Darryl
Super Rare Tank

Darryl

Darryl is a Super Rare brawler focused on soaking up damage and bullying enemies off objectives. With 2 gadgets and 2 star powers to unlock, there is plenty of room to tune Darryl for your favourite game modes and trophy push.

Darryl put on the pirate captain's hat in a bid to avoid work, but now he's forced to defend his ship! Who knew being in charge took actual effort?

Class Tank
Rarity Super Rare
Role Frontline bruiser
Gadgets 2
Star Powers 2
Released Classic 19 of 105 added

GADGETS

Recoiling Rotator

Recoiling Rotator

Darryl spins around and sprays a barrage of shots in all directions. Each shot deals x damage and recharges his Super if it hits enemies!

Tar Barrel

Tar Barrel

Darryl creates a slowing area around himself for x seconds.

STAR POWERS

Steel Hoops

Steel Hoops

After Barrel Roll all damage Darryl takes is reduced for x seconds.

Rolling Reload

Rolling Reload

When Darryl uses his Super, he doubles his reload speed for x seconds.

How to play Darryl

Darryl is a super rare Tank that wants to be in the enemy's face. Darryl soaks damage, bullies brawlers off the objective and creates space for your team. Push aggressively through bushes and force fights where your health pool wins.

Best game modes for Darryl

Darryl is strongest in Brawl Ball, Heist and Hot Zone — because Darryl can dive the objective, tank shots and disrupt the enemy formation. Browse maps to find rotations that suit Darryl, and check the current tier list to see where it sits in the meta.

Put Darryl to work on maps like Center Stage (Brawl Ball), Safe Zone (Heist) and Back Shuffle (Hot Zone).

Darryl tips & counters

  • Approach through bushes or behind walls so you reach the enemy at full health.
  • Target marksmen and throwers first — they melt Darryl from range if left alone.
  • Use your Super to engage or to escape, never waste it on a brawler that is already running.

Watch out for: crowd-control and high-DPS brawlers that kite Darryl in the open. Avoid open lanes and pick your engages carefully.

DARRYL FAQ

What rarity is Darryl in Brawl Stars?

Darryl is a Super Rare brawler. You can unlock Darryl through the in-game progression, Starr Drops or the shop.

What class is Darryl?

Darryl is a Tank, which means the brawler is built for a specific role in the team composition..

Which game modes are best for Darryl?

Darryl performs best in Brawl Ball, Heist and Hot Zone. Use it where its strengths line up with the objective.

How many gadgets and star powers does Darryl have?

Darryl has 2 gadgets and 2 star powers to unlock, giving you several ways to build the brawler.

Is Darryl good for beginners?

Darryl is beginner-friendly and forgiving. Practise its range and Super timing in friendly games, then take it into your trophy push once the kit feels natural.