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Brawl Stars April 2026 Balance Patch: Complete Analysis of Major Brawler Changes!News of the Brawl Stars balance patch for April 2026 has been announced. In this update, some Brawlers like Clancy and Gigi have been buffed, while Naja, Crow, Bibi, Bull, Glauber, Spike, Emz, and Rico have been nerfed. Take a closer look at each Brawler's changes and their potential impact on the meta.
1. 💪 Clancy Buff: Significantly Enhanced Survivability and Attack Power
· In this balance patch, Clancy received a very good buff. The focus was on correcting the nerfs received in the previous balance patch and improving his engagement capabilities against mid-range Brawlers.
· With these changes, Clancy is expected to show much more consistency in individual battles and escape the list of the worst Brawlers in the game.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health | Increased from 7000 to 7600 |
| Stage 3 Attack Spread | Reduced (bullets gather more towards the center, allowing for more damage) |
| Range | Increased by 8.7% |
| Gadget 'Disparo' | Cooldown reduced from 15 seconds to 12 seconds |
| Gadget 'Tactical Retreat' | Cooldown reduced from 16 seconds to 13 seconds |
· With these changes, Clancy is expected to show much more consistency in individual battles and escape the list of the worst Brawlers in the game.
00:46 - 02:57
1. 💪 Clancy Buff: Significantly Enhanced Survivability and Attack Power
· In this balance patch, Clancy received a very good buff. The focus was on correcting the nerfs received in the previous balance patch and improving his engagement capabilities against mid-range Brawlers.
· With these changes, Clancy is expected to show much more consistency in individual battles and escape the list of the worst Brawlers in the game.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health | Increased from 7000 to 7600 |
| Stage 3 Attack Spread | Reduced (bullets gather more towards the center, allowing for more damage) |
| Range | Increased by 8.7% |
| Gadget 'Disparo' | Cooldown reduced from 15 seconds to 12 seconds |
| Gadget 'Tactical Retreat' | Cooldown reduced from 16 seconds to 13 seconds |
· With these changes, Clancy is expected to show much more consistency in individual battles and escape the list of the worst Brawlers in the game.
03:17 - 04:28
2. ✨ Gigi Buff: Improved Super Charge Rate
· As Gigi is a Brawler highly dependent on her Super, her Super charge rate has been buffed.
· This buff may be useful when countering specific compositions in ranked mode, but since her first gadget is still better, there won't be a significant change in competitive play.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Super Charge Rate | Increased by 15% (when dodging projectiles) |
| Gadget 'Simulated Disappearance' | Cooldown reduced from 18 seconds to 15 seconds |
| Star Power 'Protective Fillet' | Duration reduced from 3 seconds to 2 seconds (Super charge rate increase condition met faster if no damage is taken) |
· This buff may be useful when countering specific compositions in ranked mode, but since her first gadget is still better, there won't be a significant change in competitive play.
04:29 - 05:11
3. 🐍 Naja Nerf: Damage Reduction
· Naja was a very powerful Brawler, and her damage has been reduced in this patch.
· Despite this nerf, Naja's poison and Super are still powerful, so she is expected to remain a good Brawler.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pot Damage | Reduced from 400 to 300 |
| Snake Damage | Reduced from 800 to 600 |
· Despite this nerf, Naja's poison and Super are still powerful, so she is expected to remain a good Brawler.
05:12 - 06:31
4. 🦅 Crow Nerf: Projectile Speed and Gadget Cooldown Adjustment
· Crow was a Brawler in urgent need of changes, and he received a significant nerf in this patch.
· The projectile speed nerf can be very detrimental to Crow, causing him to lose his advantage in individual battles against mid-range Brawlers. The gadget nerf seems to be a balancing measure as that gadget was too powerful. Crow will still remain a good Brawler, but he won't be as dominant as before.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Projectile Speed | Reduced by 9.4% |
| Gadget 'Instant Poison' | Cooldown increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds |
· The projectile speed nerf can be very detrimental to Crow, causing him to lose his advantage in individual battles against mid-range Brawlers. The gadget nerf seems to be a balancing measure as that gadget was too powerful. Crow will still remain a good Brawler, but he won't be as dominant as before.
06:32 - 07:29
5. ⚾ Bibi Nerf: Super and Hypercharge Charge Rate Reduction
· Bibi needed a nerf due to her powerful Super and Hypercharge.
· Supercell has tried to balance Bibi's powerful Super and Hypercharge. The increased gadget cooldown is a significant change. Bibi will still remain a very strong Brawler, and this nerf will likely only slightly mitigate her overwhelming performance.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Super Charge Rate | Reduced by 10% |
| Hypercharge Charge Rate | Reduced by 20% |
| Gadget 'Vitamin' | Cooldown increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds |
· Supercell has tried to balance Bibi's powerful Super and Hypercharge. The increased gadget cooldown is a significant change. Bibi will still remain a very strong Brawler, and this nerf will likely only slightly mitigate her overwhelming performance.
07:30 - 09:25
6. 🐂 Bull Nerf: Health, Hypercharge, and Gadget Weakened
· Bull was one of the Brawlers most urgently in need of a nerf, and he received significant nerfs in several areas in this patch.
· Bull could overwhelm all Brawlers when using his Super, so these nerfs are aimed at balancing his individual performance. The Hypercharge charge rate and damage reduction nerfs will curb his dominance. In particular, the nerf to his 'Stomp' gadget weakens a key element that allowed him to overpower even counter Brawlers. Bull will still be powerful, but he will be easier to counter than before.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health | Reduced from 10600 to 10000 |
| Hypercharge Charge Rate | Reduced by 1.2% |
| Damage Reduction when using Hypercharge Super | Reduced by 50% (will take more damage) |
| Gadget 'Stomp' | Slow duration reduced from 2 seconds to 1 second |
· Bull could overwhelm all Brawlers when using his Super, so these nerfs are aimed at balancing his individual performance. The Hypercharge charge rate and damage reduction nerfs will curb his dominance. In particular, the nerf to his 'Stomp' gadget weakens a key element that allowed him to overpower even counter Brawlers. Bull will still be powerful, but he will be easier to counter than before.
09:26 - 10:15
7. 🎯 Glauber Nerf: Significant Range Reduction
· Glauber recently received a powerful Hypercharge, so a nerf was needed. In this patch, his range has been significantly reduced.
· A 20% range reduction is a very significant change, primarily aimed at reducing his dominance in Bounty and Knockout modes. It will affect other modes as well, but to a lesser extent. We will have to see how it plays out in the game.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Reduced by 20% |
· A 20% range reduction is a very significant change, primarily aimed at reducing his dominance in Bounty and Knockout modes. It will affect other modes as well, but to a lesser extent. We will have to see how it plays out in the game.
10:16 - 11:07
8. 🌵 Spike Nerf: Damage Reduction
· Spike had become very powerful with recent buffs and was being used everywhere. In this patch, his damage has been reduced.
· A 100 damage reduction is a fairly significant nerf. This may reduce Spike's finishing ability, especially against tanks or aggressive Brawlers. He will still be good on bushy maps, but in some situations, he might be outshined by other Brawlers.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Damage | Reduced from 1080 to 980 |
· A 100 damage reduction is a fairly significant nerf. This may reduce Spike's finishing ability, especially against tanks or aggressive Brawlers. He will still be good on bushy maps, but in some situations, he might be outshined by other Brawlers.
11:08 - 12:18
9. 👻 Emz Nerf: Gadget Damage and Cooldown Adjustment
· Emz received nerfs to her gadgets.
· The damage nerf to the first gadget is minor, and that gadget is still buggy and weak, needing a buff to its knockback effect. The increased cooldown for the second gadget is a reasonable adjustment considering it's a powerful gadget. Emz is expected to maintain her current position without major changes.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Gadget 'Block Button' | Damage reduced from 1000 to 500 |
| Second Gadget | Cooldown increased from 12 seconds to 16 seconds |
· The damage nerf to the first gadget is minor, and that gadget is still buggy and weak, needing a buff to its knockback effect. The increased cooldown for the second gadget is a reasonable adjustment considering it's a powerful gadget. Emz is expected to maintain her current position without major changes.
12:19 - 13:16
10. 🤖 Rico Nerf: Damage Reduction
· Rico became one of the best Brawlers in the meta with a recent projectile speed buff. In this patch, his damage has been reduced.
· A 40 damage reduction is a significant nerf and will greatly impact Rico. He was widely used in casual and competitive play, so Supercell is trying to balance him. This nerf may slightly drop Rico in the meta.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Damage | Reduced from 640 to 600 |
· A 40 damage reduction is a significant nerf and will greatly impact Rico. He was widely used in casual and competitive play, so Supercell is trying to balance him. This nerf may slightly drop Rico in the meta.
13:17 - 13:48
11. 📈 Balance Patch Summary and Meta Change Predictions
· The most positive change in this balance patch is Clancy's buff. Many players were tired of Brawlers like Crow, Bibi, and especially Bull, so their nerfs are welcome news.
· We hope these changes will have a positive effect on the game.
· We hope these changes will have a positive effect on the game.