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SAM

SAM

T3#97 in metaboard

Gadgets

MAGNETIC FIELD

MAGNETIC FIELD

99.1%

137,215 unlocks
PULSE REPELLENT

PULSE REPELLENT

94.4%

130,676 unlocks

Star Powers

HEARTY RECOVERY

HEARTY RECOVERY

98.4%

136,216 unlocks
REMOTE RECHARGE

REMOTE RECHARGE

93.5%

129,374 unlocks

Gears

DAMAGE

DAMAGE

65.1%

90,113 unlocks
SHIELD

SHIELD

49.2%

68,060 unlocks
HEALTH

HEALTH

22.9%

31,766 unlocks
SPEED

SPEED

21.0%

29,011 unlocks
GADGET COOLDOWN

GADGET COOLDOWN

14.2%

19,652 unlocks
VISION

VISION

2.06%

2,857 unlocks

Hypercharges

HYPER FIST

HYPER FIST

91.9%

127,177 unlocks

Buffy

Buffy Gadget

Buffy Gadget

0.00%

0 unlocks
Buffy Star Power

Buffy Star Power

0.00%

0 unlocks
Buffy Hypercharge

Buffy Hypercharge

0.00%

0 unlocks

About SAM

Updated

About SAM's meta position

SAM holds T3 tier with rank #97 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 57.9% overall win rate computed from 1,442,686 battles.

Best individual map: Molten to the Core (67.2% over 68,417 matches).

Best mode: Solo Showdown (64.6% win rate).

Stats span 18 modes and 142 maps.

Reading SAM's matchup data

SAM's hardest 1v1 matchup over the last 30 days is BOLT — SAM wins 27.1% of paired games (15,256 samples).

The easiest matchup is SHELLY at 76.1%.

How SAM pairs in 30 days

SAM's best partner over the last 30 days is STARR NOVA — SAM-STARR NOVA duos win 75.2% of paired games (50,730 samples), +17.3 points vs SAM's 57.9% solo baseline.

The strongest 3-brawler trio including SAM pairs them with SANDY and JANET, winning 92.9% of 14 shared matches.

SAM's map performance breakdown

SAM's map performance spans 142 tracked maps across 18 modes, drawn from 1,442,686 battles in the 30-day window.

The single strongest map is Molten to the Core (67.2% win rate over 68,417 matches) — top of the table below.

Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (64.6% average across maps in that mode).

SAM's recent trajectory

SAM's 24-day win rate moved down to 54.7% (from 59.2% — a -4.4 point change).

Pick rate is holding flat (-0.0 points)

At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 51.1%, vs 56.8% under 1000 — SAM scales down with player skill.

Frequently asked questions about SAM

Is SAM good in Brawl Stars right now?

SAM is currently T3-tier, ranked #97 on the meta board and with a 57.9% win rate, based on live ranked data refreshed daily.

What is the best build for SAM?

Most SAM players run the MAGNETIC FIELD gadget, the HEARTY RECOVERY star power and the DAMAGE gear — the most-picked setup among tracked profiles.

Who counters SAM?

SAM struggles most against BOLT, STARR NOVA and DAMIAN — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.

Which brawlers does SAM beat?

SAM has the edge against SHELLY, 8-BIT and RICO in 30-day ranked matchups.

Who are the best teammates for SAM?

SAM pairs best with STARR NOVA, BOLT and DAMIAN — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.

What is the best trio with SAM?

SAM's strongest 3-brawler comp adds SANDY and JANET.

What are the best maps for SAM?

SAM performs best on Triple-Double, Pocket Pass and Lines of Play.

What game modes is SAM best in?

SAM has its strongest results in Basket Brawl, Brawl Ball 2v2 and Solo Showdown.

Does SAM do better at high or low trophies?

SAM wins 33.8% at 1,000+ trophies versus 34.5% below 1,000 — so SAM performs about the same across skill levels.

How popular is SAM in Brawl Stars?

SAM is picked in about 0.2% of recent ranked battles.