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STU

STU

T2#28 in metaboard

Gadgets

BREAKTHROUGH

BREAKTHROUGH

99.2%

604,110 unlocks
SPEED ZONE

SPEED ZONE

91.2%

555,235 unlocks

Star Powers

ZERO DRAG

ZERO DRAG

97.1%

590,961 unlocks
GASO-HEAL

GASO-HEAL

95.8%

583,395 unlocks

Gears

SHIELD

SHIELD

70.3%

428,308 unlocks
DAMAGE

DAMAGE

63.2%

384,867 unlocks
HEALTH

HEALTH

13.9%

84,446 unlocks
SPEED

SPEED

12.5%

75,975 unlocks
GADGET COOLDOWN

GADGET COOLDOWN

11.9%

72,352 unlocks
VISION

VISION

5.21%

31,750 unlocks

Hypercharges

INFINITRO

INFINITRO

89.2%

542,949 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 STU

Updated

About STU's meta position

STU holds T2 tier with rank #28 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 52.9% overall win rate computed from 7,898,576 battles.

Best individual map: Molten to the Core (57.2% over 355,499 matches).

Best mode: Solo Showdown (53.6% win rate).

Stats span 18 modes and 142 maps.

Reading STU's matchup data

STU's hardest 1v1 matchup over the last 30 days is BOLT — STU wins 32.7% of paired games (97,222 samples).

The easiest matchup is SHELLY at 66.9%.

How STU pairs in 30 days

STU's best partner over the last 30 days is BOLT — STU-BOLT duos win 62.8% of paired games (72,431 samples), +9.9 points vs STU's 52.9% solo baseline.

The strongest 3-brawler trio including STU pairs them with R-T and BOLT, winning 79.5% of 83 shared matches.

STU's map performance breakdown

STU's map performance spans 142 tracked maps across 18 modes, drawn from 7,898,576 battles in the 30-day window.

The single strongest map is Molten to the Core (57.2% win rate over 355,499 matches) — top of the table below.

Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (53.6% average across maps in that mode).

STU's recent trajectory

STU's 24-day win rate moved up to 52.8% (from 52.3% — a +0.6 point change).

Pick rate is trending up (+0.3 points) — broadly stronger across both veteran and new players.

At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 52.6%, vs 53.2% under 1000 — STU scales down with player skill.

Frequently asked questions about STU

Is STU good in Brawl Stars right now?

STU is currently T2-tier, ranked #28 on the meta board and with a 52.9% win rate, based on live ranked data refreshed daily.

What is the best build for STU?

Most STU players run the BREAKTHROUGH gadget, the ZERO DRAG star power and the SHIELD gear — the most-picked setup among tracked profiles.

Who counters STU?

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

Which brawlers does STU beat?

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

Who are the best teammates for STU?

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

What is the best trio with STU?

STU's strongest 3-brawler comp adds R-T and BOLT.

What are the best maps for STU?

STU performs best on Slippery Slap, Backyard Bowl and Cabin Fever.

What game modes is STU best in?

STU has its strongest results in Brawl Hockey, Duels and Brawl Ball.

Does STU do better at high or low trophies?

STU wins 29.8% at 1,000+ trophies versus 32.6% below 1,000 — so STU is easier to win with at lower trophies and falls off as skill climbs.

How popular is STU in Brawl Stars?

STU is picked in about 1.1% of recent ranked battles.