Brawl Stars: Major Balance Changes Coming Next Week

Upcoming balance changes in Brawl Stars are set to occur next week, coinciding with maintenance for the Angels and Demons season. Players, particularly those who frequently use Kenji and Mo, are advised to prepare for these changes.

Mo is facing significant nerfs, including a 22% reduction in attack speed and projectile speed, which will make it easier for enemies to dodge his attacks. Additionally, his attack damage will decrease by 7.4%, dropping from 1080 to 1000 damage per projectile at max level. This change means Mo will require one less projectile to eliminate 31 Brawlers, indicating a substantial impact on his effectiveness in the game.

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Kenji is also receiving nerfs, particularly to his second star power, Ngiti Nemesis, which provides him with a shield that blocks damage if he avoids taking damage for five seconds. The specifics of this nerf were not detailed, but it indicates a shift in Kenji's gameplay dynamics.

Kenji's damage reduction is being adjusted from 90% down to 60%. For instance, if Kenji is hit by a max range Piper shot without her star power, he will now take 1,360 damage instead of the previous 340 damage. Although this is significantly less than the full 3,400 damage he would normally incur, the increase in damage taken could weaken him more noticeably in gameplay.

Kenji's super recharge rate is being nerfed by 35%. This means that instead of needing to hit an enemy four times to recharge his super, he will now need to hit them five times. This change, while it may seem minor, implies that after using his super and dealing damage, Kenji will require one additional attack to recharge it, making his super less effective overall.

Larry is receiving a 6.7% nerf to his health, decreasing from 6,000 HP to 5,600 HP at max level. This significant reduction means that Larry will be taken out by one less ammo from 11 different Brawlers, enhancing the ability of other Brawlers to counter him more effectively.

Serge's hypercharge charging rate is being reduced by 33%, requiring an additional five hits to charge up his hypercharge. This adjustment translates to a 50% increase in the number of hits needed, going from 10 to 15 hits, which will result in Serge having his hypercharge available much less frequently, potentially only once or twice per match.

Gail's supercharge rate from his attacks is decreasing by 11%, meaning he will now require one additional attack to charge his super. Instead of charging in four attacks, it will now take five. Despite this change, Gail is expected to remain a strong Brawler, though he may struggle more against assassins and tanks.

Charlie is receiving a 5% buff to her attack damage, increasing from 1,520 to 1,600 damage at max level. This change, while seemingly small, allows Charlie to take out 26 Brawlers with one less ammo, particularly affecting Brawlers like Crow, Byron, and Barley, who have 4,800 HP, enabling her to three-shot them.

Ash's rage bar fill rate from taking damage is being increased by 20%. Although there is no footage available for this change, it suggests that Ash will charge his rage much more quickly while sustaining damage. While this may enhance his performance in certain situations, it remains uncertain whether it will make him highly competitive.

Spike is receiving a 7.7% health buff, increasing his maximum HP from 5,200 to 5,600. This change allows Spike to survive one additional shot from 10 Brawlers, including Buster, Carl, Mandy, and Fang, who will now require three shots to take him down instead of two. This enhancement is expected to improve Spike's survivability against burst damage, giving him a better chance to deploy another Cactus and retaliate effectively.

Brock is set to receive a significant 12.5% health buff, raising his maximum HP from 4,800 to 5,400. This substantial increase enables Brock to withstand one additional shot from 19 Brawlers, which is particularly advantageous in game modes like Bounty and Knockout, where survival is crucial. This buff is anticipated to enhance Brock's performance, especially in scenarios where he has been outclassed by newer Brawlers.

Frank will experience a 6.4% reduction in his attack damage, decreasing from 2,480 to 2,320 at maximum level. This adjustment means that Frank will now require one additional shot to eliminate 22 Brawlers, notably losing the ability to three-shot Brawlers like M and Chester, who have around 7,000 HP. While Frank remains a formidable tank, this nerf will diminish his damage output, impacting his effectiveness in combat.

Clancy's super damage will be nerfed by 7% at rank three, with the maximum damage per projectile dropping from 1,520 to 1,400. Despite this reduction, Clancy is expected to remain a strong Brawler, particularly in the hands of skilled players. This change reflects an effort to balance his capabilities while maintaining his overall competitiveness.

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