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MAX

MAX

T2#42 in metaboard

Gadgets

PHASE SHIFTER

PHASE SHIFTER

99.2%

437,616 unlocks
SNEAKY SNEAKERS

SNEAKY SNEAKERS

93.2%

411,064 unlocks

Star Powers

RUN N GUN

RUN N GUN

96.3%

424,831 unlocks
SUPER CHARGED

SUPER CHARGED

95.7%

421,994 unlocks

Gears

SHIELD

SHIELD

62.3%

274,492 unlocks
DAMAGE

DAMAGE

59.1%

260,471 unlocks
GADGET COOLDOWN

GADGET COOLDOWN

20.6%

90,867 unlocks
SPEED

SPEED

17.5%

77,017 unlocks
HEALTH

HEALTH

16.5%

72,911 unlocks
VISION

VISION

8.37%

36,920 unlocks

Hypercharges

UNLIMITED ENERGY

UNLIMITED ENERGY

92.8%

409,349 unlocks

Buffy

Buffy Gadget

Buffy Gadget

39.5%

174,162 unlocks
Buffy Star Power

Buffy Star Power

39.3%

173,331 unlocks
Buffy Hypercharge

Buffy Hypercharge

39.0%

172,073 unlocks

About MAX

Updated

About MAX's meta position

MAX holds T2 tier with rank #42 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 52.0% overall win rate computed from 15,262,737 battles.

Best individual map: Lilypond Grove (60.0% over 680,562 matches).

Best mode: Solo Showdown (55.0% win rate).

Stats span 19 modes and 181 maps.

Reading MAX's matchup data

MAX's hardest 1v1 matchup over the last 30 days is WENDY — MAX wins 32.1% of paired games (11,118 samples).

The easiest matchup is SHELLY at 64.9%.

How MAX pairs in 30 days

MAX's best partner over the last 30 days is WENDY — MAX-WENDY duos win 69.7% of paired games (9,370 samples), +17.7 points vs MAX's 52.0% solo baseline.

The strongest 3-brawler trio including MAX pairs them with JAE-YONG and WENDY, winning 91.7% of 12 shared matches.

MAX's map performance breakdown

MAX's map performance spans 181 tracked maps across 19 modes, drawn from 15,262,737 battles in the 30-day window.

The single strongest map is Lilypond Grove (60.0% win rate over 680,562 matches) — top of the table below.

Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (55.0% average across maps in that mode).

MAX's recent trajectory

MAX's 24-day win rate held steady at 52.9% (from 53.3% — a -0.4 point change).

Pick rate is trending up (+0.5 points)

At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 59.0%, vs 48.1% under 1000 — MAX scales up with player skill.

Frequently asked questions about MAX

Is MAX good in Brawl Stars right now?

MAX is currently T2-tier, ranked #42 on the meta board and with a 52.0% win rate, based on live ranked data refreshed daily.

What is the best build for MAX?

Most MAX players run the PHASE SHIFTER gadget, the RUN N GUN star power and the SHIELD gear — the most-picked setup among tracked profiles.

Who counters MAX?

MAX struggles most against WENDY, BOLT and NORI — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.

Which brawlers does MAX beat?

MAX has the edge against SHELLY, COLT and EL PRIMO in 30-day ranked matchups.

Who are the best teammates for MAX?

MAX pairs best with WENDY, BOLT and NORI — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.

What is the best trio with MAX?

MAX's strongest 3-brawler comp adds JAE-YONG and WENDY.

What are the best maps for MAX?

MAX performs best on Rustic Arcade, Hideout and Siberian Stand Off.

What game modes is MAX best in?

MAX has its strongest results in Brawl Ball 5v5, Trio Showdown and Duo Showdown.

Does MAX do better at high or low trophies?

MAX wins 37.8% at 1,000+ trophies versus 28.0% below 1,000 — so MAX scales with skill — stronger in higher-trophy lobbies.

How popular is MAX in Brawl Stars?

MAX is picked in about 1.4% of recent ranked battles.