The latest Brawl Talk delivers one of the biggest updates in Brawl Stars history. From a brand-new progression system called Buffies, to major Brawler reworks, Legendary additions, a revamped Brawl Pass, and tons of new Skins and game modes, this update reshapes how players customize, progress, and battle in Starr Park.
Introducing Buffies: A New Way to Power Up Your Brawlers
What Are Buffies?
Buffies are a brand-new system designed to enhance your Brawlers with powerful upgrades. While they definitely won’t make you backflip (please don’t try), Buffies significantly buff Gadgets, Star Powers, and Hypercharges.
Each Brawler can equip up to three Buffies, and every Buffie provides a unique gameplay benefit.
Types of Buffies
There are three types of Buffies, each tied to a specific ability category:
- Gadget Buffies – Enhance or rework Gadgets
- Star Buffies – Improve Star Powers
- Hyper Buffies – Upgrade Hypercharges
Buffies are fully visible in matches, meaning you can see both your own and your enemies’ Buffies during gameplay.
Brawler Reworks: Buffies Come With Big Changes
Before diving into individual Buffies, Supercell made it clear: every Brawler receiving Buffies is also getting reworked. Since multiple abilities are being upgraded at once, this update is also used to fix outdated or underperforming kits.
Buffies launch initially for six Brawlers, each receiving meaningful changes.
Buffies and Reworks by Brawler
Shelly
Shelly receives aimable Gadgets and powerful Buffies that increase her combat reliability.
- Gadgets:
- First Gadget slows enemies longer when Buffied
- Second Gadget grants invulnerability during Dash
- Star Powers:
- Super burns enemies
- Healing Star Power now grants bonus movement speed
- Hypercharge:
- Massively increased projectile speed
Colt
Colt’s kit becomes faster, deadlier, and more skill-focused.
- Gadgets:
- Bigger, stronger bullet
- New dual shots that slow and steal ammo when Buffied
- Star Powers:
- Movement speed boost on hit
- Extra damage at long range
- Hypercharge:
- Faster bullets for quicker eliminations
Spike
Spike gains utility, crowd control, and explosive damage.
- Gadgets:
- Aimable needle waves with rooting effects
- Throwable healing cactus that explodes when destroyed
- Star Powers:
- Lifesteal based on Super damage
- Stronger curving spikes when Buffied
- Hypercharge:
- Double explosions from main attacks
Emz
Emz becomes more disruptive and supportive in team fights.
- Gadgets:
- Aimable sprays through walls that slow enemies
- Pushback spray with stun on wall impact
- Star Powers:
- Damage reduction to sprayed enemies
- Brief invincibility when activating Super
- Hypercharge:
- Poison damage over time
Frank
Frank’s rework focuses on control, survivability, and aggression.
- Gadgets:
- Aimable soundwave that blocks projectiles
- Long-range pull Gadget
- Star Powers:
- Healing on takedowns
- Damage reduction above 50% health
- Hypercharge:
- Maximum attack speed on all attacks
Mortis
Mortis receives one of the most dramatic reworks.
- Gadgets:
- Aimable shovel attacks
- Bat-form dash that damages enemies and heals Mortis
- Star Powers:
- Permanent max health stacking on defeats
- Damage reduction during long dashes
- Hypercharge:
- Delayed area damage after each attack
Buffie Unlocks and Economy Changes
How to Get Buffies
- Unlock the Claw Machine at 1,000 trophies
- First Buffie is free
- Each Buffie costs 2,000 Power Points and 1,000 Coins
- Only Buffies you don’t own can be unlocked
- Once all Buffies are collected, Bling can be used to unlock cosmetic Buffie Skins
Important Balance Changes
- Epic and Mythic Gears are removed for Buffie Brawlers
- Players are refunded, and Brawlers are rebalanced accordingly
- Updated visual indicators appear under Brawlers
Skins and Themes: Steampunk, Crime, and Romance
Steampunk and Crime Theme
- Steampunk Stu (Brawl Pass Skin)
- Crime Lord Stu and Iced Out Stu Chromas
- Steampunk Gale as the second Brawl Pass Skin
Other highlights include:
- Peaky Sam
- Boss Brock
- Clockwork Kaze, the first Legendary Kaze Skin with two forms
Brawlentine’s Season
A romantic (and chaotic) season featuring:
- Break Up Rico and Revenge Rico
- Brawlentine’s Angelo with Cupid-style Chromas
- Bear Shade, Love Potion Squeak, and Baddie Alli
Seasonal Skins also include:
- Snow Globe Nani (Brawlidays)
- Lunar Lotus Willow (Lunar New Year)
- Esports Max (World Finals inspired)
New Legendary Brawler: Pierce
Who Is Pierce?
Pierce is a Legendary Sniper and the final member of the Velocirapids trio.
Unique Mechanics
- Drops bullet shells on hit
- Reloads by collecting shells or emptying ammo
- Picking up a shell fires an instant piercing shot
- Last bullet deals bonus damage
Super and Utility
- Marks enemies and fires homing shots
- Each hit drops more shells
- Gadgets and Star Powers allow support, slows, and damage absorption
January Brawler: Glowbert
A Healer From the Depths
Glowbert is a marine biologist turned eerie support Brawler.
- Main Attack: Continuous beam that heals allies or damages enemies
- Super: Reveals his face, scaring enemies and dealing damage
- Strong healer with flexible offensive options
Glowbert arrives in January.
Brawl Pass Vault: A Major Progression Overhaul
Vault Keys Explained
The new Brawl Pass Vault introduces choice-based progression with keys:
- Resource Keys – Coins, Power Points, Bling
- Brawler Keys – Unlock Brawlers
- Skin Keys – New or past Brawl Pass Skins
- Buffie Keys – Unlock Buffies
Keys can be saved across seasons, letting players plan long-term rewards.
Chaos Drops: The Strongest Starr Drops Ever
What Are Chaos Drops?
- Minimum rarity: Super Rare
- Maximum rarity: Ultra Starr Drop
- Can split up to eight times
- Same rarity on each split
Possible Rewards
- Hypercharges
- Mythic, Legendary, and Ultra Legendary Brawlers
- High-tier Skins
- Buffies
Chaos Drops appear in the Brawl Pass and Daily Rewards.
New Game Modes and Final Changes
New and Updated Modes
- Safe Blast – Deliver bombs to destroy enemy bases
- Lovestruck – 2v2 Wipeout with stun attacks and Lovebombs
- 2-Player Bosses – Cooperative boss battles
- Brawl Ball & Brawl Hockey – Matches continue until the ball stops
Economy Buffs
- Gems grant more Power Points
- Power Points cost less in offers
Conclusion
This Brawl Talk marks a huge evolution for Brawl Stars. Buffies fundamentally change customization, Brawler reworks refresh the meta, and the new Brawl Pass Vault gives players more control than ever. Combined with Legendary Brawlers, Chaos Drops, and creative new modes, this update sets the stage for an exciting future in Starr Park.
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