Jacky Brawl Stars Guide
Jacky 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 Jacky — and when not to.
- Tier
- B
- Class
- tank
- Blind-pick safety
- 6/10
Current meta status
Jacky sits in B tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 6/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Pneumatic Booster — Speed boost to get in or get out — Jacky's only mobility.
Star Power: Counter Crush — You reflect damage back, so tanks can no longer attack you.
Gears: Health + Shield — You always fight at close range and need to survive it.
Stand on the objective and force everyone off it.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a tank, Jacky is favoured into assassin, thrower, controller.
- With your Pneumatic Booster gadget to sprint in you focus Barley: Barley can't shoot directly, so standing on him is free damage.
- With your Pneumatic Booster gadget to sprint in you focus Bo: controllers have low burst and go down fast under focus.
- With your Pneumatic Booster gadget to sprint in you focus Lou: controllers have low burst and go down fast under focus.
- With your Pneumatic Booster gadget to sprint in you focus Jessie: Jessie relies on her turret and is weak herself.
Weaknesses
Jacky struggles against marksman, sharpshooter, support and on maps that do not support the tank role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
- Hot Zone — fit 8/10
- Brawl Ball — fit 6/10
- Heist — fit 6/10
Best maps
Draft advice
Jacky is a reasonable middle pick — check which counters are still open before locking it.
Works well alongside Gus, Pam.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Jacky when the map layout works against the tank role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.