Max — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Max sits in the current ranked meta, the build to run, and how to use them in a draft.
Draft verdict
Very strong. Reliable first-pick material on most maps.
Matchup note: the strongest support; high mobility lets her run from assassins — counters them; doesn't work in Heist
Draft role: Support, Control. Pick Max when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Main attack
A rapid-fire ranged attack that benefits from her reload-speed mechanics.
Super
Grants a team speed boost.
Build
Gadgets
Phase Shifter (recommended, ~92% of competitive builds — grants full damage immunity during her dash).
Star powers
Run-N-Gun (recommended — boosts reload speed during aggressive pushes).
Gears
Damage Gear and Shield Gear.
Recommended build
Phase Shifter gadget + Run-N-Gun star power + Damage/Shield gears.
How to play Max
- Excels in Brawl Ball, Gem Grab, and Bounty, particularly on open maps with horizontal sightlines.
- Keep moving constantly to trigger Run-N-Gun's reload speed boosts.
- Chain attacks together to charge her Super quickly and keep the team-speed buff cycling.