Stu How to play Stu

Stu counters

The best counters to Stu right now are Vince (70.8%), Cosmo (64.8%), Amber (64.7%): the share of head-to-head games each one wins against Stu, from 2,066 ranked and high-trophy games.

Stu vs popular picks

1. 
   ShadeStu wins 44.8%1,351 games
2. 
   WendyStu wins 44.9%631 games
3. 
   RicoStu wins 46.4%1,483 games
4. 
   MaxStu wins 41.5%856 games
5. 
   BrockStu wins 54.6%438 games
6. 
   PiperStu wins 55.9%358 games

How to beat Stu

• Burst him. Stu has modest health, so high single-hit damage ends him before he can dash away.
• Use stuns and slows to stop the dash chain.
• Do not miss shots trading with him. Every one of his hits gives him a free dash.

Common mistake: Trying to out-poke Stu with slow projectiles. He dashes out of each one and lands his own.

Best Stu Build

Star Powers

Zero Drag

Gaso-HealRecommended

Each Super heals you a little. With dashes every few seconds, it adds up to a lot of sustain.

Gadgets

Speed Zone

BreakthroughRecommended

Your next dash destroys walls and throws the debris at enemies. It opens cover and deals extra damage at once.

Recommended Gears

Speed

Damage

Adapt per mode

Game plan

Stu fires two long-range fireworks, and a single hit charges his Super. His Super is a short dash that leaves burning rubber behind him. Because every hit gives him another dash, a good Stu never stops moving and is almost impossible to pin down.

1. Land a shot, dash, repeat. Your attack and Super feed each other, so keep the rhythm going.
2. Dash sideways out of incoming fire, not straight forward into it.
3. Drag your fire trail across enemies or the objective. It adds damage without slowing your attack.

Drafting Stu

When to pick

Stu is a flexible pick in Gem Grab, Brawl Ball and Hot Zone, strong against slow projectiles.

Who to pair with

Pair him with a tank or support who covers him while he dashes in and out.

Ban or not

Ban him if your team relies on slow, telegraphed attacks.