How gadgets work in Brawl Stars

In Brawl Stars, each Brawler has a basic attack that you can use a few times before it needs to recharge. But, after leveling up to a certain point, you'll also unlock Gadgets — limited-use attacks that can pack a wallop if used in the right way.

Here, we'll go over everything you need to know about Gadgets, including the level a Brawler requires to access them, the different ways to unlock each Brawler's unique Gadget, and some examples of what they can do during a match. They are a valuable attack option for any Brawl Stars match, and can provide you the edge you need to win.

Gadgets – represented by small green symbols in a character's loadout screen – are unique special abilities that you can equip and use during battles. Some Gadgets are direct attacks that can cause damage, while others are buffs that enhance a character's existing abilities.

Each Brawler in the game has two different Gadgets at their disposal, but each one is unlocked separately. Also, unlike Gears, each Brawler's Gadgets are unique to them, and no other Brawler in the game will be able to use them. A few examples of Gadgets and their abilities are below:

To access Gadgets, a Brawler must be powered up to level 7 through the Upgrades on their individual character page. This does not refer to your overall account level, but the individual level of the character itself. Once the Brawler has been upgraded, you'll be able to go into the perks menu on the character's page and choose your Gadget.

From there, both of the character's gadgets can be unlocked with in-game Gold, with most of the Gadgets costing 1000 Gold to unlock. Eventually, you'll be able to unlock both of your chosen character's Gadgets, but you'll only be able to bring one of them into battle with you each time you load up a match.

Once you've made your choice, analyze how your chosen Gadget works for you in action. Getting the hang of an individual Gadget is absolutely worth it in the long run, so be sure to make them part of your game plan going forward.