Angelo Brawl Stars Guide
Angelo can be a great pick when the map and matchup fit. This guide combines current meta information with BrawlBetter’s match and draft data to show when to pick Angelo — and when not to.
- Tier
- A
- Class
- marksman
- Blind-pick safety
- 5/10
Current meta status
Angelo sits in A tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 5/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Sweet Dreams — Poisons your next hit: extra damage over time on a sniper shot.
Star Power: Snap Shot — Faster charging means more full shots at maximum range.
Gears: Damage + Speed — You need to charge up and then get away.
Stay at the back, charge fully, and punish every rotation.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a marksman, Angelo is favoured into tank, fighter, support.
- With your fully charged toxic shot at maximum range you focus Gene: Gene has low HP and a slow attack, and Angelo is considered a direct counter to Gene.
- With your fully charged toxic shot at maximum range you focus Barley: Barley can't shoot directly, so standing on him is free damage, and Angelo is considered a direct counter to Barley.
- With your fully charged toxic shot at maximum range you focus Poco: Poco can barely defend himself.
- With your fully charged toxic shot at maximum range you focus Gus: Gus is fragile once his shield is gone.
Weaknesses
Angelo struggles against assassin, thrower, artillery and on maps that do not support the marksman role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
Best maps
Draft advice
Angelo is a reasonable middle pick — check which counters are still open before locking it.
Works well alongside Otis.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Angelo when the map layout works against the marksman role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.