Brawl Stars August Update: Buffs, Nerfs, And Adjustments

A round of balance changes will be coming to Brawl Stars in the August update! Buffs, nerfs, and adjustments are heading your way so let's check it out.

Brawl Stars August Changes
Buffs, nerfs, and adjustments are coming to Brawl Stars in the August balance changes update! | © Supercell

Season 14 - Robot Factory - is just around the corner in Brawl Stars! Supercell has revealed Sam and Gus as the two new Brawlers as well as eight new skins that will both be gradually released throughout the season. However, something that has quietly snuck under everyone's radar is a set of recent balance changes and updates that could shake up the current Brawl Stars meta. This comes courtesy of Brawl Stars content creator, Coach Cory.

So, what sort of changes are we looking at? As always, it's buffs, nerfs, and adjustments. The only difference this time is that Brawlers aren't the only thing affected - this time, Gears will be too! Let's go over everything in the August 2022 Brawl Stars balance changes.

Brawl Stars August Balance Changes - Brawler Buffs

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Buzz will receive his first-ever buff in the August update! | © Supercell

Five Brawlers will be receiving a buff in the August update: Buzz, Jacky, Meg, Nita, and Poco. These largely affect their health, attack damage, and Supers.

Here's a full breakdown of the Brawlers receiving a buff in the August balance changes:

BrawlerBuff(s)

Buzz

  • Health increased from 4,200 → 4,400
Jacky
  • Attack damage increased from 1,160 → 1,240
Meg
  • Hits to charge Super decreased from 8 → 7
Nita
  • Attack damage increased from 880 → 960
  • Hits to charge Super decreased from 6 → 5
Poco
  • Attack damage increased from 700 → 800

Brawl Stars August Balance Changes - Brawler Nerfs

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Crow's Gadget will be seriously nerfed in this update! | © Supercell

Five Brawlers will be receiving a nerf in the August update: Bonnie, Carl, Crow, Janet, and Penny. These mostly affect their health, Gadgets, and Super.

Here's a full breakdown of the Brawlers receiving a nerf in the August balance changes:

Brawler

Nerf(s)

Bonnie
  • Clyde's health decreased from 5,200 to 4,800
Carl
  • Health decreased from 4,400 to 4,000
Crow
  • Slowing Toxin Gadget poison duration decreased from 5 seconds → 3 seconds
Janet
  • Health decreased from 3,600 → 3,400
  • Hits to charge Super increased from 5 → 6
Penny
  • Health decreased from 3,800 → 3,600

Brawl Stars August Balance Changes - Brawler Adjustment

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Lola's Gadgets will be getting a big adjustment! | © Supercell

Lola will be the only Brawler to receive an adjustment in the August balance changes. These will dramatically affect both her Gadgets.

Here's a full breakdown of Lola's adjustments:

BrawlerAdjustment
Lola
  • Freeze Frame Gadget shield damage reduction decreased from 75% to 50%
  • Stunt Double Gadget healing increased from 350 to 1,000

Brawl Stars August Balance Changes - Gear Changes

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Gears will be getting a huge buff! | © Supercell

Supercell has finally listened to the Brawl Stars community's concerns regardingGears. In the August update, Gear abilities will stay the same, however, their cost will be drastically reduced.

These are the price changes that will affect Gears in the August update:

Token Power

Changes

Power 1 Gear
  • Now costs 1 Gear Token + 40 Scrap (previous 1 Gear Token + 80 Scrap)
Power 2 Gears
  • Now costs 1 Gear Token + 100 Scrap (previously 2 Gear Tokens + 200 Scrap)
Power 3 Gears
  • Now costs 2 Gear Tokens + 200 Scrap (previously 4 Gear Tokens + 400 Scrap)

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