you're building around area damage and crowd control. It's particularly useful in the mid to late game when enemies become more numerous.
When to skip Screwdriver
Skip the Screwdriver if your build relies heavily on direct damage or if you prefer a more aggressive playstyle without area control.
Best characters for Screwdriver
Characters that pick up Screwdriver in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Engineer
2 builds
Screwdriver naturally synergizes with Engineering by spawning landmines that scale with your structure-focused stats, enabling explosion-heavy Engineer builds that cover the arena in automated damage.
Stats: Engineering · % Explosion Damage · % Explosion Size · Armor · Dodge
Explorer
2 builds
Screwdriver spawns landmines that scale with Engineering, letting Explorer kill enemies and break trees without relying on his heavily nerfed base damage, while covering large map areas passively.
Stats: Engineering · Damage · HP Regeneration · Armor · Speed
Cyborg
2 builds
Screwdriver spawns landmines that scale with Engineering, which synergizes perfectly with Cyborg’s mid‑wave Ranged→Engineering conversion and explosive item stacking in the Explodeborg setup.
Stats: Ranged Damage · Explosion Damage · Engineering
Items most often used with Screwdriver
Computed from 6 community builds that run Screwdriver. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Screwdriver
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Screwdriver. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Screwdriver
Explodeborg
Cyborg · Medium · Life Steal, Ranged Damage
Landmine Engineer
Engineer · Medium · Engineering, % Explosion Damage, % Explosion Size
Crate snowballing exploreineer
Explorer · Medium · Damage, HP Regeneration, Luck
Explodeborg
Cyborg · Medium · Life Steal, Ranged Damage
Landmine Engineer
Engineer · Medium · Engineering, % Explosion Damage, % Explosion Size
Crate snowballing exploreineer
Explorer · Medium · Damage, HP Regeneration, Luck
Screwdriver FAQ
How often do the landmines spawn?▾
Landmines spawn every 12 seconds at base, with faster spawn rates at higher levels.
What damage do the landmines deal?▾
Each landmine deals 10 damage, which is 100% of its base damage.
Can the Screwdriver be used effectively with other weapons?▾
Yes, it can complement weapons that benefit from area control, allowing you to manage crowds while dealing damage.
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