*NEW* Best 15 Brawlers After Balance Changes

Storyline / Context

• The video covers recent balance changes in Brawl Stars and how they alter the current meta, with the overall update described as mostly nerfs.
• The creator plans a follow-up tier list, but in this video they discuss the top “best 15 brawlers” expected to perform well after the changes.
• Core theme: many top-tier brawlers drop slightly, while several key brawlers remain strong—often because they weren’t nerfed.

Gameplay Highlights & Key Points (Top 15)

Nani (“Nori”) — S Tier

• Described as an aggressive assassin with strong mobility via grappling/wall traversal.
• Still dominant on ladder; noted as annoying and hard to deal with.
• Mentioned as counterable, but not in every mode (notably Heist).
• Compared to Chuck: Nani is framed as better at reaching the safe.

Surge (“Serge”) — Top 15

• Nerfed:
  • ~20% unload speed
  • Gadget power shield adjustment (ammo/shield interaction reduced)
• Despite the nerfs, the creator says Surge remains extremely strong because:
  • You still get a free super on respawn
  • The super is still valuable for jumping over walls and punishing rollers via knockback on landing
• Conclusion: unlikely to drop below tier expectations—stays very strong.

Star Nova (“Star over/Start over”) — Expected Top Tier

• Nerfs are framed as less impactful than players fear:
  • Health changes largely “undo” a prior buff
  • Reload speed nerf matters, but Star Nova should remain among the best
• Counter approach emphasized: “aggression is key”
  • Her main form reload is slower when pressured
• Strength: versatility and strong pop-off potential.

Max — Expected Top 3

• Nerfs described as minor compared to what others received:
  • Dash gadget: 2 seconds for 2 dashes instead of 3
  • Super charge rate while moving nerfed (shared with “Bolt”)
• Creator argument: Max’s hypercharge and speed-sustain tools remain strong, keeping her near the top.

8-Bit — High Value / Likely S Tier

• Biggest nerf: ~20% supercharge rate, reducing turret uptime.
• Without the turret, 8-Bit is more vulnerable.
• Still highlighted:
  • Extra Credits gadget (called too strong in practice)
• Creator expectation: he remains extremely strong due to an oppressive core kit and clear counterplay via destroying the turret.

Griff — Borderline Top 15

• Risk of being overrated/underrated due to range limitations.
• Nerfs noted:
  • Piggy Bank gadget: explodes less of the map
  • Coiled / “Keep the change” star power: increased spread
• Creator interpretation: this is likely a consistency nerf at maximum range, though it might help vs high-mobility targets like Max.

Meg — Top 15

• No nerfs received (surprising to the creator).
• Strong but manageable due to limited range.
• Since she wasn’t nerfed while others were, the creator expects her relative strength to improve.

Lou (“L”) — Likely S Tier

• No nerf received; creator emphasizes Lou’s projectile size is “too big,” making shots easier to land.
• Upside:
  • More consistent damage
  • Easier/cleaner super cycling
• Caution:
  • Lou thrives when the meta has strong counters he can prey on (described as a counter to 8-Bit).
  • If surrounding meta falls, Lou could also drop.

Pearl — Very Strong (Low S / High A Tier)

• Creator credits her recent momentum:
  • Pros “love” her
  • She feels stronger week over week
• Why she’s rising:
  • She can heat up quickly
  • Then attacks without losing much heat
• Burst potential highlighted against many top threats now facing nerfs:
  • Star Nova, Surge, Max, and other top picks.

Bo lt (“Bolt”) — Top 15 / A Tier

• Nerfed, but creator believes it’s not enough:
  • Trait nerf reduces super gain from moving
  • Super damage reduction reduced to 30% (still “cheesy”)
• In ranked, creator thinks he’s more counterable than on ladder.
• Still framed as a strong draft/last-pick option and remains highly oppressive.

Ruffs (“Roughs”) — Top 15

• Strong in pro play because the meta has fewer assassins.
• Dominates at mid-range, controls/opening the map, and helps teammates via hypercharge feeding.
• Example referenced: Angel Boy’s qualifier content where a top team prioritized Ruffs multiple times and succeeded.

Lumi (“Lumi”) — Top 15

• No nerfs in the last update.
• Earlier nerfs described as too light:
  • Gadget ice rink nerf doesn’t meaningfully remove her damage/health output
• Portrayed as a “sleeper pick” with real strength and skill depth.
• Benefits as assassins like Edgar/Mortis decline.

Stu (“Stu”) — Near S Tier / Improving

• Previously: Stu rose in popularity because he matched well into many top brawlers.
• Now: with nerfs to those brawlers, Stu’s relative strength improves further.
• Extra advantage mentioned:
  • A bugged speed zone turret that makes him faster.

Crow — Top 15 / Likely A Tier

• Creator expects Crow to remain strong despite earlier changes.
• Described “rework” and damage adjustments:
  • Crow’s damage was buffed substantially, then later effectively reverted back to pre-buff levels
  • Kit parts were nerfed overall, but creator believes Crow remains annoying and effective
• Overall prediction: Crow won’t fall out of high standings.

Brock — Near the Top 15 Edge

• Brock stays strong because he requires some skill and is map/draft dependent.
• Emphasis on star power and hypercharge:
  • Star power: long-range effectiveness
  • Hypercharge and gadgets: synergy for finishing/eliminations
• Brock described as highly annoying in certain modes/drafts (e.g., Knockout / Bounty / Heist).

Strategies / Key Tips Emphasized

• Aggression vs Star Nova
  • Her main form has slow reload and lower damage when pressured.
• Draft awareness for Bolt
  • Bolt can “run through” matches; teams should plan for him during drafting.
• Countering 8-Bit
  • Focus on destroying the turret to exploit his vulnerability.
• Meta exploitation
  • Picks like Pearl, Lou, Stu, Lumi are framed as strong because other top brawlers were nerfed, shifting matchups in their favor.

Gamers / Sources Featured

• Angel Boy (referenced via “Angel Boy’s monthly qualifier” content)