Attack
Heavy Haymakers
Damage per punch with Knuckle Busters800
Range3 tiles
Projectiles2
Super charge20%per hit
Reload1.6s
3 tiles of reach
Sam — Brawl Stars
Win rate52.1%adjusted
Pick rate0.16%of all slots
Matches6,027
Best modeBasket Brawl56.0%
Steady over the last 7 days
Base statistics
Sam at power level
Health11,400
Attack damage1,600
Attack range3 tilesVery Short
Reload1.6sNormal
Movement800Fast
Super damage2,800
Super range8.67 tilesLong
Projectiles2
Attack and Super
Power 1 · base valuesSuper
Knuckle Busters
Damage while throwing Knuckle Busters1,400
Range8.67 tiles
Super charge35%per hit
8.67 tiles of reach
Abilities
Star Power
Hearty Recovery
Picking his knuckle busters back up heals a share of whatever health he is currently missing.
Star Power
Remote Recharge
Knuckle busters left on the ground charge his Super whenever enemies stand close to them.
Gadget
Magnetic Field
17s cooldownWhile his knuckle busters are lying on the ground, this drags nearby enemies into them.
Gadget
Pulse Repellent
11s cooldownThe next set of knuckle busters knocks enemies back when they land, clearing space rather than closing it.
Hypercharge
Hyper Fist
+25% stats while activeThe knuckle busters fly faster and instantly refill his Super when they damage anyone on the way.
Recommended builds
reviewed 19 Jul 2026Recall bruiserRecommended build
Modes where he can throw the gauntlets into a fight and pull himself in after them.
Star Power
Remote Rechargethe gauntlets spend real time lying on the ground between throws, and charging during that window costs him nothing
Remote Rechargethe gauntlets spend real time lying on the ground between throws, and charging during that window costs him nothingGadget
Magnetic Fielddrags a fleeing target back onto the gauntlets he is already walking towards
Magnetic Fielddrags a fleeing target back onto the gauntlets he is already walking towardsGear
Speedunarmed Sam is faster, and that is when he has to reach them
Speedunarmed Sam is faster, and that is when he has to reach themGear
Health5,700 is the reason he survives the walk in
Health5,700 is the reason he survives the walk inHypercharge
Hyper Fista punch rate that finishes the target before they can walk out of three tiles
Hyper Fista punch rate that finishes the target before they can walk out of three tilesSustain SamRecommended build
Long fights where he has to keep picking the gauntlets up rather than winning in one engage.
Star Power
Hearty Recoveryhe collects the gauntlets every single fight, so the healing is attached to something he was doing regardless
Hearty Recoveryhe collects the gauntlets every single fight, so the healing is attached to something he was doing regardlessGadget
Pulse Repellentbuys the one tile of space a three-tile puncher needs to reset
Pulse Repellentbuys the one tile of space a three-tile puncher needs to resetGear
Shieldhe walks into everything by design
Shieldhe walks into everything by designGear
Gadget Cooldownthe space-making tool is what keeps him alive
Gadget Cooldownthe space-making tool is what keeps him aliveSam by trophy range
Trophy range
52.1%6,027 matches · 2,565 players
All modes · Every trophy range · 1 Sep – 19 Oct
Trophy ranges use the player’s Sam trophies at match time.
Performance by mode
10 modes
Best and worst maps
18 mapsWorst
Matchups and teammates
Best alongside
Sam's win rate in sampled team battles
Amber 571 matches70.5%
Cosmo 219 matches69.0%
Gus 702 matches67.2%
Maisie 197 matches64.0%
Shade 543 matches62.5%
Max 244 matches62.5%Playing Sam
reviewed 19 Jul 2026A 5,700-health bruiser who throws his gauntlets, walks after them, and hits far harder once he has picked them back up.
Early game
Throw the gauntlets at whatever is furthest forward and walk in behind them; without them in hand he punches for a fraction of what he should.
Positioning
Close to the frontline, because both halves of his kit happen inside three tiles and the throw is his only way of covering ground.
Using your Super
The gauntlets are a hook and a weapon at once: throw them past the target so the return trip drags him into a fight rather than out of one.
Common mistakes
- Throwing the gauntlets at range and fighting unarmed while they lie on the floor
- Pulling himself into all three enemies rather than into the one who is isolated
- Punching a tank at three tiles when the gauntlets were meant for their marksman
- Cluttered maps where the walk to the gauntlets is short and covered
- Against squishy backlines, since the gauntlets pull him straight into them
- Long fights where he can throw, collect and throw again
By mode
Brawl Ball
The pull removes a defender from the goal line and puts him in scoring position.
Knockout
A throw into their opener wins the round before either team has repositioned.
Balance history
Sam's emotes
1 emote
Sam FAQ
Is Sam good in Brawl Stars right now?
Sam ranks #45 in Brawlest's live tier list, with a 52.1% adjusted win rate across 6,027 matches of recent battles.
What is the best Sam build?
The loadout Brawlest recommends for Sam is Remote Recharge, Magnetic Field, Speed, Health and Hyper Fist.
What game modes is Sam best in?
Sam performs best in Basket Brawl and Knockout 5v5 — a 56.0% win rate in Basket Brawl.