Brawl Stars Gus
Gus might look like a lost ghost child wandering around with balloons, but don’t be fooled, he’s one of the most versatile support Brawlers in Brawl Stars. With long-range poke, team healing, and an incredibly underrated shield mechanic.
This guide covers everything you need to know to master Brawl Stars Gus, from his abilities and best build to strategies that unlock his full potential.
Gus Brawler Info
Gus is a Super Rare support Brawler with a spooky toolkit built around healing, shielding, and zone control. He’s not flashy, but his ghostly utility makes him one of the most quietly impactful allies you can have—especially when things get chaotic in 3v3 modes.
“Gus looks so much like a ghost child that he’s often mistaken for one. Fittingly, he’s an enthusiast of all things supernatural, since he’s too innocent to be scared.”
How to Unlock Gus Brawl Stars
Gus is a Super Rare Brawler, which means he’s generally easier to unlock than Epic or Mythic characters, but still not guaranteed right away. There are a few main ways to get him:
Climbing through Ranked or leveling your Brawl Pass rewards can speed up Credit gain, making it easier to unlock Brawlers like Gus — especially if you’re using a Ranked Boost to progress faster and earn more Pro Pass XP along the way.
Gus Stats
Movement Speed
Base Speed: 720 (Normal) Gus isn’t the fastest on the field, but his long range and defensive abilities let him keep safe positioning.
Attack
Each balloon shot deals moderate damage and helps charge his Spirit Meter. Once full, hitting an enemy drops a healing spirit on the ground.
- Attack Range: 9.33 (Very Long)
- Reload Speed: 1.5 seconds (Normal)
- Balloon Damage (Level 11): 2160
- Heal per Spirit (Level 11): 1600
Damage & Health
Gus has mid-tier health and a support-style damage profile. He won’t outgun most Brawlers in direct duels, but his healing spirits and shield utility keep him and his team alive through sustained fights.
Gus Abilities
Attacks
Loony Balloons
"Gus shoots balloons at enemies. After several hits, a spirit will drop. Collected spirits will restore some health to Gus or his teammates."
- Each balloon deals moderate damage and contributes toward charging his spirit bar.
- After 3 hits, Gus’s next attack spawns a spirit where it lands.
- Spirits heal 1600 HP (at level 11) when picked up — useful for both self-sustain and team support.
- Spirits stay on the map until collected or replaced (up to 10).
While his damage isn’t bursty, Gus can consistently pressure from range and set up healing zones — especially powerful in team fights.
Spooky Boy
"Gus uses Spooky (a balloon creation and also his best friend), to create a shield around himself or one of his teammates and pushes nearby enemies back."
- Targets a teammate or himself.
- Applies a 5200 HP shield (at max level) that decays over time (5% every 0.5s).
- Knocks back enemies in close proximity.
- The shield works through walls and can block huge damage spikes if timed correctly.
- With the Spirit Animal Star Power, it also gives a 25% damage boost for 5 seconds.
Great for peeling off assassins, shielding your gem carrier, or turning the tide of a close engagement.
Gadgets
Kooky Popper
"Explode all uncollected spirits, dealing 2160 damage to nearby enemies."
This is Gus’s most threatening tool. If there are spirits on the field, he can detonate them for a surprise burst of damage in a wide area. It’s especially strong in Knockout or Bounty — one well-placed Gadget can instantly swing a fight or punish enemies trying to collect Gems or Stars. Best used when enemies are grouped or low HP.
Soul Switcher
"Gus loses 5% health but gains 100% spirit instantly."
This one is more situational. You sacrifice a bit of health to instantly fill your spirit bar. It’s useful for keeping a steady flow of healing spirits for your teammates, especially if you can’t safely land three hits. Just don’t use it when you’re already low on health — you’ll risk KO’ing yourself.
Star Powers
Health Bonanza
"Health gained from spirits are increased by 100%."
Pure support value. Spirits now heal for 3200 HP instead of 1600, which is a game-changer for your frontliners. Great in Gem Grab, Hot Zone, or with melee allies who benefit from sustained pressure and quick healing between fights.
Spirit Animal
"Spooky increases the damage of a teammate by 25% for 5 seconds."
This turns your shield into an offensive buff. Give it to a damage dealer like Colt, Fang, or Edgar, and they can delete a target before the enemy even reacts. Since Gus can cycle his Super often, this Star Power creates constant windows for aggressive plays. It's currently considered the best Gus build by many players.
Best Gus Build Brawl Stars
Discover the best star power, gadget, and gears to maximize Gus’s potential — or take it a step further with Brawl Stars Boosting to quickly level him up and unlock his full power without the grind.
Best Gus Build – Gadgets, Star Power & Gears
This setup turns Gus into a hybrid support-damage Brawler. Spirit Animal + Kooky Popper can flip fights instantly, especially in tight maps or team brawls like Knockout or Gem Grab. Use Damage Gear to capitalize on weakened enemies, and Shield Gear to avoid getting deleted in the process.
Gus Brawl Stars – Strategies and Tips
Gus rewards smart positioning, timing, and awareness. When played right, he controls the pace of a match without ever needing to out-DPS the enemy head-on.
Combo Kills with Kooky Popper
When your next hit is ready to spawn a spirit, wait until an enemy is within range. Land the hit, instantly activate Kooky Popper, and boom — 2160 damage plus balloon hit. Many Brawlers won't survive it.
Don’t Waste Spirits
Just because you can pop spirits doesn’t mean you should. Sometimes, leaving them for healing creates more pressure — enemies won’t want to walk near them.
Support with Aim
Gus's Super can be hard to land on allies if they're moving. If you’re shielding a teammate, get closer before casting.
- Auto-aim it on yourself when you’re about to dive.
Pair with Melee Carries
Gus shines when paired with aggressive frontliners like Edgar, Fang, or Buzz. You feed them healing and damage buffs — they handle the rest.
Zone and Deny
Drop spirits near objectives. Even if you’re not fighting directly, the threat of a Kooky Popper activation can keep enemies away from Gems, Stars, or Hot Zone rings.
Best Game Modes for Gus
Gus shines brightest in supportive, objective-based modes.
All Skins for Gus Brawl Stars
Here’s a complete list of all skins currently available for Gus in Brawl Stars:
Summary
Gus may not be the flashiest or strongest Brawler on the surface, but his unique kit rewards smart play and timing like few others. He’s a rare blend of healer, disrupter, and surprise damage dealer — a ghost child who thrives in control-heavy modes and punishes teams that underestimate his utility.
FAQ
Gus is a Super Rare Brawler.
You can unlock Gus via Starr Road for 925 Credits, or wait for him in special shop offers.
The best Gus build includes the Kooky Popper gadget, Spirit Animal Star Power, and Damage + Shield Gears. This setup offers surprise burst and team utility in most 3v3 modes.
Not really. Gus struggles in solo due to low burst and reliance on teammates. He's better in Knockout, Bounty, and Gem Grab.
Yes! When he collects a spirit he spawned from hitting enemies, he heals for 1600 HP at max level (or 3200 HP with the Health Bonanza Star Power).
Change Log
- 08.05.2025 - Brawl Stars Gus overview published.