Ranged WeaponMeta · S-TierRanged

Brotato SMG

35 builds in our database · Unlocked by default

The SMG is a rapid-fire ranged weapon that excels in dealing consistent damage over time. It works well with builds focusing on Attack Speed and Crit Chance.

Weapon Effect

No special effect — relies purely on raw stats and scaling.

Scales with: Ranged Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance

Meta Usage

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

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

Apprentice

3 builds pair this combo

When to pick SMG

Consider picking the SMG if you're playing characters like Ranger or Cyborg, especially when you have high Attack Speed and want to maintain a steady output of damage.

When to skip SMG

Skip the SMG if you're focusing on a build that requires high burst damage or if you prefer weapons with higher single-target damage.

Best characters for SMG

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

Apprentice

3 builds

SMG is the most used weapon on Apprentice, fitting perfectly with his scaling ranged damage. Its high fire rate lets you delete threats before they get close and converts your free Ranged Damage and Damage into reliable wave clear.

Stats: Ranged Damage · Damage · Attack Speed · Crit Chance

Creature

3 builds

SMGs have very high attack speed, letting Creature apply his Curse-based damage scaling constantly while staying at range to mitigate the penalties to Range and rising enemy threat.

Stats: Range · Attack Speed · Damage

One Armed

2 builds

SMG combines naturally with One Armed's huge Attack Speed to shred waves early and scale well into late game when upgraded, especially in ranged builds that later pivot into heavy launchers.

Stats: Ranged Damage · Attack Speed · Range · Damage

Ranger

3 builds

SMG is the core late‑game gun in the featured build, leveraging Ranger’s strong ranged scaling to output a huge stream of bullets. High Attack Speed and piercing make it ideal for cutting through dense waves and Endless scaling.

Stats: Attack Speed · Ranged Damage · Range · Dodge

Romantic

2 builds

SMG is an excellent weapon for Romantic because its rapid‑fire shots reliably chip enemies under 25% HP and generate constant charm procs across the map. The high hit frequency works perfectly with Romantic’s passive and lets you scale ranged damage while staying at a safe distance.

Stats: Range Damage · Attack Speed · Armor · Max HP · Life Steal

Sick

2 builds

SMG fires very quickly, generating lots of hits that perfectly convert Sick’s free 25% Life Steal into constant healing, while also scaling well with flat Ranged Damage and attack speed. This allows you to fully focus your shops on damage, armor, and speed without ever worrying about extra healing.

Stats: Range Damage · Attack Speed · Armor · Max HP

Soldier

4 builds

SMGs synergize perfectly with Soldier’s standing-still attack speed bonus, providing a constant stream of bullets that scale well with Ranged Damage and on-hit effects while keeping enemies at a safe distance.

Stats: Range Damage · Attack Speed · Life Steal · Armor

Well Rounded

2 builds

SMGs fire quickly, making excellent use of Attack Speed, Life Steal and flat Ranged Damage scaling. With Well Rounded's strong early economy, you can afford multiple SMGs early, which keeps waves under control and lets you heal constantly in Endless.

Stats: Range Damage · Attack Speed · Life Steal · Max HP