Brawl Stars Buffies permanently enhance supported Brawler abilities. Supercell introduced Buffies in November 2025 as an alternative to increasing the Power Level cap to 12. This guide covers the three types, current acquisition options, eligibility, and how to verify your upgrade.
Key Takeaways
- A Buffie applies to a specific Brawler and its supported ability.
- Gadget, Star, and Hyper Buffies enhance different ability categories.
- Compare random Claw Machine rewards with any targeted option before spending resources.
- Check the rewarded Brawler and effect after unlocking.
What do Gadget, Star and Hyper Buffies change?
A Gadget Buffie enhances a Brawler’s Gadgets, a Star Buffie enhances its Star Powers, and a Hyper Buffie enhances its Hypercharge. The exact effect varies by Brawler, so check the current ability text instead of assuming every Buffie adds damage.
Buffies are ability upgrades, not Power Level 12. Cosmetic Bling Buffies are separate and do not affect stats.
Check prerequisites before buying
Open the intended Brawler and check the relevant ability before spending resources. A Hyper Buffie enhances a Hypercharge, but you should not assume that every Buffie purchase also grants the base Hypercharge.
For more context, see how Hypercharges work.
How to unlock Brawl Stars Buffies now
Supercell’s current support information says Buffies become available after 1,000 Trophies. You can use the Claw Machine for a random Buffie or spend Gems on a specific one. Buffies are limited to Brawlers you already own, and the Claw Machine gives a new Buffie until that collection is complete. Brawler Blast rewards can also provide Buffies.
| Route | Random or selected | Cost | Check |
| Claw Machine | Random | Current in-game offer | Eligible pool |
| Specific Buffie | Selected | Current Gem offer | Exact contents |
| Brawler Blast | Reward | Event/progression dependent | Reward conditions |
At launch, a Claw Machine pull cost 1,000 Coins plus 2,000 Power Points, with one free pull after unlocking the feature. These were launch prices and should not be used as October 2026 costs. For resource preparation, see earning Power Points.
Read the Claw Machine pool before pulling
Check the eligible Brawlers, your existing Buffies and the displayed reward rules before using a random pull. A random upgrade is only useful if its possible outcomes fit the Brawlers you actually play.
Which Buffie should you prioritise?
Prioritise a verified effect for a Brawler and ability you regularly use. Don’t spend Coins, Power Points or Gems simply because a Buffie is new. If the available random pool does not suit your roster, saving resources may be better.
Check the latest effect, not only the launch description
Buffie effects have changed since launch. For example, September maintenance nerfed several Hypercharge Buffies, including Shade’s bonus damage and Amber’s burn damage. Always check the current in-game effect before relying on an older guide or ranking.
Unlock, confirm ownership, and verify the ability
- Check your Brawler and available resources.
- Inspect the current route, pool, or selected offer.
- Confirm the purchase or reward.
- Open the relevant Brawler.
- Verify that the Buffie is owned and its effect is displayed.
Buffies are automatically equipped when unlocked according to Supercell’s current support information.
Why is a Buffie unavailable or not affecting the Brawler?
Check whether you own the Brawler, whether the related ability is available, whether the route is unlocked, and what the purchase actually awarded. A random pull may have given another eligible Buffie. Also check whether the displayed effect has changed in a later update.
If a confirmed purchase still shows incorrect ownership, keep the offer and result details and contact Supercell support. Refunds, rerolls, and transfers are not guaranteed.
FAQs
Can one Brawler’s Buffie improve another Brawler?
No. Buffies are tied to the Brawler they support.
Are Bling Buffies the same as ability Buffies?
No. Bling Buffies are cosmetic and do not affect stats.
Does a Buffie automatically unlock its base Hypercharge?
Don’t assume it does. Check the specific purchase contents and prerequisites.
Will every future Brawler receive Buffies on a fixed schedule?
No fixed schedule is established in the current official information, so check future announcements rather than assuming a set release pattern.
Conclusion
Choose a supported Brawler and relevant ability, check the current route and cost, then verify the Buffie and its effect after unlocking. If the available pool does not help your roster, save your resources for a more useful upgrade.
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