Sandy
CONTROLLER Season 26

SANDY

A
OVERALL TIER
74
META SCORE

MODE RATINGS

GEM GRAB
90
HOT ZONE
88
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
68
BOUNTY
62
HEIST
58

BEST BUILD

Star Powers
Rude Sands
Healing Winds
Gadgets
Sleep Stimulator
Sweet Dreams
Hypercharge
Swift Winds

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sandy is currently S-tier in Gem Grab with a score of 90/100. As a Controller, Sandy excels in Gem Grab and rewards players who understand positioning and map control.
The optimal build for Sandy focuses on maximizing controller 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.
Sandy is countered by Brock and Piper, who exploit Sandy's weaknesses in mobility or range. On the flip side, Sandy consistently beats Tara and Poco.
Sandy performs best in Gem Grab (S-tier, 90/100). As a Controller, Sandy's kit is designed to excel in Gem Grab objectives. See the mode ratings section for a complete breakdown across all 6 modes.
Sandy pairs exceptionally well with Melodie and Charlie. These synergies amplify Sandy's strengths and compensate for weaknesses in teamfight scenarios.

SANDY GUIDE SUMMARY

Sandy is a Controller in Brawl Stars with the strongest mode rating in Gem Grab. This guide collects the key Sandy build choices, counters, synergies, mode ratings and map advice in one place so players can decide when to pick Sandy in ranked, ladder and friendly matches.

Use the matchup notes to compare Sandy against Brock and Piper, 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.

SANDY DEEP DIVES

Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Sandy players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.

QUICK STATS

-- Win Rate
-- Pick Rate
A OVERALL TIER
Gem Grab BEST MODE

PRO TIPS

Controller Game Plan
Sandy is strongest when played like a controller: choose fights around Gem Grab, hold useful angles, and avoid forcing low-value duels before the objective is ready.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Brock or Piper. If those brawlers appear, play slower, use cover more carefully, and let teammates create the first opening.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Sandy with Melodie or Charlie when possible. The best comps cover Sandy's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Gem Grab pressure.
TEAMPLAY