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Willow — Brawl Stars Brawler Guide

Complete Willow guide for Brawl Stars: abilities, best modes, strengths, weaknesses and tips. Mythic Controller.

Author: SnapPick EditorialUpdated: Reading time: 3 min read
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Willow
Class
Controller
Rarity
Mythic
Abilities
  • Love Is BlindLantern's Curse also reduces reload speed of affected Brawlers by for a short duration.
  • ObsessionHexed enemies gain movement speed while mind controlled.
  • SpellboundWillow's next Lantern's Curse deals more damage and applies the entire damage instantly rather than over time.
  • DiveWillow dives for a short duration, becoming untargetable but unable to take any action for the duration.

Willow — Brawl Stars Brawler Guide

Willow is a Mythic rarity Controller in Brawl Stars — excelling at area denial, crowd control, and objective holding. Willow works as a gondoliera in the Swamp of Love. She gives couples in search of a romantic evening the creepiest, most unsettling time they could imagine.

Brawler Stats

AttributeValue
RarityMythic
ClassController

Abilities

Love Is Blind

Lantern's Curse also reduces reload speed of affected Brawlers by for a short duration.

Obsession

Hexed enemies gain movement speed while mind controlled.

Spellbound

Willow's next Lantern's Curse deals more damage and applies the entire damage instantly rather than over time.

Dive

Willow dives for a short duration, becoming untargetable but unable to take any action for the duration.

Strengths

  • Unique ability kit that opens up unconventional strategies

Weaknesses

  • High rarity means more Credits or Gems needed to unlock — not beginner-friendly to acquire

Best Game Modes

Willow excels in Gem Grab, Hot Zone, Bounty. Its Controller kit provides the most value in these modes — prioritize queuing into them when they appear in the current event rotation.

Beginner Tip

New Willow players should focus on map awareness first. Position yourself to use Willow's range effectively before worrying about Super timing. Consistent basic attacks are more valuable than saving up for the perfect Super.

Advanced Tip

At high trophy levels, Willow players need to anticipate enemy Super usage. Keep track of which enemies have their Super charged — this dictates when you push and when you retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willow good in the current meta?

Willow is currently rated unranked tier. Check the SnapPick Brawl Stars page for real-time rankings.

How do I unlock Willow?

Willow is a Mythic brawler. It can be obtained from Brawl Boxes, Club League rewards, or purchased from the Shop. Higher rarity brawlers appear less frequently in boxes.

What power level should I use Willow at competitively?

For ranked and trophy pushing, aim for Power 9+ on Willow. 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 Willow?

The optimal gadget and star power for Willow depends on the game mode and map. Follow the SnapPick Brawl Stars recommendations to get build suggestions tailored to the current event rotation.


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