Willow — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Willow sits in the current ranked meta, the build to run, and how to use them in a draft.
Draft verdict
Below average right now. Needs a favourable map to work.
Matchup note: situational, closed maps only — but plays well there; can be picked even not-last, best in Brawl Ball on closed maps
Draft role: Thrower, Anti-tank. Pick Willow when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Lantern's Curse
Deals area damage and leaves a slowing puddle on the ground.
Hex
Takes full control of an enemy brawler for several seconds while granting Willow a damage-reduction shield.
Build
Gadgets and star powers
Kit built around controlling an enemy via Hex to swing team fights.
Gears
Damage and Shield are common, though her low HP rewards prioritizing safety.
Recommended build
Play at the edge of her attack range to compensate for low health, using Lantern's Curse to zone and saving Hex to neutralize a key threat.
Stats
~3,200 HP (low — she's a backline thrower), 2,400 damage per shell, medium-long range, charges her Super in just 2 hits.
How to play Willow
- Her low HP means she must be played as a true backline brawler — never engage at close range.
- Hex is best saved for high-value targets (tanks about to engage, or enemies about to use a game-changing Super).
- The slowing puddle from her main attack is great for zoning objectives like the Gem Grab spawner or Hot Zone circles.