Shelly is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 80/100. As a Damage Dealer, Shelly sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Shell Shock as the default Star Power for Shelly — it works in most situations. Switch to Band-Aid on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Fast Forward is the standard active pick; Clay Pigeons is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Shelly struggles against Piper and Brock, who can out-trade Shelly at the ranges or map types where Shelly is most exposed. On the flip side, Shelly consistently beats Edgar and Sam.
Shelly performs best in Brawl Ball (A-tier, 80/100). The Damage Dealer kit — sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Shelly climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Shelly pairs best with Poco and Gene. Since Shelly sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Shelly well, focus on Brawl Ball where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Damage Dealer that sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels. Run Shell Shock as the core build, track Piper and Brock on the enemy team, and pair with Poco and Gene when possible.
Shelly is the starter brawler whose wide shotgun blast rewards close-range aggression and whose Super breaks walls and knocks back all nearby enemies with a powerful shell shock explosion. Her straightforward kit and high HP make her forgiving and accessible for new players. She is a reliable pick in Brawl Ball where her wall-breaking Super can open direct paths to the goal.
Shelly's shotgun deals maximum damage only at point-blank range, so always push forward aggressively rather than firing from medium distance where the pellets begin to spread. In Brawl Ball, save her Super to break the goal wall and score rather than using it offensively unless absolutely necessary.
SHELLY DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Shelly players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Hold mid range and maintain spacing. Advance during the enemy's reload, retreat during your own. Take Shell Shock in most situations, switching to Band-Aid on maps where enemies can close distance. Force trades only when you are at full health.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Piper or Brock. Both Fast Forward and Clay Pigeons are in your kit — learn which one punishes your counters versus which gives you an escape window. Use your Gadget early rather than saving it for a desperate moment.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Shelly with Poco or Gene when possible. Build toward Double Barrel in safe positions — it swings fights instantly, so activate it when your team has the edge, not when you are already behind.
TEAMPLAY
SQUAD UP
Name your squad and share the link to coordinate your next session.
GEM GRAB
72
HOT ZONE
70
KNOCKOUT
74
BRAWL BALL
80
BOUNTY
52
HEIST
65
Double Barrel
