EL PRIMO
B
OVERALL TIER
67
META SCORE
MODE RATINGS
GEM GRAB
76
HOT ZONE
74
KNOCKOUT
60
BRAWL BALL
90
BOUNTY
34
HEIST
70
COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES
EL PRIMO BEATS
WEAK AGAINST
BEST BUILD
Star Powers
Gadgets
Hypercharge
Gravity Leap
BEST MAPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
El Primo is currently S-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 90/100. As a Tank, El Primo excels in Brawl Ball and rewards players who understand positioning and map control.
The optimal build for El Primo focuses on maximizing tank strengths. Use the recommended Star Power and Gadget combination shown in our build guide, paired with Speed and Shield gears for survivability in most modes.
El Primo is countered by Barley and Tick, who exploit El Primo's weaknesses in mobility or range. On the flip side, El Primo consistently beats Piper and Brock.
El Primo performs best in Brawl Ball (S-tier, 90/100). As a Tank, El Primo's kit is designed to excel in Brawl Ball objectives. See the mode ratings section for a complete breakdown across all 6 modes.
El Primo pairs exceptionally well with Poco and Gene. These synergies amplify El Primo's strengths and compensate for weaknesses in teamfight scenarios.
SIMILAR BRAWLERS
EL PRIMO GUIDE SUMMARY
El Primo is a Tank in Brawl Stars with the strongest mode rating in Brawl Ball. This guide collects the key El Primo build choices, counters, synergies, mode ratings and map advice in one place so players can decide when to pick El Primo in ranked, ladder and friendly matches.
Use the matchup notes to compare El Primo against Barley and Tick, then check the mode ratings before locking the brawler. BrawlUp updates these pages from the same brawler database used by the tier list, matchup simulator and BrawlScore coach.
EL PRIMO DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked El Primo players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
QUICK STATS
78.6%
Win Rate
0.6%
Pick Rate
B
OVERALL TIER
Brawl Ball
BEST MODE
BEST SYNERGIES
PRO TIPS
Tank Game Plan
El Primo is strongest when played like a tank: choose fights around Brawl Ball, hold useful angles, and avoid forcing low-value duels before the objective is ready.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Barley or Tick. If those brawlers appear, play slower, use cover more carefully, and let teammates create the first opening.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair El Primo with Poco or Gene when possible. The best comps cover El Primo's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Brawl Ball pressure.
TEAMPLAY