Attack
Pickaxe
Damage on hit820
Range8.33 tiles
Super charge19.475%per hit
8.33 tiles of reach
Carl — Brawl Stars
Win rate49.8%adjusted
Pick rate0.76%of all slots
Matches28,366
Best modeDeathmatch56.7%
+2.0 pts over the last 7 days
Base statistics
Carl at power level
Health8,400
Attack damage1,640
Attack range8.33 tilesLong
Movement750Normal
Super damage1,000
Super range2.33 tilesVery Short
Attack and Super
Power 1 · base valuesSuper
Tailspin
Damage per swing500
Range2.33 tiles
Projectiles12
Super charge7.5%per hit
2.33 tiles of reach
Abilities
Star Power
Power Throw
His pickaxe travels out and returns faster, shortening the gap between attacks without changing the damage.
Star Power
Protective Pirouette
He takes noticeably reduced damage for as long as his spin lasts, which makes the spin a defensive option too.
Gadget
Heat Ejector
17s cooldownThe next pickaxe leaves a trail of hot rocks behind it, and enemies who touch them burn for several seconds.
Gadget
Flying Hook
19s cooldownThe next throw drags Carl to the far end of its arc, which carries him over walls and water.
Hypercharge
Flamespin
+50% stats while activeHis spin leaves a trail of hot rocks behind him, setting light to anyone who follows him through it.
Recommended builds
reviewed 19 Jul 2026Standard CarlRecommended build
The default: keep the pickaxe in the air and never stop moving.
Star Power
Power Throwa faster pickaxe means more throws in the same window
Power Throwa faster pickaxe means more throws in the same windowGadget
Heat Ejectorarea denial from a brawler who otherwise has none
Heat Ejectorarea denial from a brawler who otherwise has noneGear
Damagethe pickaxe hits on the way out and the way back
Damagethe pickaxe hits on the way out and the way backGear
Speedhis whole rhythm is throwing while repositioning
Speedhis whole rhythm is throwing while repositioningHypercharge
Flamespinturns his spin into a genuine area wipe
Flamespinturns his spin into a genuine area wipeDiving CarlRecommended build
When you want him to close on a backline rather than trade at range.
Star Power
Protective Pirouettethe shield during the spin survives the dive
Protective Pirouettethe shield during the spin survives the diveGadget
Flying Hookpulls him to the pickaxe and straight past the frontline
Flying Hookpulls him to the pickaxe and straight past the frontlineGear
Shieldhe arrives inside their whole team
Shieldhe arrives inside their whole teamGear
Healthgives the spin time to do its damage
Healthgives the spin time to do its damageSafe grinderRecommended build
Heist, where the pickaxe hits the safe twice per throw.
Star PowerPower Throwmore throws per second directly into the safe
Power Throwmore throws per second directly into the safeGadgetHeat Ejectorkeeps defenders off him while he grinds
Heat Ejectorkeeps defenders off him while he grindsGearDamagea stationary safe takes both hits of every throw
Damagea stationary safe takes both hits of every throwGear
Reload Speedhis throughput is entirely throw frequency
Reload Speedhis throughput is entirely throw frequencyHyperchargeFlamespina burst of safe damage that also clears the defence
Flamespina burst of safe damage that also clears the defenceCarl by trophy range
Trophy range
49.8%28,366 matches · 13,954 players
All modes · Every trophy range · 1 Sep – 19 Oct
Trophy ranges use the player’s Carl trophies at match time.
Performance by mode
13 modes
Best and worst maps
59 mapsWorst
Matchups and teammates
Carl beats
Carl's win rate in sampled team battles
Tick 1,500 matches67.9%
Edgar 2,488 matches65.2%
Mortis 3,175 matches64.5%
Bibi 1,806 matches60.3%
Fang 1,237 matches60.2%
Colt 3,020 matches60.1%Struggles against
Carl's win rate in sampled team battles
Cosmo 971 matches29.3%
Amber 3,495 matches32.9%
Gus 4,494 matches36.7%
Shade 3,205 matches37.4%
Wendy 1,817 matches39.6%
El Primo 2,470 matches42.8%Best alongside
Carl's win rate in sampled team battles
Amber 2,361 matches68.5%Cosmo 608 matches67.0%
Maisie 725 matches64.4%Gus 3,509 matches62.6%
Ollie 192 matches62.3%Shade 2,343 matches61.2%Playing Carl
reviewed 19 Jul 2026A damage dealer who throws a pickaxe that hits on the way out and again on the way back, so he cannot attack while it is in flight.
Early game
Throw at chokes and grouped enemies to get double hits; his rhythm depends on the pickaxe returning, so short throws are more efficient than long ones.
Positioning
Keep moving perpendicular to the enemy while the pickaxe is out, because during that window he has literally no attack available.
Using your Super
The spin is both damage and mobility, so use it to escape a dive or to cross open ground, not only as a damage tool.
Common mistakes
- Throwing at maximum range where the long return leaves him defenceless for too long
- Standing still while the pickaxe travels, which makes him a free target
- Spinning into a group with no escape planned for when it ends
- Chokes, where the boomerang hits the same target twice per throw
- Heist, where double hits on a stationary safe add up fast
- Against tanks he can kite while the pickaxe returns
By mode
Brawl Arena
The boomerang clears neutral camps without him stopping to aim.
Heist
Two hits per throw makes him one of the fastest safe grinders.
EpicBrawl PassBikerCarl
Epic149 gemsCaptainCarl
Epic149 gemsCrazy ClownCarl
EpicDark TideCarl
RareGoblinCarl
Super Rare79 gemsHog RiderCarl
EpicInsectorCarl
EpicBrawl PassKickerCarl
Super Rare79 gemsLeonardCarl
Super Rare79 gemsRoad RageCarl
EpicBrawl PassStrikerCarl
EpicSultanCarl
EpicBrawl PassSuper BallCarl
EpicBrawl PassSurferCarlBalance history
Main Attack damage740820
‣ Gadget damage decrease: Heat Ejector370300
Pickaxe - damage660740
Carl's emotes
6 emotes
Carl FAQ
Is Carl good in Brawl Stars right now?
Carl ranks #62 in Brawlest's live tier list, with a 49.8% adjusted win rate across 28,366 matches of recent battles.
What is the best Carl build?
The loadout Brawlest recommends for Carl is Power Throw, Heat Ejector, Damage, Speed and Flamespin.
What game modes is Carl best in?
Carl performs best in Deathmatch and Brawl Ball 5v5 — a 56.7% win rate in Deathmatch.
Which brawlers counter Carl?
Carl tends to struggle against Cosmo, Amber and Gus. The matchups section above has the full counter breakdown.