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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