Tick

Artillery Super Rare

Tick follows Penny around like a pet as she plots her next big scheme. He isn’t good for much besides blowing things up, but that’s usually plenty!

Stats

Level 1

Health 2200

Movement Speed Normal

Attack

Damage 640

Range Long

Reload Speed Very Slow

Super

Head Health 1600

Movement Speed Very Fast

Damage 2000

Super Range Short

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Introduction

Brawl Stars Tick is a Super Rare Artillery Brawler who specializes in controlling the battlefield with long-range explosives and strategic zoning. His primary attack launches delayed-detonation mines that pressure enemies and block choke points, forcing opponents to reposition constantly. His Super, a homing head that chases and explodes on contact, deals massive damage and disrupts enemy formations. Although Tick has extremely low health and is vulnerable to fast, aggressive Brawlers and wall breakers, his strengths lie in map control, prediction, and area denial. When played with smart positioning and awareness, Tick can dominate fights and support his team effectively.

Artillery

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Skills and Abilities

Attacks

Attack Minimines

Tick lobs a cluster of mines that separate before landing. The mines explode on contact with a target, or after a few seconds.

Super Headfirst

Tick detaches and launches his head. After landing, the head hops toward the nearest target and explodes on contact!

Gadgets

Mine Mania

Tick’s next attack fires 6 mines.

Last Hurrah

Tick gains a 50% shield for 1.0 seconds. After that, it bursts out for 640 damage.

Star Powers

Well Oiled

When Tick takes no damage and doesn’t attack, he starts recovering health 2 seconds faster than normal.

Automa-Tick Reload

Tick’s reload time is 9% shorter.

Mythic Gear

Thicc Head

Tick’s Head gains 1000 extra Health.

⚔️ Gear Pick Rates

Brawl Stars Tick’s best gears focus on boosting his survivability and enhancing his Super. Thicc Head increases his Super’s health by 1000, letting it travel farther and hit more reliably. The Shield gear adds 900 extra health, helping him endure damage despite his low HP. While other gears like Speed, Damage, and Gadget Charge offer situational benefits, Thicc Head and Shield are the most consistent choices depending on the mode and map.

GEAR PICK RATES

Thicc Head

38%

Shield

25%

Health

13%

Damage

10%

Gadget Charge

7%

Vision

5%

Speed

2%

*pick % from 130 builds

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Hypercharge

Brawl Stars Tick’s Hypercharge, Headstrong, boosts his Super by launching the head faster and making it harder to destroy. On impact, it drops six mini-mines for extra area control. It also grants Tick bonus stats: +25% damage, +26% speed, and +5% shield. This makes him more aggressive and disruptive, but its value can be limited due to his slow Super charge rate, making it less consistent in competitive matches.

Hypercharge

Buffs while Hypercharged:

Super

Tick quickly deploys his head, charging enemies faster and leaving behind 6 of his minimines on explosion.

Damage

+25%

Speed

+26%

Shield

+5%

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Strength and Weaknesses

Brawl Stars Tick is a long-range Artillery Brawler who thrives on controlling space and denying enemy movement. With his ability to lob timed mines and deploy a disruptive homing Super, he excels at keeping opponents at bay and influencing enemy positioning. However, his low health and limited self-defense tools make him vulnerable when pressured. Understanding Tick’s core strengths and weaknesses is essential for maximizing his impact in various game modes and ensuring he stays effective throughout a match.

➕ Strengths

➖ Weaknesses

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Best Game Modes

Brawl Stars Tick excels in game modes that reward area control, long-range harassment, and defensive positioning. His ability to lob mines over walls and pressure choke points makes him a strong pick for modes where enemies are forced into predictable paths. While he performs exceptionally well in Hot Zone, Duo Showdown, and Bounty, Tick struggles in close-range and high-mobility environments like Heist and Brawl Ball, where his low health and delay-based attacks are easier to exploit. Understanding which modes suit his strengths is key to using Tick effectively.

Game Mode	Use Rate	Win Rate	Rating
Hot Zone	20.3%	3.84%	89
Duo Showdown	78.3%	1.31%	73.2
Bounty	47%	1.76%	63.4
Knockout	40.6%	1.92%	62.7
Wipeout	19.5%	2.54%	62.5
Gem Grab	14.9%	2.43%	57.6
Showdown	36.4%	1.2%	45.8
Brawl Ball	23.5%	0.89%	31.9
Heist	0%	0.13%	2.6

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Best Maps

Brawl Stars Tick thrives on maps that favor long-range control, tight choke points, and solid cover. His mines are especially powerful in narrow lanes and open areas with obstacles, making it difficult for enemies to push forward. Maps like Dueling Beetles and Goldarm Gulch allow Tick to fully capitalize on his zoning abilities, while wide open spaces or maps favoring high mobility can expose his weaknesses. Below are Tick’s top-performing maps based on usage and win rates:

Map Name	Mode	Win Rate	Use Rate	Meta Score
Dueling Beetles	Hot Zone	28.8%	4.83%	113.9
Goldarm Gulch	Knockout	70%	3.10%	104.0
Shooting Star	Bounty	53.3%	3.41%	100.2
Belle’s Rock	Knockout	46.7%	3.51%	98.2
Ring of Fire	Hot Zone	11%	4.29%	92.4

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Skins

Brawl Stars Tick has a surprisingly large and creative skin collection in Brawl Stars, featuring a mix of seasonal, crossover, and themed cosmetics that match his quirky design. From festive skins like Snowman Tick to crossovers like Mr. Krabs and BT21’s Shooky, each skin gives him a unique flair while retaining his explosive personality. Whether you prefer budget-friendly options, event exclusives, or high-end skins like Mecha-Tick Ghidorah, there’s a visual style for every kind of Tick player.

Skin Image	Skin Name	Availability	Theme
	Default	Free	Default
	King Crab Tick	79 Gems or 2750 Bling	Max Force
	Snowman Tick	79 Gems • S	Brawlidays
	Mr. Krabs Tick	Available in bundles for Krusty Kash or $3.99 • S	SpongeBob
	Tick Shooky	149 Gems	BT21
	Cerberus Tick	199 Gems	Legends of Olympus
	True Silver Tick	10,000 Coins	True Silver
	True Gold Tick	25,000 Coins	True Gold
	Mecha-Tick Ghidorah	Brawl Pass or 149 Gems • E	Godzilla
	Mecha-Tick Ghidorah Light	Brawl Pass Plus or 149 Gems • E	Godzilla
	Mecha-Tick Ghidorah Dark	Brawl Pass Plus or 149 Gems • E	Godzilla

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Best Builds

Brawl Stars Tick has a variety of equipment options that enhance his performance in different situations. These options focus on improving his survivability, health regeneration, and overall utility in combat. Depending on the strategy and game mode, the following gadgets, star powers, and gears can significantly impact his effectiveness in battle.

Build Item	Build Type	Reason
Last Hurrah	Gadget	Tick gains a 50% shield for 1.0 seconds. After that, it bursts out for 1280 damage.
Well Oiled	Star Power	When Tick takes no damage and doesn’t attack, he starts recovering health 2 seconds faster than normal.
Thicc Head	Gear 1	Tick’s Head gains 1000 extra Health.
Shield	Gear 1	Gain extra 900 Health as a consumable Shield. The shield regenerates in 10 seconds, when at full health.

Brawl Stars Tick Guide: Conclusion

Brawl Stars Tick is a strategic artillery brawler focused on controlling space and disrupting enemy movement with his mines and explosive Super. He excels in area denial, especially on maps with choke points, but requires careful positioning due to his low health and slow reload speed. Tick performs best in modes like Bounty, Knockout, and Wipeout, where space control is crucial. His gear, gadgets, and star powers, like Last Hurrah and Thicc Head, enhance his survivability and Super. Tick’s Hypercharge, Headstrong, boosts his Super’s power, making him more disruptive. While his performance depends on map and team composition, Tick rewards players with patience and strategic play.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)