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Brawl Stars Update: 25 Balance Changes! Poco Meta + Buff Still Strong?
In this Brawl Stars update, there were 25 balance adjustments. The balance adjustments include changes to Brawler stats, gear adjustments, and bug fixes. Poco's buff and some Brawlers' nerfs are particularly noticeable, but some buffed Brawlers are still expected to be strong. Also, it is disappointing that the camera perspective bug was not fixed in this update.
Overall, the health increase for Edgar and Griff is minor and is not expected to have a significant impact on the meta. R-T's projectile speed increase may have some positive impact, but its weaknesses (low health, short range) are still apparent.
Overall, the health increase for Edgar and Griff is minor and is not expected to have a significant impact on the meta. R-T's projectile speed increase may have some positive impact, but its weaknesses (low health, short range) are still apparent.
Rico's attack speed increase can increase competitiveness depending on the map. The buffs for Mico and GG are still unknown, and the buffs for Fang and Willow are expected to have only a minor impact.
Poco's super charge rate increase can have a significant impact on the Hot Zone meta and is likely to be used in cheese comps as well.
EMZ is still considered a strong Brawler despite multiple nerfs. In particular, the super charge rate and invincibility mechanism may still be problematic.
Spike is still expected to be an S-tier Brawler despite the gadget damage reduction and cooldown increase. In particular, the Hypercharge buff is maintained, so it is expected to maintain strong performance.
Mortis has become more difficult to use Super consecutively due to the increased cooldown of 'Combo Spinner' and the inability to charge Super. However, the ability to pass through walls remains, so it is still considered a good Brawler.
Shelly is expected to have a harder time showing as strong of a performance as before due to the slow reduction of 'Clay Pigeons'.
Killa's health reduction is a bug fix and does not have a significant impact on the game. Minah's shield duration reduction is a good change, but it is still considered a powerful gadget.
Shade's nerf is expected to be a super charge rate reduction, and Cordelius's nerf is surprising. Frank seems to be trying to balance it out with the slow reduction and noise canceling duration increase.
It is disappointing that the camera perspective bug has not been resolved. The balance adjustments are a positive direction, but the performance of some Brawlers still needs to be watched.
1. 💪 Brawler Stat Buffs: Edgar, R-T, Griff
- ✅ Edgar: Health increased from 7,200 to 7,400.
- ✅ R-T: Projectile speed increased by 5%, rolling back the previous nerf.
- ✅ Griff: Health increased from 7,200 to 7,400.
Overall, the health increase for Edgar and Griff is minor and is not expected to have a significant impact on the meta. R-T's projectile speed increase may have some positive impact, but its weaknesses (low health, short range) are still apparent.
00:39 - 00:51
1. 💪 Brawler Stat Buffs: Edgar, R-T, Griff
- ✅ Edgar: Health increased from 7,200 to 7,400.
- ✅ R-T: Projectile speed increased by 5%, rolling back the previous nerf.
- ✅ Griff: Health increased from 7,200 to 7,400.
Overall, the health increase for Edgar and Griff is minor and is not expected to have a significant impact on the meta. R-T's projectile speed increase may have some positive impact, but its weaknesses (low health, short range) are still apparent.
02:08 - 02:47
2. 🔥 Rico, Mico, GG, Fang, Willow Stat Buffs
- ✅ Rico: Attack speed increased, improving DPS.
- ✅ Mico: Specific buffs have not yet been revealed, but damage increase is expected.
- ✅ GG: Attack power increased to 1,200.
- ✅ Fang: Star Power 'Divine Souls' damage bonus adjusted from 720 to 900.
- ✅ Willow: Movement speed buff on ants increased from 20% to 25%.
Rico's attack speed increase can increase competitiveness depending on the map. The buffs for Mico and GG are still unknown, and the buffs for Fang and Willow are expected to have only a minor impact.
04:54 - 05:42
3. 🎶 Poco Stat Buff: Super Charge Rate Increased
- ✅ Super charge rate decreased from 5 attacks to 4 attacks.
- ✅ Hypercharge charge rate remains at 10 attacks.
Poco's super charge rate increase can have a significant impact on the Hot Zone meta and is likely to be used in cheese comps as well.
05:43 - 06:57
4. 📉 EMZ Stat Nerf: Still Expected to Be Strong
- ⚠️ Star Power 'Hype' invincibility time reduced from 1 second to 0.5 seconds.
- ⚠️ Gadget 'Knockback' damage reduced from 1,200 to 1,000, and knockback range reduced by 20%.
- ⚠️ Gadget 'Acid Spray' consumes ammo when used.
EMZ is still considered a strong Brawler despite multiple nerfs. In particular, the super charge rate and invincibility mechanism may still be problematic.
06:58 - 07:41
5. 🌵 Spike Stat Nerf: Still Expected to Maintain S Tier
- ⚠️ Gadget damage reduced from 1,200 to 1,000 per spike.
- ⚠️ 'Life Steal' cooldown increased from 14 seconds to 18 seconds.
Spike is still expected to be an S-tier Brawler despite the gadget damage reduction and cooldown increase. In particular, the Hypercharge buff is maintained, so it is expected to maintain strong performance.
07:42 - 08:30
6. 🦇 Mortis Stat Nerf: Super Cannot Be Charged
- ⚠️ 'Combo Spinner' cooldown increased from 10 seconds to 15 seconds.
- ⚠️ 'Combo Spinner' can no longer charge Super.
Mortis has become more difficult to use Super consecutively due to the increased cooldown of 'Combo Spinner' and the inability to charge Super. However, the ability to pass through walls remains, so it is still considered a good Brawler.
08:31 - 09:20
7. 💥 Shelly Stat Nerf: 'Clay Pigeons' Slow Reduced
- ⚠️ 'Clay Pigeons' gadget slow strength reduced from 60% to 30%.
- ⚠️ Slow duration reduced by 50%.
Shelly is expected to have a harder time showing as strong of a performance as before due to the slow reduction of 'Clay Pigeons'.
09:21 - 10:02
8. Ninja Killa, Minah Stat Nerfs
- ✅ Killa: Geisha Form health reduced from 8,200 to 8,000 (bug fix)
- ⚠️ Minah: 'Wormhole' gadget shield duration reduced from 3 seconds to 2 seconds
Killa's health reduction is a bug fix and does not have a significant impact on the game. Minah's shield duration reduction is a good change, but it is still considered a powerful gadget.
10:03 - 11:38
9. Shade, Cordelius, Frank Stat Nerfs
- ⚠️ Shade: Specific nerfs have not yet been revealed. Super charge rate reduction is expected.
- ⚠️ Cordelius: Specific nerfs have not been revealed, but it is surprising because it is not used much in pro matches.
- ⚠️ Frank: 'Pull' gadget slow duration reduced from 5 seconds to 2 seconds.
- ✅ Frank: 'Noise Canceling' gadget duration increased from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds.
Shade's nerf is expected to be a super charge rate reduction, and Cordelius's nerf is surprising. Frank seems to be trying to balance it out with the slow reduction and noise canceling duration increase.
11:39 - 13:33
10. Unresolved Camera Perspective Bug and Overall Assessment
- ⚠️ The camera perspective bug has not been fixed in this update.
- ✅ The balance adjustments were necessary changes, but some buffed Brawlers are still expected to be strong.
It is disappointing that the camera perspective bug has not been resolved. The balance adjustments are a positive direction, but the performance of some Brawlers still needs to be watched.