Darryl — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Darryl sits in the current ranked meta, the build to run, and how to use them in a draft.
Draft verdict
Weak in the current meta. Pick only if you know exactly why.
Matchup note: mostly played in Knockout and paired with a healer; countered by strong burst antitanks
Draft role: Assassin, Tank. Pick Darryl when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Main attack
Close-range shotgun blasts, most effective at point-blank range.
Super
A barrel-roll charge that closes distance quickly and deals heavy impact damage (buffed from 400 to 660 in a 2026 patch).
Build
Gadgets
Steel Hoops (recommended — reduces damage taken by 25% after rolling).
Star powers
Recoiling Rotator, Rolling Reload (utility/sustain options).
Gears
Damage and Shield.
Recommended build
Steel Hoops gadget + Damage/Shield gears.
How to play Darryl
- His job is to close the gap and end the fight before the opponent can reposition.
- At max level he has around 11,000 HP, letting him survive extended point-blank shotgun exchanges when paired with Steel Hoops.
- His Super auto-charges over time, so patient players benefit from holding it for a strong window rather than using it immediately.