Let's take a closer look at what makes this master strategist a reliable ally.
Class, rarity and stats (max level)
- Type: Suppport
- Rarity: chromatic
- Health: 4200
- Damage: 700 (per laser)
- Movement speed: 720 (very fast)
Moveset and gadgets
- Attack: double cannon laser - 2 simultaneous laser shots are fired, while bouncing off walls, like Rico's attack. For each bounce, their range is increased by 1 tile, up to 3 times.
- Super: refueling - What we have here is one of the most unique Supers in the game. A supply drop is called into the field, damaging anyone in the landing zone, leaving a power-up for the team. The specific buff increases health and damage (20% increased damage and 700 additional health). A very useful fact is that anyone who recovers this power-up will receive a 700 HP insta healing in addition to having their maximum HP increased, so keep that in mind.
While this allows Ruffs to act as an indirect light healer, please note that the specific buff does not stack and disappears after the brawler who had it is stunned. Supply Drop can destroy breakable obstacles on any map as well, if you have Colonel Ruff's star power, so it's highly recommended that you use it as a utility whenever you get the chance. - Super power: air superiority - Allows your Super, Supply to now destroy walls and bushes, plus 1000 extra damage to anyone in the landing zone. Very useful Star Power, solidifying Ruffs as a great support unit.
- Gadget: take cover - A purely defensive gadget, as 3 sandbags are thrown around the arena, surrounding Ruffs himself. They have 2000 HP each and offer coverage for as long as they last.
Preferred modes (special events are not included)
- Gem grab
- Hot zone
- Premium
- Duo Showdown
Preview
Colonel Ruffs has been live for a few days now, but he has already proven himself to be a strong supporter, which needs to be played mostly offensively. Being a support class is one thing, but the offensive abilities of his kit are undeniable, so don't be afraid to be a constant offensive presence on the pitch.
Not only that, but it's a rather beginner friendly brawler that can easily show results even to inexperienced hands. He can easily keep his distance from his menacing lasers, and from safe cover he can use his Super to surprise enemies. Many brawlers will have a hard time reaching for him to take him out, especially those like Bibi and Rosa, and even more will find it difficult to dodge his shots, as they can easily bounce off them. A perfectly timed supply can also make a difference, as an unexpected healing and nuclear attack can determine the outcome of a fight.
That said, Ruffs certainly struggles against Brawlers like Edgar and Crow, as they can easily jump on him and knock him out in seconds. The time it takes to calculate a good Super is simply a lot for him to withstand Edgar's blows, so it is advisable to always position yourself well with Ruffs, in order to force enemies to stay as far as possible. from you.
Of all the modes and maps, Colonel seems to be exceptionally good in Duo Showdown, as he can act as a support and secondary DPS in one. A very pressing brawler to deal with, especially when he has a teammate covering him at all times.
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Colonel Ruffs is a very interesting character to include in the game, with an already established fan base. The Brawler is far from broken or something, but consistently performs well overall. Being chromatic rarity means unlocking it is only a matter of time, so if you have the Starr Force Brawl Pass it is easily accessible.
Ruffs and the new season of Brawl Stars are live now, so be sure to give it a try and climb the ranks further!
