Lou — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Lou 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: top tier after the buff; especially strong in Hot Zone on open maps
Draft role: Anti-tank, Control. Pick Lou when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Main attack
Builds up a freeze effect, fully freezing enemies after seven landed hits.
Super
Deploys ice zones for area denial.
Build
Gadgets
Cryo Syrup (recommended, ~78% of optimal builds — boosts the freeze meter by 50%).
Star powers
Hypothermia (recommended — reduces incoming enemy damage by up to 50% while active).
Gears
Super Charge Gear (recommended, ~41% usage, for frequent ice-zone deployment).
Recommended build
Cryo Syrup gadget + Hypothermia star power + Super Charge gear.
How to play Lou
- Excels in Gem Grab, Knockout, and Brawl Ball, especially on maps like Hard Rock Mine, Triple Dribble, and Flaring Phoenix.
- Pair with allies like Lumi or Hank rather than playing him solo, to make the most of his crowd control.
- Hypothermia's damage reduction makes him unusually durable for a Controller-class brawler.