Brotato Characters Guide — Every Character, the Best Picks & Unlocks
Every Brotato character explained: the full roster, what each character's special mechanic does, the best characters for beginners and for Danger 5, and how unlocking works.
Brotato Characters Guide — Every Character, the Best Picks & Unlocks
The short version: Brotato has 30+ playable characters, each with a unique stat modifier or special mechanic (e.g., one can only use pistols, one takes double damage but deals triple). Most unlock by winning runs on specific danger levels. For beginners, the Balanced, Crazy, and Loud characters are the forgiving picks; for Danger 5, the meta favorites are Gladiator, One-Armed, and Bull (with the right builds).
This guide covers the roster and the picks that matter.
The Roster (30+ Characters)
Brotato's characters all start with the same weapons but differ wildly in stats:
| Character | Gimmick |
|---|---|
| Balanced | No modifiers — the vanilla pick |
| Crazy | +25% attack speed, -50% damage — fast spam |
| Loud | +3 enemies per wave (more loot, more danger) |
| One-Armed | Can only hold 1 weapon, but +100% damage |
| Bull | Massive HP, +15 armor, -40% speed, contact damage |
| Gladiator | +100% melee damage, -20% attack speed |
| Fisherman | +30% range, only spear-like weapons |
| Ghost | +30% dodge, can't use armor |
| Ranger | -30% attack speed on melee, +30% on ranged |
| Chunky | +20% HP, -10% speed |
| ... | (and ~20 more: Engineer, Saver, Masochist, etc.) |
"Brotato characters" searches want the full list — the complete roster is 30+ characters (the game has added characters in updates, so the exact count grows; the character-select screen is the source of truth).
Best Characters by Use Case
- Beginner: Balanced (learn the game), Crazy (forgiving DPS), Loud (more loot to learn item economy).
- Danger 5 (hardest): The community meta favors Gladiator (pure melee scaling), One-Armed (1 weapon = max focus), and Bull (tanky contact damage). Engineer (turret builds) is the "cheese" pick that survives Danger 5 without perfect micro.
- Fun/weird: Masochist (take damage = get stronger), Saver (interest on money), Ghost (dodge-tank).
How Unlocking Works
- Characters unlock by winning runs at specific Danger levels (Danger 0, 1, 2... up to 5).
- Winning a run on a higher Danger also unlocks the characters gated behind lower ones.
- Each character also has items/weapons tied to their wins (winning with a character unlocks their signature items in the item pool).
The exact unlock conditions (which character unlocks at which Danger) shifted slightly across updates — check the in-game character select (it shows the unlock requirement) or the wiki for the current table.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters are in Brotato?
30+ playable characters, with more added in updates. The character-select screen lists the full current roster.
Who is the best character in Brotato?
Gladiator and One-Armed lead the Danger-5 meta; Balanced/Crazy are best for learning; Engineer is the beginner-friendly cheese pick.
How do I unlock characters in Brotato?
Win runs at specific Danger levels. Higher Danger wins unlock more characters.
What is the best character for Danger 5?
Gladiator (melee), One-Armed (single weapon), Bull (tank), and Engineer (turrets) are the community favorites.
Which Brotato character should a beginner pick?
Balanced (no gimmicks) or Crazy (fast, forgiving DPS).