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Toothpick and Shield is a defensive melee weapon that excels in absorbing damage while still providing decent offensive capabilities. This specialized weapon is perfect for players who prefer a tankier playstyle and want to be at the frontlines of the battle. With its built-in 25% damage reduction passive, Toothpick and Shield allows you to withstand hordes of enemies.
The retaliate mechanic gives you a powerful area attack after taking 15 hits while also providing valuable stun control against groups of non-boss enemies.
Early Game Build (Level 1-15)
All of the gadgets and passives mentioned in the image above can be obtained before level 15. This is the build I like to use for Toothpick and Shield:
- Passives: Vampire Teeth*, R&B Mixtape*, Smelly Boots
- Gadgets: Pepper Spray*, Boombox*, Vitamin Shot*
Alternatives: This is more of a semi-tank build with options to customize based on your playstyle:
- Gadgets: If you want more sustain, you can go for Splash Heal instead of Boombox. You can also swap Pepper Spray with Smart Fireworks, but I personally prefer Pepper Spray because of its lower cooldown.
- Passives: If you want more damage output, you can switch R&B Mixtape with Explod-o-Matic.
Gadgets and Passives with asterisks shouldn't be swapped in our opinion.
Mid Game Build (Level 15-25)
For mid-game content, this build focuses on balancing damage and survivability:
- Passives: Smelly Socks, Explode-o-Matic, Vampire Teeth
- Gadgets: Vitamin Shot, Pepper Spray, Life Jacket/Snow Globe/Boom Box/Smart Fireworks
High Level Build (Level 25+)
At higher levels, this build is optimized for team play where you serve as the main tank:
- Passives: R and B Mixtape, Healing Charm, Healthy Snacks
- Gadgets: Life Jacket/Super Loud Whistle, Splash Heal, Revitalizing Mist
This build focuses entirely on maximizing your survivability and support capabilities, allowing you to absorb damage and provide healing for your team.
Worlds Build
For Worlds mode, where you'll be clearing large numbers of enemies:
- Passives: Smelly Socks, Explode-o-Matic, Vampire Teeth
- Gadgets: Vitamin Shot, Pepper Spray, Life Jacket/Snow Globe/Boom Box/Smart Fireworks
This build provides a good balance of offense and defense, with flexibility in your third gadget slot to adapt to different farming scenarios
Rifts Build
- Passives: R & B Mixtape, Healing Charm, Healthy Snacks
- Gadgets: Splash Heal, Revitalizing Mists, Super Loud Whistle/Life Jacket
Dojo Build
Not Recommended.
Versus Build
For PvP combat with Toothpick and Shield:
- Passives: Smelly Socks, R and B Mixtape/Healing Charm/Healthy Snacks, Vampire Teeth
- Gadgets: Vitamin Shot, Life Jacket, Splash Heal/Revitalizing Mist/Multizapper
We recommend not to use it in versus mode solo as you will lack damage. This build is best used in team-based PvP where you can serve as a tank/support.
