Barley in Brawl Stars

Brawler build and stats

Barley

Artillery Tier B

Barley is a artillery who attacks over cover and pressures enemies away from protected positions. Recent performance is strongest around Brawl Ball 5v5 and Brawl Arena.

Recent performance

Barley win rate

Rolling 7-day battle sample · Refreshed daily

Recent form ready
77.2%Win rate
Wins203
Losses60
Matches263
Pick rate0.40%

Extra performance

Star Player rate17.7%
Average trophy change+4.0
Showdown first-place rate37.6%
Average Showdown finish#2.3

Win-rate trend

Recent saved updates

60.6% 67.8% 69.1% 70.7% 73.0% 74.9% 75.4% 75.4% 75.8% 77.2%

Recommended loadout

Best Barley build

STICKY SYRUP MIXER Gadget icon

STICKY SYRUP MIXER

Gadget

Available for this brawler in the current roster.

MEDICAL USE Star Power icon

MEDICAL USE

Star Power

Available for this brawler in the current roster.

SPEED Gear icon

SPEED

Gear

Available for this brawler in the current roster.

HEALTH Gear icon

HEALTH

Gear

Available for this brawler in the current roster.

Current abilities

Barley gadgets, Star Powers and gears

Current roster
STICKY SYRUP MIXER Gadget icon
Gadget

STICKY SYRUP MIXER

HERBAL TONIC Gadget icon
Gadget

HERBAL TONIC

MEDICAL USE Star Power icon
Star Power

MEDICAL USE

EXTRA NOXIOUS Star Power icon
Star Power

EXTRA NOXIOUS

Hypercharge

BOTTLED-UP RAGE

SPEED Gear icon
Gear

SPEED

HEALTH Gear icon
Gear

HEALTH

DAMAGE Gear icon
Gear

DAMAGE

VISION Gear icon
Gear

VISION

SHIELD Gear icon
Gear

SHIELD

GADGET COOLDOWN Gear icon
Gear

GADGET COOLDOWN

Where to play

Best modes and maps for Barley

Strongest game modes

Recent results by mode

Brawl Ball 5v5 game mode icon Brawl Ball 5v571 recent matches 98.6%win rate Brawl Arena game mode icon Brawl Arena27 recent matches 100.0%win rate Brawl Ball game mode icon Brawl Ball89 recent matches 67.4%win rate Hot Zone game mode icon Hot Zone50 recent matches 64.0%win rate

Best recent maps

Map-specific battle results

Insane Streamer Brawl Stars map layout Insane Streamer41 matches · Brawl Ball 5v5 100.0%win rate Siberian Stand Off Brawl Stars map layout Siberian Stand Off30 matches · Brawl Ball 5v5 96.7%win rate Mirage Arena Brawl Stars map layout Mirage Arena16 matches · Brawl Arena 100.0%win rate Brawler's Rift Brawl Stars map layout Brawler's Rift11 matches · Brawl Arena 100.0%win rate Triple Dribble Brawl Stars map layout Triple Dribble71 matches · Brawl Ball 67.6%win rate

Matchups and team fit

Barley counters and teammates

Strong against

SHELLY Shelly100.0% · 11 matches SPIKE Spike100.0% · 10 matches BOLT Bolt100.0% · 8 matches FANG Fang95.8% · 24 matches

Watch out for

More recent matchups are needed before dependable counters appear.

Works well with

8-BIT 8-BIT100.0% · 18 matches SANDY Sandy100.0% · 10 matches AMBER Amber96.0% · 100 matches EL PRIMO El Primo95.0% · 80 matches

Gameplay

How to play Barley

  • Use walls as protection and aim where enemies must move, not only where they currently stand.
  • Check the map before locking your build because open and closed layouts reward different choices.
  • Watch enemy ammunition and important abilities before committing to a fight.

Questions

Barley FAQ

What are the best modes for Barley?

Barley currently performs best in Brawl Ball 5v5, Brawl Arena, Brawl Ball among modes with enough recent data.

What is the best Barley build?

A strong current setup starts with STICKY SYRUP MIXER, MEDICAL USE, SPEED, HEALTH. Adjust gears for the map and opposing team.

How should you play Barley?

Use walls as protection and aim where enemies must move, not only where they currently stand.