Stu Brawl Stars Guide
Stu 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 Stu — and when not to.
- Tier
- A
- Class
- assassin
- Blind-pick safety
- 6/10
Current meta status
Stu sits in A 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: Speed Zone — Zone that speeds you and your team up: use it to win the gunfight or grab the objective.
Star Power: Gaso-Heal — Heal per dash makes you nearly impossible to finish off.
Gears: Gadget Charge + Speed — Stu is entirely about dash uptime and mobility.
Chip with one hit, dash in, dash straight back out.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a assassin, Stu is favoured into marksman, sharpshooter, thrower, artillery, support.
- With your double dash after one hit you focus Gene: Gene has low HP and a slow attack.
- With your double dash after one hit you focus Barley: Barley can't shoot directly, so standing on him is free damage.
- With your double dash after one hit you focus Poco: Poco can barely defend himself.
- With your double dash after one hit you focus Gus: Gus is fragile once his shield is gone.
Weaknesses
Stu 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 8/10
- Gem Grab — fit 6/10
- Heist — fit 6/10
Best maps
Draft advice
Stu is a reasonable middle pick — check which counters are still open before locking it.
Works well alongside Max.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Stu 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.