Edgar Brawl Stars Guide
Edgar 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 Edgar — and when not to.
- Tier
- C
- Class
- assassin
- Blind-pick safety
- 4/10
Current meta status
Edgar sits in C tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 4/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Let's Fly — Extra jump distance: you reach a backline that would otherwise be just out of reach.
Star Power: Hard Landing — Damage on landing guarantees your dive has immediate value.
Gears: Gadget Charge + Health — You dive without an escape, so you need to survive the landing.
Only jump on an isolated squishy, never into a full team.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a assassin, Edgar is favoured into marksman, sharpshooter, thrower, artillery, support.
- With your jump super straight onto him you focus Gene: Gene has low HP and a slow attack.
- With your jump super straight onto him you focus Barley: Barley can't shoot directly, so standing on him is free damage.
- With your jump super straight onto him you focus Poco: Poco can barely defend himself.
- With your jump super straight onto him you focus Gus: Gus is fragile once his shield is gone.
Weaknesses
Edgar struggles against tank, controller, fighter and on maps that do not support the assassin role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
- Brawl Ball — fit 5/10
- Gem Grab — fit 4/10
- Knockout — fit 4/10
Draft advice
Edgar is a late-pick Brawler. Picking it blind invites a hard counter; take it once the enemy draft is visible.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Edgar when the map layout works against the assassin role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.