Brawl Stars Cordelius
There’s something unsettling about Cordelius. Maybe it’s the way he watches from the treeline. Or how he doesn’t fight like the others — no rush, no panic, just silence and a flick of his gardening tool. And then, without warning, you're gone. Pulled into a place where nothing else exists but him.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know to master Cordelius in 2025 — his abilities, best builds, star powers, gadgets, and how to actually win fights with him.
Cordelius Brawler Info
Cordelius is a Legendary Assassin in Brawl Stars, known for his twisted obsession with mushrooms and his eerie control over the Shadow Realm. He plays like a lurking predator — baiting targets into 1v1 duels they can’t escape from and punishing isolated enemies with burst damage and mobility.
"Gardener and caretaker of the Enchanted Forest. Obsesses over mushrooms and is hostile towards strangers."
How to Unlock Cordelius Brawl Stars
Cordelius is a Legendary Brawler, which makes him one of the hardest to unlock, but there are still several ways to add him to your roster:
Tip: Climbing through Ranked and progressing in the Brawl Pass earns you more Credits. With a Ranked Boost, you’ll reach the unlock threshold for Cordelius so faster!
Cordelius Stats
Movement Speed
Cordelius has very fast movement speed by default (820), which increases when he uses his Super. With Hypercharge active, he becomes one of the fastest Brawlers in the game, moving at up to 1181 — perfect for flanking, chasing, or dodging.
- Base Speed: 820
- With Super: 984
- With Super + Hypercharge: 1181
This makes him ideal for controlling terrain, escaping bad trades, or sticking close to targets to charge his Trait.
Attack
Cordelius’s main attack fires two mushrooms in quick succession, each one dealing solid burst damage. Both shots travel in a line, and hitting the same target with both mushrooms is key to maximizing damage, especially if you’re using the Comboshrooms Star Power.
His reload speed is extremely fast (1.2s by default, 0.92s in the Shadow Realm), allowing him to stay aggressive in fights.
Damage & Health
Cordelius trades durability for offense. With a bit of positioning and surprise, he can burst down even high-HP enemies in seconds — especially inside the Shadow Realm.
Cordelius Abilities
Attacks
Basic Attack – Mushrooms
"Cordelius shoots two mushrooms with his gardening tool, damaging enemies on hit."
Cordelius shoots two mushrooms in a straight line with his gardening tool. They deal solid damage individually, but the real strength comes when both shots land on the same target.
- Fast reload, short range, high burst potential
- Precision matters: missing even one mushroom drastically reduces his threat
Super - This Is My Domain
"Cordelius shoots a Shadow Mushroom that passes through walls and on hit transfers the target and him to the Shadow Realm for 8 seconds. Cordelius has 20% higher movement speed and 30% faster reload speed in the Shadow Realm."
Cordelius fires a large shadow mushroom that phases through walls. If it hits a Brawler, it drags both him and the target into the Shadow Realm for 8 seconds. While inside, Cordelius gains 20% movement speed and a 30% reload speed boost. Supers, Gadgets, and Hypercharges are disabled in the Realm.
This ability is a isolation. You remove a dangerous opponent from the field or pick off vulnerable targets with overwhelming speed.
Trait
"This Brawler charges Super from staying close to opposing enemies."
Cordelius has a passive trait: when enemies are within 6 tiles of him, his Super charges automatically — about 6.75% per second per enemy. Great for map control and pressure.
Complete Darkness
"Cordelius slows down his targets when sending them to the Shadow Realm."
When Hypercharge is activated, it buffs Cordelius before or during his Super:
- +24% movement speed
- +25% extra damage
- +5% shield
- Slows enemies inside the Shadow Realm
This makes him even more dangerous the slow guarantees hits, the speed helps reposition, and the damage boost secures kills.
Gadgets
Replanting
"Cordelius jumps over a piece of terrain quickly."
Cordelius instantly jumps a short distance in the direction he’s facing, leaping over walls, water, or tight corners. This gadget gives him much-needed mobility for an assassin.
- Use it offensively to gap-close on snipers or throwers.
- Use it defensively to escape when outnumbered or caught out of position.
- Perfect in tight maps where verticality and pathing make the difference.
Poison Mushroom
"Cordelius' next main attack shoots a poison mushroom that prevents the enemy from attacking for 1.0 seconds."
After activating this gadget, Cordelius’s next main attack will fire a glowing poison mushroom. If it hits a Brawler, they are silenced for 1 second — they can’t attack, use gadgets, Supers, or Hypercharge.
- This prevents entire combos.
- One second might sound short, but that’s enough time for Cordelius to delete a target, especially at close range.
- It also affects spawnables like Nita’s bear or Penny’s turret.
Star Powers
Comboshrooms
"Hitting the second mushroom to the same target as the first, deals 30% extra damage."
Cordelius fires two mushrooms per attack. With this Star Power, if both mushrooms hit the same target, the second one deals +30% bonus damage. If you're confident in your aim and prefer burst-heavy gameplay, this is the most aggressive and rewarding option.
Mushroom Kingdom
"Cordelius spawns 3 mushrooms to the Shadow Realm after using his Super, healing allies and damaging enemies for 1440 health on pickup."
When Cordelius uses his Super, three mushrooms spawn randomly inside the Shadow Realm. They act like landmines:
- Allies who touch them heal for 1410 HP over time.
- Enemies take 1440 damage over time if they step on them.
The mushrooms linger during the 8 seconds inside the Realm, creating a soft area control effect. This gives Cordelius sustain during the duel or punishes opponents for moving too freely. It’s especially useful in longer fights, in tight Shadow Realm skirmishes, or when you need healing to survive post-fight transitions.
Best Cordelius Build Brawl Stars
Choosing the best Cordelius build Brawl Stars means playing into his strengths: burst damage, aggressive isolation, and mobility.
Best Cordelius Build – Gadgets, Star Power & Gears
Cordelius Brawl Stars – Strategies and Tips
Cordelius a control-focused duelist who thrives in close quarters and forces isolated fights through his Super. Here’s how to make the most out of him in real matches.
Master the Shadow Realm
You’re dragging a single enemy out of the match for 8 seconds. That’s huge. Use it to:
- Interrupt key abilities (like a Shelly Super or Penny turret placement)
- Delete support Brawlers (like Byron or Max)
- Force 1v1s against tanks you know you can beat
- Zone out defenders in Brawl Ball or stop a goal play by sending the goalkeeper away
Time it when you're not surrounded. Going into the Shadow Realm doesn’t stop the rest of the match — it just takes you out of it. If you’re 1 HP and surrounded, it’s a trap.
Use Walls and Trait Charging
Cordelius excels when played near cover. His Trait charges his Super when near enemies, so you can just camp behind walls, stay out of sight, and build it up.
- Great on maps like Canal Grande, Double Swoosh, or Dueling Beetles with control zones or choke points.
Surprise with Gadgets
Replanting lets you leap over walls or dodge burst. Great for initiations or escapes. Pair this with a Super for a surprise jump–teleport combo.
Poison Mushroom disables the enemy’s entire toolkit for 1 second. That’s enough to win most duels — especially if you catch them with no ammo.
- Use it right before initiating with Super, or to cancel a clutch ability.
Play Around Star Powers
If you’re accurate and land both mushrooms on one target, the extra 30% damage adds up fast. Great for assassinating tanks or beefier Brawlers.
Mushroom Kingdom is safer and more team-focused. The mushrooms spawned in the Shadow Realm give healing or damage, depending on who collects them.
- It’s an underrated way to heal while fighting in the Realm or finish off low-HP targets trying to run.
Best Game Modes for Cordelius
Cordelius thrives in modes where he can isolate enemies, ambush around corners, or control space through his Trait and Super.
All Skins for Cordelius Brawl Stars
Here's a breakdown of every Cordelius skin available as of 2025:
Summary
Cordelius Brawl Stars kit rewards awareness, timing, and confidence: from jumping walls to deleting goalkeepers or outplaying tanks in the Shadow Realm. He's a strong Brawler, and picking him is definitely not a mistake — just like reaching out for help when you want to grow faster in the game. Sometimes a bit of guidance or a small push from those who’ve already mastered the climb can make all the difference. That’s where Brawl Stars Boosting services come in handy: offering efficient, stress-free ways to improve, rank up, or unlock your goals without the usual grind.
FAQ
The best Cordelius build usually includes:
- Star Power: Comboshrooms for high burst damage
- Gadget: Replanting for mobility
- Gears: Damage and Shield for sustain and close-range burst
When Cordelius hits an enemy with his Super, they both enter a private arena for 8 seconds. Inside, both lose access to Supers and Gadgets. Cordelius gains bonus speed and reload, making it a favorable 1v1 environment — if you play it right.
Yes. If you time your Super just as the enemy is about to shoot in Brawl Ball, they’ll be pulled into the Shadow Realm — and unable to kick the ball.
Mushroom Kingdom offers healing and zoning inside the Shadow Realm, but Comboshrooms is better for raw kill pressure and faster Super cycling. Pick based on your map and matchup.
Brawl Ball! Cordelius can eliminate key defenders or rush goals with his Super and Gadget. But he’s also very strong in Knockout and Gem Grab when played with patience.
Change Log
- 08.05.2025 - Brawl Stars Cordelius overview published.