El Primo
El Primo is a 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 El Primo for your favourite game modes and trophy push.
El Primo is always in the spotlight and that's right where he wants to be! There's no audience he can't win over, except maybe his fellow performers...
GADGETS
Suplex Supplement
El Primo grabs the closest enemy within his reach and flips them like a pancake over his broad shoulders.
Asteroid Belt
El Primo summons a small meteor to strike the nearest enemy. It deals x damage and destroys walls.
STAR POWERS
El Fuego
Enemies caught in El Primo's Super will burn for x damage over 4 seconds.
Meteor Rush
El Primo gains a speed boost for x seconds after using his Super.
How to play El Primo
El Primo is a rare Tank that wants to be in the enemy's face. El Primo 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 El Primo
El Primo is strongest in Brawl Ball, Heist and Hot Zone — because El Primo can dive the objective, tank shots and disrupt the enemy formation. Browse maps to find rotations that suit El Primo, and check the current tier list to see where it sits in the meta.
Put El Primo to work on maps like Beach Ball (Brawl Ball), Safe Zone (Heist) and Abracadabra (Hot Zone).
El Primo tips & counters
- Approach through bushes or behind walls so you reach the enemy at full health.
- Target marksmen and throwers first — they melt El Primo 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 El Primo in the open. Avoid open lanes and pick your engages carefully.
EL PRIMO FAQ
What rarity is El Primo in Brawl Stars?
El Primo is a Rare brawler. You can unlock El Primo through the in-game progression, Starr Drops or the shop.
What class is El Primo?
El Primo is a Tank, which means the brawler is built for a specific role in the team composition..
Which game modes are best for El Primo?
El Primo 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 El Primo have?
El Primo has 2 gadgets and 2 star powers to unlock, giving you several ways to build the brawler.
Is El Primo good for beginners?
El Primo 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.