Rico — Brawl Stars Brawler Guide
Complete Rico guide for Brawl Stars: abilities, best modes, strengths, weaknesses and tips. Super Rare Damage Dealer.
- Class
- Damage Dealer
- Rarity
- Super Rare
Abilities
- Super BouncyRico's bullets, from attack and Super alike, get Supercharged by their first bounce and deal damage!
- Robo RetreatWhen Rico falls below health, he runs faster!
- Multiball LauncherRico blasts waves of bouncy bullets in all directions.
- Bouncy CastleRico's next basic attack will heal him health from each projectile bounce.
Rico — Brawl Stars Brawler Guide
Classified as a Damage Dealer with Super Rare rarity, Rico brings a distinctive playstyle to Brawl Stars. Rico is definitely a real space bounty hunter who tracks down the galaxy's most wanted criminals, not a gumball machine pretending to be cool.
Brawler Stats
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Super Rare |
| Class | Damage Dealer |
Abilities
Super Bouncy
Rico's bullets, from attack and Super alike, get Supercharged by their first bounce and deal damage!
Robo Retreat
When Rico falls below health, he runs faster!
Multiball Launcher
Rico blasts waves of bouncy bullets in all directions.
Bouncy Castle
Rico's next basic attack will heal him health from each projectile bounce.
Strengths
- Unique ability kit that opens up unconventional strategies
Weaknesses
- High skill ceiling — requires practice to reach its full damage potential
Best Game Modes
Rico performs best in Gem Grab, Brawl Ball, Heist. Focus on these events to maximize trophy gains and climb faster with this brawler.
Beginner Tip
When learning Rico, play Duo Showdown first to practice without the pressure of 3v3 objectives. It gives you space to understand the attack pattern and Super timing in a lower-stakes environment.
Advanced Tip
Master Rico's Super timing in objective modes. In Gem Grab, save the Super for when your carrier needs a path cleared. In Heist, chain Supers to break open the safe quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rico good in the current meta?
Rico is currently rated unranked tier. Check the SnapPick Brawl Stars page for real-time rankings.
How do I unlock Rico?
Rico is a Super Rare brawler. You can unlock it from Brawl Boxes or purchase it with Credits from the Shop when it appears.
What power level should I use Rico at competitively?
For ranked and trophy pushing, aim for Power 9+ on Rico. At Power 11, all gadgets and star powers are available, giving you full strategic flexibility in any matchup.
What gadget and star power should I use for Rico?
The optimal gadget and star power for Rico depends on the game mode and map. Follow the SnapPick Brawl Stars recommendations to get build suggestions tailored to the current event rotation.
Brawler data sourced from Brawlify and the official Brawl Stars API. For live event picks and personalized recommendations, use the SnapPick Brawl Stars tool.