Starr Nova is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 82/100. As an Assassin, Starr Nova bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Power Level: Maximum as the default Star Power for Starr Nova — it works in most situations. Switch to Mystical Starr Technique on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Floaty Time is the standard active pick; Shining Starr of Friendship and Justice is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Starr Nova struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Starr Nova at the ranges or map types where Starr Nova is most exposed. On the flip side, Starr Nova consistently beats Bull and Jacky.
Starr Nova performs best in Brawl Ball (A-tier, 82/100). The Assassin kit — bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Starr Nova climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Starr Nova pairs best with Gene and Sandy. Since Starr Nova bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Starr Nova well, focus on Brawl Ball where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Assassin that bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions. Run Power Level: Maximum as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Sandy when possible.
Starr Nova fires galaxy-themed projectile bursts and her Super creates a stellar field that damages and slows enemies while amplifying the attacks of allies inside it. She is an amplification support whose Super functions both as a zone-control tool and a team damage booster simultaneously. She excels in Gem Grab and Hot Zone where clustered objectives mean teammates are always inside the stellar amplification zone.
Place Starr Nova's stellar field Super on the objective where your team will be fighting rather than on current teammate positions, as moving into the field is easier than moving the field to the fight. The damage amplification compounds with each teammate inside, so use it when all three team members can benefit simultaneously.
STARR NOVA DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Starr Nova players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Wait for a 1v1 opening before committing. Your burst is wasted against grouped enemies. Run Power Level: Maximum in most situations, switching to Mystical Starr Technique on maps where enemies can close distance. Use Gadgets as openers rather than saving them — an early Gadget creates the isolation your kit needs.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Piper or Nani. Both Floaty Time and Shining Starr of Friendship and Justice 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 Starr Nova with Gene or Sandy when possible. The best comps cover Starr Nova's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Brawl Ball pressure.
TEAMPLAY
SQUAD UP
Name your squad and share the link to coordinate your next session.
GEM GRAB
72
HOT ZONE
70
KNOCKOUT
80
BRAWL BALL
82
BOUNTY
60
HEIST
55
