Brawl Stars April Balance Leak — Massive Damian Nerfs & Meta Shake-Up

Leaked details of the final April 2026 balance update in Brawl Stars suggest significant nerfs are on the way, with the newly released brawler Damian at the center of the changes. Since his debut, he has quickly become one of the most dominant picks due to his high durability and explosive abilities, prompting adjustments to restore balance.

Upcoming Balance Changes

According to information shared by a reliable creator, the update is expected to roll out on April 28, 2026, alongside a maintenance break. While not officially confirmed, the changes outline multiple nerfs across several brawlers.

Key Nerfs

Bull

• Super charge rate reduced by 20%
• Tough Guy Star Power threshold lowered from 40% to 30%
• T-Bone Missile gadget healing reduced from 50% to 25%

Sirius

• Health reduced from 7400 to 6800
• Shadow Clone health reduced from 70% to 60% of the copied brawler

Najia

• Super charge rate reduced by 20%
• Gadget duration reduced from 4 to 2 seconds
• Hypercharge charge rate reduced by 12.5%

Crow

• Carrion Crow bonus damage reduced from 40% to 30%
• Poison healing reduction lowered from 60% to 50%

Damian (most impacted)

• Super charge rate reduced by 6.25%
• Jump range reduced by 30.77%
• Wall-bounce damage reduced (1400 → 1300)
• Attack damage reduced (1400 → 1000)
• Super recharge from explosive hits reduced by 50%

Chester

• Super charge rate reduced by 10%

Bug Fixes

The update is also expected to address several issues:

• Colette’s shield and damage bug (allowing her return to play)
• Sandy-related server crashes
• Mortis dash delay
• Duplicate items in the Oddities Shop
• Incorrect prestige and Battle Card displays
• Removal of unintended creator-exclusive items

Meta Impact

If these changes go live, the current meta is likely to shift noticeably. Damian’s dominance should decrease significantly, while Crow and Bull will also become less oppressive. Sirius may drop from top-tier status due to reduced survivability of his clone.

Final Overview

The April balance update aims to stabilize gameplay by toning down overpowered brawlers and fixing critical bugs. If confirmed, these adjustments could reshape the competitive landscape and improve overall balance across matches.