Shade in Brawl Stars

Brawler build and stats

Shade

Assassin Tier S

Shade is a assassin who looks for isolated targets and turns mobility into fast eliminations. Recent performance is strongest around Wipeout and Brawl Ball 5v5.

Recent performance

Shade win rate

Rolling 7-day battle sample · Refreshed daily

Recent form ready
80.0%Win rate
Wins1,915
Losses478
Matches2,393
Pick rate3.68%

Extra performance

Star Player rate26.5%
Average trophy change+2.7
Showdown first-place rate34.2%
Average Showdown finish#3.1

Win-rate trend

Recent saved updates

82.0% 82.0% 82.7% 81.5% 81.1% 81.6% 80.5% 81.3% 81.5% 80.0%

Recommended loadout

Best Shade build

LONGARMS Gadget icon

LONGARMS

Gadget

Available for this brawler in the current roster.

SPOOKY SPEEDSTER Star Power icon

SPOOKY SPEEDSTER

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

Shade gadgets, Star Powers and gears

Current roster
LONGARMS Gadget icon
Gadget

LONGARMS

JUMP SCARE Gadget icon
Gadget

JUMP SCARE

SPOOKY SPEEDSTER Star Power icon
Star Power

SPOOKY SPEEDSTER

HARDENED HOODIE Star Power icon
Star Power

HARDENED HOODIE

Hypercharge

THE FRIGHTENER

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 Shade

Strongest game modes

Recent results by mode

Wipeout game mode icon Wipeout106 recent matches 93.4%win rate Brawl Ball 5v5 game mode icon Brawl Ball 5v5921 recent matches 88.8%win rate Brawl Hockey game mode icon Brawl Hockey127 recent matches 89.0%win rate Brawl Ball game mode icon Brawl Ball496 recent matches 77.8%win rate

Best recent maps

Map-specific battle results

Palette Hangout Brawl Stars map layout Palette Hangout53 matches · Wipeout 96.2%win rate Siberian Stand Off Brawl Stars map layout Siberian Stand Off329 matches · Brawl Ball 5v5 90.6%win rate Insane Streamer Brawl Stars map layout Insane Streamer421 matches · Brawl Ball 5v5 88.6%win rate Grass Knot Brawl Stars map layout Grass Knot20 matches · Brawl Ball 100.0%win rate Cabin Fever Brawl Stars map layout Cabin Fever74 matches · Brawl Hockey 90.5%win rate

Matchups and team fit

Shade counters and teammates

Strong against

NANI Nani100.0% · 30 matches JANET Janet100.0% · 22 matches BUSTER Buster100.0% · 14 matches CHUCK Chuck100.0% · 13 matches

Watch out for

More recent matchups are needed before dependable counters appear.

Works well with

CLANCY Clancy100.0% · 26 matches BERRY Berry94.4% · 18 matches DOUG Doug93.3% · 15 matches BOLT Bolt92.9% · 28 matches

Gameplay

How to play Shade

  • Wait for enemy ammunition to drop before diving and keep an escape route whenever possible.
  • 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

Shade FAQ

What are the best modes for Shade?

Shade currently performs best in Wipeout, Brawl Ball 5v5, Brawl Hockey among modes with enough recent data.

What is the best Shade build?

A strong current setup starts with LONGARMS, SPOOKY SPEEDSTER, SPEED, HEALTH. Adjust gears for the map and opposing team.

How should you play Shade?

Wait for enemy ammunition to drop before diving and keep an escape route whenever possible.