Rico

Damage Dealer Super Rare

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.

Stats

Level 1

Health 2800

Movement Speed Normal

Attack

Damage 320

Range Very Long

Reload Speed Very Fast

Super

Super Damage 360

Range Very Long

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Introduction

Brawl Stars Rico is a Super Rare brawler known for his bouncy bullets that ricochet off walls, allowing him to damage enemies behind cover and at tricky angles. He thrives on maps with lots of obstacles, where his unique mechanics can shine, but struggles on open maps due to limited bounce opportunities. Mastering Rico requires strong positioning, map awareness, and creative use of angles. Though challenging to use, Rico can become a top-tier brawler when played skillfully, offering high damage and versatile control in both offensive and defensive roles.

Damage Dealer

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Skills and Abilities

Attacks

Attack Bouncy Bullets

Rico’s bullets bounce off walls, gaining range. They can hit enemies behind cover.

Super Trick Shot

Rico fires a long burst of bullets that pierce through enemies and bounce off walls, gaining range.

Gadgets

Multiball Launcher

Rico blasts waves of bouncy bullets in all directions.

Bouncy Castle

Rico’s next basic attack will heal him for 128 health from each projectile bounce.

Star Powers

Super Bouncy

Rico’s bullets, from attack and Super alike, get Supercharged by their first bounce and deal +128 damage!

Robo Retreat

When Rico falls below 40% health, he runs 34% faster!

Epic Gear

Reload Speed

15% faster Reload.

⚔️ Gear Pick Rates

Brawl Stars Rico’s best gears are Reload Speed and Damage, as they directly boost his combat performance. Reload Speed lets him fire more frequently, while Damage gives extra power when his health is low, helping in clutch situations. Other gears like Shield, Gadget Charge, Vision, Health, and Speed offer situational benefits, but Reload Speed and Damage remain the top picks for maximizing his offensive potential.

GEAR PICK RATES

Reload Speed

39%

Damage

26%

Shield

20%

Gadget Charge

6%

Health

4%

Vision

3%

Speed

2%

*pick % from 149 builds

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Hypercharge

Brawl Stars Rico’s Hypercharge, Trick Shot King, greatly boosts his abilities. It increases the range of his Super projectiles, allowing for more bounces and better positioning. His Super damage is boosted, and with the Super Bouncy Star Power, his damage per bullet increases even further. Hypercharge also enhances his movement speed, with an additional boost from the Robo Retreat Star Power, making him even faster. Moreover, he gains a shield and a damage multiplier, improving both his survivability and offensive potential. This makes Rico a formidable brawler with increased mobility, protection, and damage.

Hypercharge

Buffs while Hypercharged:

Super

Rico’s Super’s projectiles bounce even further!

Damage

+25%

Speed

+26%

Shield

+5%

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Strengths and Weaknesses

Brawl Stars Rico is a high-skill Brawlerwhose strengths and weaknesses revolve heavily around map design and positioning. His unique ability to bounce shots off walls gives him a major edge in tight, obstacle-filled environments, allowing him to deal damage from unexpected angles and control key areas. However, his reliance on walls also exposes his biggest weaknesses—open maps and long-range enemies can easily counter him. Mastering Rico requires strong map awareness, precise aim, and smart use of his mobility and bouncing mechanics.

💪 Strengths

🚫Weaknesses

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Best Game Modes

Brawl Stars Rico is a versatile Super Rare brawler, excelling in specific game modes like Duo Showdown and Gem Grab where his bouncing projectiles and range can be fully utilized. He thrives in tight, obstacle-filled maps where his ability to ricochet shots off walls allows him to land hits on enemies hiding behind cover. While Rico is a strong choice in several game modes, his effectiveness varies depending on the map and mode, with some modes offering better opportunities for his unique playstyle than others. Here’s a look at how Rico performs across different game modes.

Game Mode	Win Rate (%)	Usage Rate (%)	Trophies (Average)
Duo Showdown	73.2%	1.36%	71.1
Gem Grab	47.4%	2.51%	78.6
Hot Zone	56.3%	0.66%	47
Heist	43.3%	2.29%	71.8
Brawl Ball	39.8%	4.2%	107.9
Knockout	38.3%	1.56%	54.2
Bounty	34.3%	0.36%	27.8
Showdown	31.4%	1.41%	47
Wipeout	21.9%	0.52%	23.5

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Best Maps

Rico shines on certain maps like Hard Rock Mine and Sneaky Fields, particularly those that provide walls and obstacles to bounce his projectiles off of. His unique ability to ricochet bullets allows him to deal damage from unexpected angles, making him especially effective in environments with tight spaces and plenty of cover. Maps that allow Rico to use his range and positioning to outsmart opponents are ideal for his playstyle. Here’s a list of the best maps for Rico, where he performs best due to his unique abilities and range.

Map	Win Rate (%)	Usage Rate (%)	Trophies (Average)
Hard Rock Mine	54%	9.52%	222.8
Sneaky Fields	47.7%	10.49%	238.4
Belles Rock	48.8%	7.68%	182.9
Pinball Dreams	40%	7.96%	183.2
Triple Dribble	46.7%	7.1%	170

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Skins

Brawl Stars Rico has a wide range of skins that showcase his personality through different themes, rarity levels, and event exclusives. From his classic Ricochet look to high-end Hypercharge and Epic skins, players have many cosmetic options to suit their style or commemorate in-game events. Below is a detailed table listing all of Rico’s skins, including how they can be obtained, their themes, and rarity tiers.

Skin Image	Skin Name	Availability or Price	Theme
	Default	—	Base Skin
	Redjacket	29 Gems or 1000 Bling	City Troubles skin
	Ricochet	Free from Brawlidays 2019 gift	2019 Anniversary skin
	Reloaded Ricochet	Free from Mega Boxes, 79 Gems or 2750 Bling	Outlaws skin
	Loaded	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Royals skin
	Popcorn	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Starrs of Brawlywood skin
	Guard	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Sands of Time skin
	Chicken	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Animal Kingdom skin
	Final Boss	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Ranked / Cartoon Studios skin
	Egg	199 Gems	April Fool’s skin
	Sovereign	Free from Mega Boxes or Ultra Trophy Boxes	Royals skin
	Sovereign Gem	Free from Mega Boxes or Ultra Trophy Boxes	Royals skin
	Sovereign Bling	Free from Mega Boxes or Ultra Trophy Boxes	Royals skin
	True Silver	10000 Coins	True Silver skin
	True Gold	25000 Coins	True Gold skin
	Firefly	Brawl Pass, 79 Gems or 2750 Bling	Biodome skin

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Best Builds

Brawl Stars Rico’s effectiveness is significantly influenced by the loadout choices players make. His gadget, star power, and gear options can enhance his already powerful bouncing shots and improve his performance in battle. Below is a breakdown of his most popular loadout components, including their pick rates and effects.

Build Item	Build Type	Reason
Multiball Launcher	Gadget	Rico blasts waves of bouncy bullets in all directions.
Super Bouncy	Star Power	Rico’s bullets, from attack and Super alike, get supercharged by their first bounce and deal +128 damage.
Reload Speed	Gear 1	15% faster reload.
Damage	Gear 2	Deal 15% extra damage when your Brawler is below 50% health.

Brawl Stars Rico Guide: Conclusion

Brawl Stars Rico is a strategic, high-damage Brawler known for his bouncing projectiles, which allow him to hit enemies from behind walls and at tricky angles. He thrives on maps with tight spaces and obstacles, especially in game modes like Brawl Ball, Heist, and Gem Grab. His Super, Star Powers, gadgets, and gears enhance his range, damage, mobility, and control potential. However, Rico’s low health makes him vulnerable on open maps and against long-range foes. To maximize his impact, players should focus on positioning, bouncing mechanics, and the right loadout.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)