
Brotato Spear
9 builds in our database · Unlocked by default
The Spear is a versatile melee weapon that excels in both range and damage output. It pairs well with characters that benefit from high attack speed and mobility.
Weapon Effect
No special effect — relies purely on raw stats and scaling.
Scales with: Melee Damage, Attack Speed, Crit Chance
Meta Usage
9
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Spear
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top character
Fisherman
2 builds pair this combo
When to pick Spear
Consider picking the Spear when playing as Gladiator or Curious, especially if you have a focus on increasing your Attack Speed and Melee Damage. It works well in builds that prioritize quick strikes and crowd control.
When to skip Spear
Skip the Spear if you are focusing on a ranged build or if you prefer weapons with higher burst damage potential.
Best characters for Spear
Characters that pick up Spear in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.
Fisherman
2 builds
Spear scales excellently with melee damage, crit and attack speed, letting Fisherman quickly delete the special Bait enemies he constantly spawns. Its precise stabs work well with wall-hugging positioning to safely dodge projectiles while stacking Bait and harvesting.
Stats: Melee Damage · Attack Speed · Crit Chance · Armor · Dodge
Gladiator
2 builds
Spear gives Gladiator safe, long-range melee pokes to thin out waves and focus elites while still counting as a unique melee weapon to boost his attack speed passive.
Stats: Attack Speed · Melee Damage · HP · Armor
Curious
2 builds
Spear adds safe reach and precise single-target hits, letting you poke loot aliens and dangerous enemies from a distance while staying mobile. It is a strong complementary melee choice that keeps your weapon lineup varied to minimize duplicate penalties.
Stats: Melee Damage · Attack Speed · Range · Dodge
Saver
3 builds
Spear is Saver’s starter weapon in the featured build and provides early reach and safety until your Slingshot setup comes online.
Stats: Attack Speed · Melee Damage
Items most often used with Spear
Computed from 9 community builds that run Spear. These are the items the meta keeps picking up.
Secondary weapons paired with Spear
The weapons community builders most often slot alongside Spear. Useful for planning your second loadout slot.
Community builds running Spear
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
Multi Weapon Gladiator
Gladiator · Medium · Attack Speed, Melee Damage, HP
Spear Saver
Saver · Medium · Attack Speed, Melee Damage, Max HP
Super Saver! (no spend)
Saver · Easy · Attack Speed, HP Regeneration, Max HP
Economy Loot Hunter Curious
Curious · Medium · Melee Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Economy Loot Hunter Curious
Curious · Medium · Melee Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
Multi Weapon Gladiator
Gladiator · Medium · Attack Speed, Melee Damage, HP
+1 more builds use this weapon — see them on the relevant character pages.
Spear FAQ
What characters are best with the Spear?▾
The Spear is most effective with Gladiator and Curious due to their synergy with melee and attack speed.
Is the Spear good for crowd control?▾
Yes, its range and attack speed make it effective for managing groups of enemies.
Can the Spear be used effectively in late game?▾
Yes, with the right stats and upgrades, the Spear remains viable in late game scenarios.
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