Brawl Stars Pierce Guide: Abilities, Star Powers & Tips

The Brawl Stars update on December 16, 2025, saw Supercell enlarge the Legendary collection with the unveiling of Pierce, who was made available together with Glowbert. Opposing the Velocirapids trio and being the initial Brawler associated with the Sea Monsters Aquarium theme, Pierce has one of the most unique kits in the game till now.
As a sniper-style Brawler, Pierce is the one who gives the player the most benefit, that is, a player who can use his strengths to the fullest. His gameplay mechanics are such that they favor a slower, skill-based kind of gaming rather than a constant aggressive one in Brawl Stars.

All about Pierce

By the official description, Pierce is a lifeguard at a swimming pool, but instead of saving the swimmers, he “cleans” the pool with his deadly long-range accuracy. Being a thematic partner to Buzz, Pierce mixes aquatic visuals with precision damage, thus becoming a natural choice for the players who would rather have control and patience than to be brawling close.

Core Mechanic

What's distinct about Pierce is his ammunition shell reload system, which is a mechanic unique from most Brawlers' as no one else has it.

The main features are:

• Pierce's ammo is not automatically reloaded
• Every hit that is successful leaves an ammo shell near Pierce
• Shell picking: Immediately reloads ammo and takes a shot through the enemy closest to him whom he can see, without any cost
• The complete unloading of his weapon also leads to a reload
• Shells will disappear after 6 seconds if they are not picked up
• The last shot in Pierce's weapon gives bonus damage

This system challenges the players to come up with future moves, balancing their location, collection of shells, and timing of shots to keep the pressure on.

Main Attack

Pierce’s main attack, Pool Sniper, fires a long-range water projectile. Each hit fuels his ammo shell system, turning accuracy into sustained offense.
The free shots triggered by shell pickups:

• Pierce through enemies and walls
• Excel on maps with narrow lanes or heavy cover
• Reward players who can chain hits while staying safe

This enables Pierce to be quite lethal during the control of chokepoints from afar.

• Pierce’s Super, Fish in a Barrel, focuses on area denial and zoning. He indicates a target zone and, after a short pause, shoots homing piercing shots at all foes within the area.

Moreover, each impact also releases a shell around Pierce, which results in the Super and the basic skill having great interaction. This provides him with the opportunity to:

• Inflict damage on the enemy
• Halt the enemy along with their plan
• Rule the objectives from afar

Brawl Stars Pierce Abilities and Gadgets

Pierce’s​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ arsenal can change with the mood of the game, i.e. play an agressive or defensive style. Knowing Brawl Stars Pierce Abilities and Gadgets is the foundation of his power.

Gadgets

• Bottomless Mags: One of Pierce’s ammo is instantly recharged by the Bottomless Mags Gadget and a shell is dropped by him. If you are in a very intense moment or you need to force continuously in a fight, this Gadget is perfect for you.
• You Only Brawl Twice: Nearby shells are absorbed to form a temporary shield. The number of shells that add health to the shield also push away the enemies that are close. The shield can only be broken if the damage that exceeds the total health is taken, thus, it is a very strong defensive option.

These Gadgets also add more tactical options to the Brawl Stars Pierce Abilities and Gadgets, enabling players to have real and valuable choices according to their ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌playstyle.

Star Powers: Enhanced Synergy

Pierce’s Star Powers slightly shift how he controls fights:

• Mission: Swimpossible: Pierce’s final ammo shot slows enemies, helping secure eliminations or stop escaping targets.
• Slip ’n Snipe: Collecting a shell grants a 15% movement speed boost for one second. This effect stacks with other speed boosts and improves repositioning after successful hits.

Together, these Star Powers complement Brawl Stars Pierce Abilities and Gadgets by enhancing either control or mobility.

Playstyle and Best Game Modes

Pierce performs best in 3v3 modes were lane control and spacing matter most, such as:

• Gem Grab
• Brawl Ball

His kit strongly rewards accuracy and awareness but punishes poor positioning. If Pierce cannot safely collect shells, his damage output drops rapidly, making positioning a constant priority.
Mastering Brawl Stars Pierce Abilities and Gadgets is essential for maintaining pressure throughout a match.
Supercell confirmed Pierce in their Brawl Stars December Brawl Talk along with Glowbert, describing him as an innovative Brawler with Distinct Mechanics and Long-Range playstyle.