Brawl Stars Balance Changes (2025 Buffs & Nerfs) – BrawlOne

You’re about to navigate the 2025 Brawl Stars balance pass where fast, punishing picks got trimmed and underperformers finally breathe. Health boosts hit Eve, Lumi, Jae, Maisie, and turrets, while Willow, Ziggy, and Pearl gained utility. Meanwhile, Meeple, Nani, Trunk, Mina, and Ollie took hits, and Hypercharge bonuses were standardized. If you value survivability and mobility builds, this patch changes your priorities—especially in draft. But which brawlers actually rise to the top?

Overview of the 2025 Balance Changes

Although the meta stayed fast and punishing, the October–November 2025 balance pass reins it in with focused buffs, measured nerfs, and toned‑down Hypercharge. You’ll feel these balance changes immediately: underperformers get sturdier, overperformers lose a step, and Hypercharge pressure drops. Eve, Lumi, and Jae gain HP, Ziggy hits harder, and Pam’s turret lasts longer. Meeple, Nani, and Trunk see trims so picks feel fair across modes.

Global hypercharge bonuses shift to Attack +5%, Shield +5%, and Movement Speed +20%, making Star Powers and Gadgets matter more. November tuning refines extremes—Byron’s Hypercharge projectiles slow and halve, Cordelius’s Shadow Realm mobility eases, and Kaze’s burst gets clipped. Upside Showdown also receives targeted nerfs to tame oppressive bubbles, shields, and spreads.

Full List of Buffs and Nerfs (Updated November 2025)

While the meta still rewards quick picks, November’s update delivers a clear, targeted slate of buffs and nerfs you’ll feel immediately. In brawl stars, these changes push variety without upending fundamentals.

November’s update brings precise buffs and nerfs, refreshing variety without shaking core fundamentals.

Buffs: Health increases hit Eve (450→600), Lumi (300→400), Jae (450→550), Maisie (7200→7400), and Pam’s turret (5600→6080). Damage and traits rose for Willow (2%→3%), Ziggy (1760→1900), and Pearl (trait scaling +8%).

Nerfs: Meeple lost health (650→600) and damage (6%→5%), Nani’s health dropped (600→500), and Trunk’s damage fell (4%→3%).

Hypercharge/form tweaks: Byron projectile speed 4000→2500 and Super projectiles 12→6; Kaze geisha impact 3000→2720 and dash 5000→4000; Mina health 8200→7200 and second attack 2800→2000.

Misc: Meeple HC Super 12s→10s, Ollie gadget CD 15s→18s and attack 2000→1800, Cordelius Shadow Realm movement 20%→10%, reload 30%→20%.

Emergency Balance Changes 2025 (Hotfix)

Because the meta spiked hard after November’s patch, the devs shipped an emergency hotfix that reins in a few outliers without stalling variety. You’ll feel immediate pressure relief from burst chains and oppressive mobility. The biggest hotfix reductions target speed spikes, over-tuned sustain, and oppressive dueling tools, while trimming hypercharge super abuse windows.

1. Tempo control: Kaze’s kit loses edge—Geisha impact 3000→2720, “Gracious Host” speed 30%→20%, “Hensojutsu” invisibility 2s→1.5s, and hypercharge super dash 5000→4000. You still swap forms, but you can’t overwhelm lanes off one cycle.
2. Duel fairness: Byron’s post-Super Hypercharge volley slows 4000→2500 and shrinks 12→6 projectiles, curbing cleanup kills.
3. Zone denial: Cordelius’s Shadow Realm bonuses drop to 10% move and 20% reload; Mina’s 8200→7200 health and 2800→2000 second shot remove face-tank plays.

Balance Changes From Earlier 2025 Updates

Even before the hotfix, earlier 2025 updates reshaped the field with targeted buffs, trims, and system tweaks. You felt the shift right away: ziggy picked up a clean damage bump from 1760 to 1900, letting you secure taps you previously missed. Survivability buffs kept low-use picks in matches longer—Lumi’s health rose from 300 to 400 and Jae’s from 450 to 550—while overperformers got trimmed, like Nani’s health dropping to 500 and Meeple’s health and damage moving to 600 and 5%.

System-side, hypercharge starr interactions tightened. Max’s hypercharge rate climbed from 35 to 45, but global Hypercharge bonuses were toned down to reward counterplay. Gadget pacing improved too, with Sneaky Sneakers’ cooldown cut from 10s to 8s. Mode-specific nerfs reined in Upside Showdown, notably Hank’s reduced bubbles, speed, and super rate.

Meta Impact After the Update (Strongest Brawlers)

Those earlier trims set the stage for a new pecking order, and this update cements it: Byron’s Hypercharge slowdown gut-punches his poke-and-burst chains, Kaze loses solo-carry juice with weaker Geisha hits and a slower dash, and Mina can’t anchor fronts after health and damage cuts. You’ll feel the meta pivot toward versatile picks that still leverage hypercharged super value without relying on oppressive uptime. Byron falls from control king to supportive poke. Kaze shifts from duelist to opportunist. Mina’s frontline gaps open space for bursty assassins and sustain tanks.

1) You win more drafts by prioritizing flexible brawlers with utility plus mobility.

2) You punish weakened anchors by rotating faster and chaining picks.

3) You respect hypercharge windows—Ziggy, Pam, and select assassins (Alli/Gigi) now convert them hardest.

Best Builds After the Balance Changes

Lean into flexible, sustain-first builds that exploit the buffs while hedging against nerfs and toned-down Hypercharge. For your brawler deck, anchor around survivability, reload, and mobility. Eve, Lumi, Jae, Ziggy, Willow, Maisie, and Pam thrive with healing, damage mitigation, and close-range pressure; pair sustain cards with reload or melee enhancers to hold zones and trade up.

For nerfed Meeple, Nani, and Trunk, shift to utility: vision, range extension, and escape tools outperform raw damage. With hypercharged super bonuses reduced, keep Hypercharge but prioritize movement speed and shielding over pure damage-charge.

Leverage pet-centric cards—buffed pet health/speed plus passive Super charge—on Eve and Pam for durable lane control. In Upside Showdown, chase Epic/Mythic, but secure Legendary power cards to elevate your main builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Next Event in Brawl Stars 2025?

The next event is Upside Showdown, a 3‑day rogue‑lite, Upside Down free‑for‑all. You’ll battle through five stages, pick unique Powers each round, earn Waffles, open Card Packs for full Brawler Decks, and advance by finishing top four.

Is There Any LGBTQ in Brawl Stars?

Yes. You’ll find LGBTQ representation mainly through skins, emotes, sprays, and Pride-themed events. Supercell supports inclusivity with seasonal cosmetics and campaigns, though core lore rarely states orientations. You can join community Pride clubs, streams, and celebrations.

What Is the Rarest Skin in Brawl Stars 2025?

Black Mask Brock is the rarest skin in 2025. You’ll also see Mecha Crow prototype and early Spike Kingpin/Golden Spike cited as ultra-rare. Availability varies by region and events, so you’ll judge rarity by one-time exclusivity.

Is Brawl Stars Still Popular in 2025?

Yes, it’s still popular in 2025. You see constant seasonal events, new modes, and regular balance updates. You log in for rewards, chase crossover skins, watch streams, and feel an active community keeping queues fast and competition lively.

Conclusion

You’ve got a clearer, fairer battlefield now. With dominant picks trimmed and underperformers buffed, you can lean into survivability, mobility, and utility without getting blown up by hyper-aggression. Stick to the standardized Hypercharge bonuses, pick flexible gadgets, and prioritize map control. Test Eve, Lumi, Jae, Maisie, Willow, Ziggy, and Pearl to climb faster, and punish overpicked nerfed brawlers. Keep adapting after hotfixes, track turret durability, and you’ll stay ahead of the meta’s shifts and counters.