Edgar is one of Brawl Stars’ most recognizable Epic Brawlers not because he dominates the meta at the highest level, but because his distinctive scarf, his gloomy teenage energy, and his unique auto-charging Super trait make him one of the most accessible and distinctive Assassins in the game. He is the first Brawler many players unlock at the Epic tier, the first dive-bomb Assassin most beginners learn, and a character whose ceiling scales significantly with player skill.
Who Is Edgar? Lore and Character Identity
Edgar is an Epic Brawler created by Supercell for their multiplayer mobile arena game Brawl Stars. He is classified as an Assassin, built around getting into close range, landing fast hits, and getting out before opponents can respond.
His visual identity leans into darkness and attitude. The scarf, the gloomy expression, and the hooded silhouette signal a brawler designed to feel like a nobody who hits harder than anyone expects.
Edgar’s lore positions him as a brooding teenager within Starr Park the fictional amusement park that serves as the setting for Brawl Stars’ world. He is quiet, internally restless, and defined by a contrast between his unassuming appearance and his explosive capability in combat. His scarf is iconic: it trails behind him during his Super leap and has become the visual shorthand for the character in memes, fan art, and community discussions alike.
He was added to the game as Brawler #43 in December 2020 and has been continuously updated receiving significant buffs in October and December 2025 and January 2026 that elevated him back into consistent competitive use after a period of decline.
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Edgar’s Full Ability Breakdown
Main Attack Swagger
Swagger throws two quick punches that heal Edgar slightly per hit. Each punch deals 1,080 damage at max level and heals approximately 35% of damage dealt around 378 HP per punch, or 756 HP for the full two-punch combo. This self-healing is the cornerstone of his design: Edgar can sustain through prolonged close-range exchanges if punches are connecting. His primary limitation is very short range he must use his Super intelligently to reach targets rather than walking into unfavorable range trades.
Key stats at Level 11:
- Damage per punch: 1,080 | Healing per punch: ~378 HP | Full combo healing: ~756 HP | Reload speed: Very Fast | Range: Short
Super Let’s Fly
Let’s Fly propels Edgar over obstacles and grants a speed boost upon landing. He leaps, becomes immune to all damage except damage-over-time during the 0.86-second flight, then crashes down at the target location with a +200 movement speed boost for 2.5 seconds. The damage immunity mid-air makes it one of the safest dives in the game. With Hard Landing active, it also deals 1,350 damage to nearby enemies on landing.
Passive Trait Auto-Charging Super and Hypercharge
Edgar auto-charges his Super at 3.3% per second and his Hypercharge at 1.3% per second without hitting enemies. Edgar’s passive Trait makes him the most self-sufficient Assassin in the Epic tier because he does not depend on hitting enemies to keep his Super available.
Best Edgar Build
Based on community data from 773 curated builds, the current optimal build for Edgar:
Best Gadget: Let’s Fly (59% usage rate)
For the Gadget, Let’s Fly is used 59% of the time making it slightly better than Hardcore. The Let’s Fly gadget causes Edgar’s Super to charge 525% faster for 4 seconds an exceptional burst of Super generation that effectively guarantees you will have your Super immediately available in the next engagement after activation.
When to run Let’s Fly: In modes where you need consistent access to your Super and cannot wait for the auto-charge to fill naturally. Brawl Ball, Heist, and Showdown all benefit from the faster Super availability.
Alternative Hardcore Gadget: Provides a 900 HP consumable shield that regenerates in 10 seconds when at full health. Run this in longer sustained fights where you are taking consistent damage and need the extra buffer to survive engagements.
Best Star Power: Hard Landing (54% usage rate)
For the Star Power, Hard Landing is picked 54% of the time making it a little better than Fisticuffs. Hard Landing causes Edgar’s Super to deal 1,350 damage to nearby enemies upon landing turning the dive into a burst-opening attack rather than a pure repositioning tool.
The April 2026 update made a significant change: Edgar’s Hard Landing Star Power now deals double damage to enemies in a 1.17-tile radius. This buff elevated Hard Landing from a situational pick into the clear preferred choice for most matchups.
Alternative Fisticuffs Star Power: Two quick piercing punches heal 35% of damage dealt each (Fisticuffs: +30% to 45.5%). Fisticuffs increases Edgar’s per-punch healing from 35% to 45.5% of damage dealt a significant survivability boost when diving tanky targets or in attrition-heavy modes. Still the better choice in Showdown and when facing high-HP opponents.
Best Gear: Super Charge (27% usage rate)
Edgar has 6 Super Rare Gears and one Epic Gear. Out of these, Super Charge is picked the most at 27%. Super Charge is an excellent Gear when your Super is a significant part of your strategy.
Super Charge directly complements Edgar’s passive auto-charge trait by stacking additional Super generation meaning your Super consistently arrives faster, more reliably, and with less dependency on enemy engagement timing.
Full Optimal Build:
- Gadget: Let’s Fly
- Star Power: Hard Landing
- Gear: Super Charge (primary) / Shield (secondary)
Edgar’s Stats at Max Level
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 7,400 |
| Attack damage (per punch) | 1,080 |
| Healing per punch | ~378 |
| Super landing damage | 1,350 (Hard Landing) |
| Movement speed | Very Fast |
| Attack range | Short |
| Reload speed | Very Fast |
| Super auto-charge | 3.3% per second |
| Hypercharge auto-charge | 1.3% per second |
The January 2026 HP buff brought Edgar to 7,400 HP at Level 11 up from 7,200 in October 2025, which itself was a buff from the previous base. This makes him notably tankier than most Assassins at Epic rarity, reinforcing his identity as a dive-and-sustain fighter rather than a pure burst-kill Assassin.
Best Game Modes for Edgar
Heist (Best Mode): Edgar excels in Heist because the enclosed corridors and the safe target mean he can use walls strategically for his Super approaches. His passive charge ensures he always has a Super available for the safe push.
Showdown (Strong): Both Solo and Duo Showdown reward Edgar’s ability to third-party weak opponents and escape dangerous situations via his Super. His auto-charge passive means he enters engagement windows with a Super ready rather than needing to earn it first.
Brawl Ball (Viable with coordination): Edgar can be used as a ball carrier or as a disruptor. His speed boost after landing makes him one of the fastest brawlers on the pitch post-Super.
Bounty / Knockout (Avoid): Long-range modes where Edgar cannot close the distance safely without his Super. These modes heavily favor long-range brawlers who can poke him down before he reaches attack range.
Hot Zone (Situational): Works in smaller Hot Zone maps with walls; struggles on open maps.
Counters and Synergies
Edgar’s Hardest Counters
Rico: Rico, one of his natural enemies, has received a buff and his rate of fire has become insanely fast. Rico’s bouncing bullets and ability to fill enclosed spaces with ricocheting damage punishes Edgar heavily in tight corridors the exact environments where Edgar normally excels.
Brawlers with Burst Damage: Assassins who can land their burst before Edgar’s punches fully activate like Mortis with a full-charge dash or Crow’s poison stacking can eliminate Edgar before his healing becomes relevant.
Buffy Brawlers (High HP Tanks): It’s difficult to use if the opposing team has a Buffy Brawler. High-HP brawlers who can take Edgar’s punches and return fire from range outlast his healing and push him back.
Long-Range Brawlers: Piper, Belle, and Bea can punish Edgar’s approach before his Super reaches them.
Edgar’s Best Matchups
Edgar thrives against low-HP targets who cannot survive his full punch combo Mortis, Spike, Colette, and most Supports. He also counters slow-moving Heavyweights who cannot react quickly to his Super approach before he lands punches.
All 19 Edgar Skins
Edgar has 19 skins one of the highest counts for an Epic Brawler:
Default/Unlockable Skins: Edgar (Default), Dark Angel, Lightbearer, Nightbringer, Shin Edgar (True variants)
Mecha Variants: Mecha Edgar, Unit-00 Edgar, Unit-01 Edgar (Brawl Pass unlocks)
Seasonal/Event Skins: Multiple limited seasonal releases tied to specific Brawl Pass seasons since his December 2020 debut
Premium/Shop Skins: Available through gem rotations in the standard shop. Quickdraw rotations bring back older skins periodically.
The Dark Angel skin is widely considered his most visually cohesive alternate it stays true to his dark aesthetic while adding enough visual flair to feel like a genuine upgrade.
Edgar’s Current Meta Standing
As of Season 47 (approximately May–June 2026), Edgar sits in the mid-to-lower Tier 4 of the Brawl Stars competitive tier list.
As of season 47, it is in the mid to lower tier of Tier 4. Although Buffy Brawlers have been nerfed, most Buffy Brawlers are still in Tier 1 and can counter Edgar, and Rico, one of his natural enemies, has received a buff and his rate of fire has become insanely fast.
His 55.5% win rate reflects that skilled players can make Edgar work consistently but his placement in mid-tier reflects his dependency on specific maps, team compositions, and the skill gap required to use his Super correctly. He is not a pick you can mindlessly run into any lobby and expect results. He rewards map awareness, target prioritization, and timing.
For casual and progression play, Edgar remains one of the best-value Epic Brawlers because his passive Super charge means you are always ready to engage and his self-healing kit means mistakes are survivable in ways that other Assassins’ kits are not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgar good in Brawl Stars in 2026?
Edgar sits in mid-to-lower Tier 4 in the Season 47 competitive meta but maintains a 55.5% win rate in skilled hands. He is not the strongest Assassin in the current meta but remains consistently viable in enclosed map modes like Heist and Showdown.
What is the best build for Edgar in 2026?
Let’s Fly gadget + Hard Landing Star Power + Super Charge gear. This is the most-used build among competitive Edgar players as of June 2026, particularly following the April 2026 Hard Landing double-damage buff within 1.17 tiles.
What is Edgar’s Super?
Edgar’s Super is Let’s Fly he leaps over obstacles and lands at a target location, becoming damage-immune (except DoT) during the 0.86-second flight, and gains +200 movement speed for 2.5 seconds upon landing.
How does Edgar’s passive trait work?
Edgar automatically charges his Super at 3.3% per second and his Hypercharge at 1.3% per second passively, without needing to hit enemies. This makes him the most Super-independent Assassin in the Epic tier.
How many HP does Edgar have at max level?
7,400 HP at Level 11, following the January 2026 buff (up from 7,200 in December 2025).
What are Edgar’s counters?
Rico (high fire rate), high-HP Buffy brawlers, long-range brawlers like Piper and Belle, and brawlers with fast burst damage who can kill Edgar before his healing compensates.
