Cordelius — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Cordelius 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.
Draft role: Assassin. Pick Cordelius when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Main attack
Throws mushroom-based projectiles.
Shadow Realm
Pulls a target enemy into an isolated 8-second 1v1 duel, disabling their Super and gadgets during that window.
Build
Gadgets
Poison Mushroom (recommended — activate before using the Super to guarantee damage).
Star powers
Comboshrooms (recommended — bonus damage for hitting both mushrooms on the same target).
Gears
Damage and Shield.
Recommended build
Poison Mushroom gadget + Comboshrooms star power + Damage/Shield gears.
How to play Cordelius
- Strong win rate in Duo/Solo Showdown, especially on bush- and wall-heavy maps like Rock Wall and Skull Creek.
- Dominates low-HP, short-range brawlers; use cover to close distance safely against ranged threats.
- Always land Poison Mushroom before triggering Shadow Realm to guarantee extra damage during the duel.