Poacher
Primal Dread DLCPreliminary data
Poacher is a new character in Brotato's Primal Dread DLC. This page has only what has been revealed so far. We add the stats, weapons and unlock once they are confirmed in the game.
What we know
- Marks out a hunting zone during the wave.
- Kills inside the zone make the Poacher much stronger, but they drop less money.
- The reveal art shows a safari hat, a sniper rifle and a mullet.
Source: the developers' Steam announcement. Checked 1 November 2026. Weapons in reveal art may not be the starting choices.
Not confirmed yet
- Exact stats and passives
- Starting weapon choices and favoured item tags
- How to unlock Poacher
- Where Poacher sits on the tier list
What you need
Primal Dread costs $3.99 / €3.99 / £3.39 and needs the base game. Launch: 2 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS and Android follow in early 2027.
Each new character has one new achievement, for winning a run with them on any map.
Other Primal Dread characters
- Veteran: A one-potato army with a heavy machine gun. Thrives on low health against hordes.
- Arsonist: A fire build, shown with a Molotov and flaming brass knuckles.
- Caveman: Built around Primitive weapons, which hit harder under a condition.
- Timeshifter: Time slows down whenever it takes damage.
Read about the Evolution stat, or tell us what you found in the forum.
FAQ
What does Poacher do in Brotato?
Marks out a hunting zone during the wave. Kills inside the zone make the Poacher much stronger, but they drop less money. The reveal art shows a safari hat, a sniper rifle and a mullet.
What do I need to play Poacher?
Poacher is part of the Primal Dread DLC ($3.99 / €3.99 / £3.39), which needs the base game. Launch: 2 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.