Max Brawl Stars Guide
Max 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 Max — and when not to.
- Tier
- A
- Class
- support
- Blind-pick safety
- 7/10
Current meta status
Max sits in A tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 7/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Phase Shifter — Short teleport back: your escape from a fight you're losing.
Star Power: Run n' Gun — Speed boost while reloading keeps you constantly moving and hard to hit.
Gears: Speed + Gadget Charge — Max scales literally with speed.
Use your super to bring your tank in, not just for yourself.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a support, Max is favoured into marksman, assassin.
- With your speed boost to dodge his shots you focus Stu: assassins have low HP once their dash is on cooldown.
- With your speed boost to dodge his shots you focus Spike: Spike is fragile and his cactus is easy to dodge.
- With your speed boost to dodge his shots you focus Bea: Bea is very weak without a charged shot.
- With your speed boost to dodge his shots you focus Mico: assassins have low HP once their dash is on cooldown.
Weaknesses
Max struggles against tank, sharpshooter and on maps that do not support the support role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
- Gem Grab — fit 7/10
- Brawl Ball — fit 7/10
- Hot Zone — fit 7/10
Best maps
Draft advice
Max is safe enough to pick early: few open Brawlers punish this pick hard.
Works well alongside Mortis, Stu.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Max when the map layout works against the support role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.