SAM
Gadgets
MAGNETIC FIELD
99.1%
PULSE REPELLENT
94.4%
Star Powers
HEARTY RECOVERY
98.4%
REMOTE RECHARGE
93.5%
Gears
DAMAGE
65.1%
SHIELD
49.2%
HEALTH
22.9%
SPEED
21.0%
GADGET COOLDOWN
14.2%
VISION
2.06%
Hypercharges
HYPER FIST
91.9%
Buffy
Buffy Gadget
0.00%
Buffy Star Power
0.00%
Buffy Hypercharge
0.00%
Brawlers SAM beats
30-day window
SHELLY
42,362 games
8-BIT
14,407 games
RICO
72,678 games
DYNAMIKE
43,285 games
NITA
34,311 games
EL PRIMO
34,289 games
COLT
76,092 games
BARLEY
12,739 games
LEON
23,992 games
SPIKE
31,138 games
BROCK
20,524 games
EDGAR
106,476 games
DARRYL
16,535 games
EMZ
46,785 games
BONNIE
4,802 games
ROSA
9,962 games
FRANK
39,507 games
CARL
14,272 games
MAX
10,593 games
SURGE
22,279 games
Brawlers that counter SAM
30-day window
BOLT
15,256 games
STARR NOVA
44,979 games
DAMIAN
27,912 games
NAJIA
14,961 games
PIERCE
19,149 games
ZIGGY
5,483 games
LUMI
10,899 games
GLOWY
4,967 games
GIGI
7,012 games
DOUG
11,113 games
FINX
7,626 games
SIRIUS
12,177 games
MINA
20,860 games
TRUNK
7,296 games
JAE-YONG
4,168 games
DRACO
5,591 games
CHESTER
25,230 games
MEEPLE
10,415 games
COLETTE
50,460 games
KAZE
10,313 games
Best SAM teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowSTARR NOVA
50,730 games
BOLT
14,647 games
DAMIAN
23,051 games
LUMI
9,893 games
GIGI
7,424 games
PIERCE
17,191 games
CLANCY
12,698 games
NAJIA
12,540 games
FINX
7,989 games
MINA
17,702 games
OTIS
11,174 games
ZIGGY
6,190 games
DRACO
5,894 games
CORDELIUS
12,027 games
SIRIUS
11,294 games
GLOWY
5,998 games
SANDY
8,359 games
LOU
8,416 games
KAZE
11,019 games
JAE-YONG
5,145 games
Best SAM trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
54.7%
Jun 29
2,014 battles
Pick rate
0.16%
Jun 29
share of all picks
Win rate by trophy bucket
SAM daily trend data (24 days)
| Date | Win rate | Pick rate | Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6 | 59.2% | 0.2% | 63,083 |
| Jun 7 | 59.0% | 0.2% | 51,888 |
| Jun 8 | 57.5% | 0.2% | 44,932 |
| Jun 9 | 59.2% | 0.2% | 46,758 |
| Jun 10 | 58.5% | 0.2% | 47,015 |
| Jun 11 | 58.1% | 0.2% | 48,472 |
| Jun 12 | 56.4% | 0.2% | 47,863 |
| Jun 13 | 57.6% | 0.2% | 52,009 |
| Jun 14 | 56.8% | 0.2% | 55,305 |
| Jun 15 | 58.4% | 0.2% | 52,669 |
| Jun 16 | 57.5% | 0.2% | 44,540 |
| Jun 17 | 58.4% | 0.2% | 45,377 |
| Jun 18 | 57.3% | 0.2% | 43,000 |
| Jun 19 | 56.6% | 0.2% | 42,062 |
| Jun 20 | 57.8% | 0.2% | 36,697 |
| Jun 21 | 57.3% | 0.2% | 35,864 |
| Jun 22 | 56.9% | 0.2% | 35,326 |
| Jun 23 | 58.7% | 0.2% | 36,646 |
| Jun 24 | 59.2% | 0.2% | 35,351 |
| Jun 25 | 59.4% | 0.2% | 35,571 |
| Jun 26 | 58.3% | 0.2% | 29,896 |
| Jun 27 | 58.0% | 0.2% | 25,189 |
| Jun 28 | 57.3% | 0.2% | 17,254 |
| Jun 29 | 54.7% | 0.2% | 2,014 |
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
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 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.