Brotato: How to Unlock ALL Characters

Brotato is a top-down, action roguelike shooter that allows for infinite playthroughs. One element that makes each playthrough unique is using different characters.

Players are able to play with different characters, with each one providing different buffs, debuffs, and items.

In this guide, I will list all characters available in Brotato and explain how to unlock each of them.

All Characters & How to Unlock Them

There are 32 characters in Brotato, with 5 of them being unlocked by default. The remaining ones need to be unlocked after completing specific challenges.

Keep in mind that each character has their own stats and starting weapon, while some also have items and unique mechanics.

Default Characters

These characters are unlocked by default after launching the game for the first time.

Well-Rounded – Unlocked by default
Brawler – Unlocked by default
Crazy – Unlocked by default
Ranger – Unlocked by default
Mage – Unlocked by default

Characters Unlocked by Killing Enemies

These characters are unlocked after defeating a certain amount of enemies throughout all your runs in total.

Old – Kill 300 enemies in total
Mutant – Kill 2,000 enemies in total
Loud – Kill 5,000 enemies in total
Wilding – Kill 10,000 enemies in total
Gladiator – Kill 20,000 enemies in total

Characters Unlocked by Gathering Materials

These characters are unlocked after collecting a certain amount of materials throughout all your runs in total.

Lucky – Collect 300 materials in total
Generalist – Collect 2,000 materials in total
Multitasker – Collect 5,000 materials in total
Pacifist – Collect 10,000 materials in total
Saver – Collect 20,000 materials in total

Characters Unlocked by Challenges

These characters are unlocked by completing certain challenges throughout any of your runs. This mostly involves getting certain upgrades or items to reach specific stat thresholds.

Chunky – Die for the first time
Sick – Reach 5% health regeneration (with the right upgrades)
Farmer – Reach +200 harvesting
Ghost – Reach 60% dodge
Speedy – Reach 50% speed
Entrepreneur – Hold 3.000 materials
Engineer – Get five turrets on the map simultaneously
Explorer – Kill 50 trees total
Doctor – Heal 200 HP in one wave

Characters Unlocked by Winning Runs

These characters are unlocked after winning one run at each danger level.

One-armed – Win a run in danger 0
Bull – Win a run in danger 1
Soldier – Win a run in danger 2
Masochist – Win a run in danger 3
Knight – Win a run in danger 4
Demon – Win a run in danger 5

Conclusion

In short, these are all the characters available in Brotato. Now you know how to unlock each character and can start grinding for the one you want.

Also, if you’re a fan of roguelike games, check out our list of the best games like Cult of the Lamb, one of the best survival roguelike RPGs.

Which character are you aiming to unlock in Brotato? What’s your favorite weapon so far? Let us know in the comments below.

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