Is Buster Good Brawl Stars
Janne Desir
Buster generally relies on his teammates to charge his super, support him, etc. Sadly in brawl stars, good teammates are not readily available. This buster build doesn't rely on teammates for damage boost/healing gadget, but instead can get up close and personal to annoying brawlers, such as piper. Slo-Mo ReplyEven though it got nerfed, this gadget is still wonderful. It's practically a guaranteed kill on most brawlers. Kevlar VestShow those area controllers who's boss! This is really helpful, as you can quickly pop super to avoid getting satchel-charged, blown away by gales super, and so much more. The damage reduction doesn't do much imo, but the immunity to crowd control does. Additionally, this means that Buster's super cannot be interrupted Damage GearI find this helps buster win 1v1s, so I keep it. Additionally, it can help compensate for his damage fall-off as enemies get farther away. Speed GearUse on bushy maps. Good for getting close to fleeing brawlers. Otherwise use health gear. Side NoteBuster is a great counter-pick in ranked against brawlers with many projectiles, like Amber, Pam, 8-Bit, Colt, etc. I hope you enjoy playing Buster to your heart's content!
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NOTE: All Chromatic Brawlers were re-assigned to different rarities on December 12th. If you're reading this after then, please check out our Rare, Super Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Legendary Tier lists.
As the only brawler who can hover over water, Eve is one of the best brawlers in the game. Just slap a reload gear and her Quadruplets gear (which lets her egg spawn an extra hatchling) and watch your opponents suffer. Her Gotta Go Gadget is great for escaping enemies, and her Happy Surprise Star Power lets her spawn an extra hatchling if she can connect her attacks.
After all these updates, Eve still remains the best Chromatic Brawler and always will. Flying over water, three projectile blasts, and a jumping gadget make her too much for any one foe to handle. Which other brawler can entirely avoid Mortis' like Eve can?
Otis' Silent Seabed Super broke the game when he first came out, and it still is. He literally prevents enemies from being able to do anything except for movement. In some ways it's almost worse than a stun because of how helpless you'll feel when muted by him. We recommend his Stencil Glue Star Power, which will mute enemies for an additional second.
If his range was just a bit longer, Cordelius would easily be an S+ tier brawler. With his Comboshrooms Star Power, Cordelius' attack deals a ton of damage, so long as his attacks connect. Additionally, his shadow realm is great for saving goals in brawl ball, hunting that last enemy in Knockout, or saving yourself in a tight spot.
We also must mention his Poison Mushroom gadget, which mutes enemies for 1.0 seconds. It gives Cordelius just enough time to wipe out an enemy while they're helpless to do anything. He's easily one of the best brawlers right now, but we anticipate a nerf for him coming soon.
We decided to move Coredelius to the S+ tier due to how powerful his Super is. Taking out an entire opponent creates so many other opportunities in other modes, where he'll move faster and deal tons of damage up close. Additionally, your opponent not being able to use their Super in the shadow realm makes Cordelius that much deadlier.
Fang is a close range brawler at heart, but his main attack is ranged and travels far. It may not due a lot of damage, but it does wonders for charging his super, which will let him slide-kick his way to his enemies. Up close, Fang is deadly, and he can shield himself from the first attack with his Divine Soles Star Power. You can also use his Fresh Kicks Star Power, which will recharge his Super if he manages to defeat the enemy with his previous super.
Season 21's newest chromatic brawler is a great choice for multiple modes. Although not the most OP at launch, Charlie comes with a great assortment of attacks, gadgets, and a super with clutch-potential to help her team win. Her main attack, Yo-yo, work similarly to Carl's attack. It only has one ammo but returns to Charlie quicker depending on how far it went to hit its target.
But Charlie's biggest strength comes from her Cocoon, which she can trap enemies in for up to 10 seconds if left unattended. This Super makes her a great option for modes like Brawl Ball, Heist, Gem Grab, Duo Showdown and more. Charlie's only weakness comes from her single projectile attack, which might not help against swarms of enemies or 2-v-1 situations.
We originally placed Charlie in the A tier, but after more time playing with her, we realize how broken she really is. We especially love to cocoon an enemy, and surround them with spiders right before they break free. However, Charlie still struggles in some areas as a single-projectile brawler. Therefore, keep an eye out for chunky opponents and pet-based brawlers.
It's hard to close-range brawlers to find their footing in Brawl Stars sometimes. However, Ash is a warpath of destruction. He may have a delayed attack like Frank, but his rage meter makes him worth it. For all the damage he receives and deals, his rage bar will fill up, increasing his speed and damage output. He's especially useful in Duo Showdown, Brawl Ball, and Gem Grab.
Ash's Super spawns a group of robotic rats that deal damage on impact and provide extra shielding for him when going up against brawlers who don't have piercing attacks. However, with so many new brawlers joining the game, Ash gets more and more players who counter him. Therefore, we dropped him down to the S tier for our final edition.
Perhaps one of the most underrated brawlers in the game. Her main attack has a nice spread which keeps enemies at bay. Her super, however, is very useful. She can spawn a clone that mimics her movements and attacks, which she can switch places with using her Stunt Double Star Power (while recharging 1000 HP).
Mandy is the definition of Very Long Range. When standing still she fills a focus bar. With a full focus bar, her attack range increases beyond the player's screen. This is very useful for modes like Bounty, Knockout, Duels, and even Gem Grab.
Mandy's Super, Sugar Ray, is a powerful blast that literally has infinite range. It does so much damage it can even wipe out many brawlers with just one shot. We recommend her Carmelize Gadget (which slows down the opponent for 2.5 seconds) and her In My Sights Star Power (which increases her focus speed by 20%). If she had access to using a reload gear she would probably be the best ranged brawler.
Perhaps the worst brawler in the game when she came out, Maisie is now a force to be reckoned with. Her attack speed's a bit faster, she's got a great Super, and she deals decent damage for a single-projectile brawler. We recommend her Tremors Star Power, which slows down enemies damaged by her super. But her Pinpoint Precision Star Power is also better now, dealing 20% extra damage instead of 10% at max range.
Lou is almost as annoying as Gale, but he's a little more manageable to go up against. He has good range, and freezes enemies via Super or main attack. Both his star powers are really good. They can either freeze enemies standing in his Super's zone faster (Supercool) or reduce enemy damage output dependent on how frozen they are (Hypothermia). Lou is good for almost any mode except perhaps Heist. We especially like him in Hot Zone and Bounty.
Remember when I just said Hypercharge abilities don't make a brawler too OP? Well, here's one of the few exceptions. Lou's Hypercharge instantly freezes enemies in his Can-Do Super, making him clutch in almost any mode. This new ability soars him up tho the A tier.
Buster may have seen a slight damage nerf in Season 21, but that doesn't take away his usefulness. Overall, he's a very effective support brawler. He charges his super by standing near teammates, which is always nice. Additionally, his Super, Montage, puts up a shield that deflects enemy attacks back to them. He's very useful in Hot Zone and Brawl Ball, and his attacks can pierce through enemies.
We recommend his Slo-Mo replay Gadget, which pulls enemies towards him and slows them for 2 seconds. It also helps that Buster deals more damage the closer he is. Overall, Buster moves down to the B tier not because of his skills, but because of Lou's rise to stardom in Season 21.
Sam is the only brawler in the game who begins with his own Super. He can launch his knuckle busters away, dealing damage while increasing his speed. Using his Hearty Recovery Star Power, he can recharge 20% of his HP by picking his knuckle busters back up. He's great for Brawl Ball, Close range Gem Grab Maps, and Hot Zone.
Oh, poor Janet. Almost everything about her was nerfed back in the June update. Overall, she requires a little more skill to use now. However, she has her uses. Her main attack has good range and pierces through enemies. Her Vocal Warm Up Star power increases her main attack's focus while aiming, and both of her gadgets are pretty good.
Despite Drop The Bass being nerfed, It's still good for revealing enemies and preventing them from healing. Her backstage Pass gadget is also great for getting away from surprise attacks. She's still very good in Bounty, Knockout, and Gem Grab.
The newest brawler in Season 20 is similar to Lola and Max in terms of her main attack, which shoots multiple projectiles (6) that all spread out. Her heat bar slowly charges up, and the more it does, the more damage Pearl deals. She's also got a great Super, Let Out Some Steam, which knocks back and deals tons of damage to nearby enemies. Additionally it blows up walls, which is great for modes like Brawl Ball.
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