Brawl Stars Sandy Guide

Sandy

Controller Legendary

On the rare occasions Sandy wakes from his slumber, he tries to help his big sister Tara around their store. But it’s never long before he falls asleep again.

Stats

Level 1

Health 3800

Movement Speed Fast

Attack

Damage 900

Range Normal

Reload Speed Normal

Super

Range Long

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Introduction

Brawl Stars Sandy is a Legendary Controller brawler known for his calm, sleepy demeanor and strong team support. He excels at area control and disruption, using piercing attacks and a Super that creates an invisibility-granting sandstorm for allies. Though not a direct damage powerhouse, Sandy wears down opponents over time and sets up plays for aggressive teammates. His strength lies in manipulating the battlefield, making him a valuable asset in modes focused on holding or denying space. Despite his laid-back appearance, Sandy’s strategic impact is subtle but game-changing.

Controller

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Skills and Abilities

Attacks

Attack Pebble Blast

Sandy pelts enemies with sharp, piercing pebbles. Ouch!

Super Sandstorm

Sandy summons a sandstorm that lasts for 9 seconds and hides friendly Brawlers inside it.

Gadgets

Sleep Stimulator

Sandy falls asleep for 1.5 seconds and his health is fully restored.

Sweet Dreams

Sandy’s next attack lulls opponents to sleep for 1.0 seconds. They will, however, wake up from any damage.

Star Powers

Rude Sands

Sandstorm now also damages enemies for 108 damage per second.

Healing Winds

Sandstorm now also heals friendly Brawlers for 190 health per second.

Mythic Gear

Exhausting Storm

Enemies inside of Sandy’s Sandstorm deal 20% less damage.

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Gears

Brawl Stars Sandy Mythic Gear, Exhausting Storm, weakens enemies within the Sandstorm, reducing their damage output and making them easier to handle. The Swift Winds Hypercharge enhances Sandstorm further by increasing the movement speed of allies inside and silencing enemies for a short duration when the storm is deployed. When Hypercharged, Sandy also gains increased speed, damage, and a small shield, making him more dangerous in close-range combat.

⚔️ Gear Pick Rates

GEAR PICK RATES

Exhausting Storm

35%

Damage

22%

Shield

14%

Gadget Charge

13%

Health

7%

Speed

5%

Vision

4%

*pick % from 132 builds

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Hypercharge

Brawl Stars Sandy’s Swift Winds Hypercharge enhances his role as a support brawler by increasing team mobility and silencing enemies within his Sandstorm. The movement speed boost allows teammates to rotate, chase, or escape more effectively, while the silence effect disables enemy abilities, making it a powerful tool for disrupting key threats and gaining control during crucial moments.

Hypercharge

Buffs while Hypercharged:

Super

Sandy grants himself and his allies 20% increased movement speed while inside of Sandstorm. His Super will also silence enemies for 0.5 seconds when it lands.

Damage

+25%

Speed

+25%

Shield

+5%

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Strengths and Weaknesses

Brawl Stars Sandy’s strengths and weaknesses reflect his role as a tactical support brawler who excels in control and disruption. His abilities shine in coordinated team play, where his Super and Hypercharge can shift the momentum of a match through stealth, mobility boosts, and enemy silencing. However, Sandy’s impact relies heavily on timing and positioning, and his relatively low damage output and health pool leave him vulnerable in direct engagements. Understanding how to leverage his support tools while avoiding overexposure is key to mastering his potential.

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Best Game Modes

Brawl Stars Sandy performs best in modes that benefit from his utility-focused kit, particularly his Sandstorm and Swift Winds Hypercharge. He thrives in Duo Showdown, Brawl Ball, and Gem Grab, where his invisibility, mobility boost, and silence can dictate the pace of the match and give his team a tactical advantage.

Game Mode	Win Rate	Use Rate	Score
Duo Showdown	77.9%	0.42%	55.2
Brawl Ball	59.4%	0.72%	50.0
Gem Grab	46.9%	0.81%	44.3
Knockout	64.0%	0.21%	42.6
Hot Zone	51.4%	0.57%	42.3
Showdown	44.0%	0.17%	29.8
Bounty	26.7%	0.08%	17.6
Wipeout	0.0%	0.03%	0.6
Heist	0.0%	0.01%	0.2

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Best Maps

Brawl Stars Sandy excels on maps that emphasize control, team mobility, and coordinated engagements. His Sandstorm combined with Swift Winds makes him a dominant pick on objective-based maps with chokepoints or tight lanes. The best maps for Sandy include Deathcap Trap, Fishing Bed, and Hard Rock Mine, where he can maximize his support potential and silence key enemies at critical moments.

Map	Win Rate	Use Rate	Score
Deathcap Trap	66.7%	1.35%	67.0
Fishing Bed	66.7%	1.34%	66.8
Hard Rock Mine	60.9%	1.44%	65.4
Skull Creek	100%	0.19%	63.8
Sneaky Fields	65.3%	1.20%	63.2

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Skins

Brawl Stars Sandy has a diverse set of 10 skins ranging from affordable Rare options to limited-time Brawl Pass exclusives. These skins include fun cosmetic variants like Sleepy, high-tier designs like Nightmare and Sandy Koya, and visually striking themes such as the Jellyfish line. Whether you’re collecting for aesthetics or prestige, Sandy offers a variety of looks to suit your style.

Skin Image	Skin Name	Cost	Theme/Source
	Default	Free	—
	Sleepy	29 Gems or 1000 Bling	Misc
	Sugar Rush	79 Gems or 2750 Bling	Gift Shop
	Lantern	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Sands of Time
	Sandy Koya	149 Gems	BT21
	Nightmare	149 Gems or 5000 Bling	Supercell Make, Sands of Time
	True Silver	10,000 Coins	True Silver
	True Gold	25,000 Coins	True Gold
	Jellyfish	Brawl Pass Exclusive	Deep Sea League
	Neon Jellyfish	Brawl Pass Plus Exclusive	Deep Sea League
	Glowing Jellyfish	Brawl Pass Plus Exclusive	Deep Sea League

Brawl Stars Sandy Guide: Conclusion

Sandy is a versatile support brawler in Brawl Stars, excelling in control-based modes like Gem Grab, Brawl Ball, and Hot Zone. His Sandstorm provides stealth and area control, while his Sweet Dreams gadget and piercing attack disrupt enemies effectively. Healing Winds boosts team survivability, but Sandy struggles against high-burst damage and tanks. With strategic play, he can dominate matches by controlling vision, healing allies, and disrupting enemy momentum.

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