Brawl Stars Balance Changes (July 2023): Buffs, Nerfs…

As Brawl Stars gears up for the upcoming season, a new set of balance changes have been released. Here's a look at all the buffs, nerfs, and adjustments.

Brawl Stars July2023 Balance Changes — Look out for these new balance changes that arrived in Season 19 of Brawl Stars. | © Supercell

Brawl Stars will be entering Season 19, the Enchanted Woods, in early July. To ensure that the game is well-adjusted and is welcoming of the two new brawlers, Cordelius and Doug, Supercell has introduced various balance changes to Brawl Stars.

Unlike balance changes of the past, Supercell has targeted an interesting aspect of the gameplay experience in the recent update that has not been altered in some time: Gadgets and Star Powers.

If you're looking to learn more about this new balance changes, read on.

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Brawl Stars Balance Changes (July 2023)

Maisie Balance Changes — Maisie has been significantly buffed after the latest Brawl Stars update. | © Supercell

Supercell admitted there is an ongoing issue with the viability of certain brawlers' Gadgets and Star Powers. To remedy the situation, they have adjusted them in hopes of making them more useful in different builds and strategies.

Besides this, Maisie was buffed slightly while Hank was nerfed.

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Here are the balance changes in detail:

Brawler	Balance Change(s)
Amber	Dancing Flames Gadget damage increased from 500 to 1,000.
Ash	Mad as Heck Star Power reload speed increased from 30% to 40%. Rotten Banana Gadget stats adjusted from 40% lost health; 40% rage to 25% lost health; 40% rage.
Bea	Rattled Hive Gadget maximum damage increased from 600 to 1,000.
Belle	Grounded Star Power reload stop increased from 3 seconds to 5 seconds.
Bibi	Extra Sticky Gadget slow duration increased from 2 seconds to 3 seconds.
Bonnie	Crash Test Gadget damage increased from 300 to 1,000.
Buster	Utility Belt Gadget healing increased from 500 to 750.
Carl	Heat Ejector Gadget damage increased from 1,200 to 2,000.
Dynamike	Fidget Spinner Gadget damage increased from 1,200 to 2,000.
Emz	Acid Spray Gadget damage penalty decreased from 20% to 10%.
Fang	Corn-fu Gadget damage increased from 500 to 750.
Gray	Fake Injury Star Power damage reduction at full HP increased from 25% to 50%.
Gus	Soul Switcher Gadget self-damage decreased from 15% to 5%.
Hank	It's Gonna Blow! Star Power move speed decreased from 20% to 10%. Playerse can now see Hank in the bushes when he is charging his basic attack.
Lola	Sealed with a Kiss Star Power healing increased from 100 to 150.
Maisie	Basic projectile speed increased. Reverse dash Disengage! Gadget direction. Pinpoint Precision Star Power damage bonus increased from 10% to 20%
Mandy	Hard Candy Star Power damage reduction increased from 20% to 30%.
Mortis	Combo Spinner Gadget damage increased from 1,300 to 1,500.
Rico	Multiball Launcher Gadget damage increased from 320 to 800.
Sandy	Sleep Stimulator Gadget delay decreased from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds.
Spike	Fertilize Star Power healing increased from 800 to 1,000. Popping Pincushion Gadget damage increased from 520 to 800.
Squeak	Chain Reaction Star Power damage increased from 10% to 20%.

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