8-Bit — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where 8-Bit sits in the current ranked meta, the build to run, and how to use them in a draft.
Draft verdict
Strong situational picks that shine on the right map or mode.
Matchup note: slow, so antitanks counter him a bit; his main counter is a thrower — but that only shows on the last pick
Draft role: Control, Anti-tank, Gem carrier. Pick 8-Bit when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Blaster Beams
Fires six beams in a 9° spread, ~320 damage each, 10-tile range, 1.5s reload.
Damage Booster
Deploys a turret that amplifies team damage by 35% for those in range — positioning and turret placement are critical.
Build
Gadgets
Cheat Cartridge (recommended, ~70-73% usage), Boosted Booster (recommended for Brawl Ball/Bounty).
Star powers
Plugged In, Extra Credits.
Gears
Damage Gear.
Recommended build
Boosted Booster gadget + Cheat Cartridge + Damage Gear (Brawl Ball/Bounty setup).
How to play 8-Bit
- Despite being a lower-tier pick overall, he excels in aggro-heavy metas and pairs well with snipers like Piper.
- Place the Damage Booster turret where your team will actually fight, not just anywhere safe.
- Good at countering tanks thanks to consistent multi-beam damage output.