Buzz Lightyear Swoops into Brawl Stars: Guide and Optimal Modes

Author: Max Feb 07,2025

Mastering Buzz Lightyear in Brawl Stars: A Comprehensive Guide

Brawl Stars' limited-time brawler, Buzz Lightyear, offers a unique gameplay experience with his three distinct combat modes. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to effectively utilize Buzz, maximizing his potential before his departure on February 4th.

How to Play Buzz Lightyear

Unlocking Buzz Lightyear is free via the in-game shop. He arrives fully powered at Level 11, equipped with his Turbo Boosters Gadget (a forward dash for offense or escape) and his Bravado Hypercharge (a temporary stat boost). He lacks Star Powers and Gears.

Buzz's three modes, each with unique stats and attack styles, are detailed below:

Mode Image Stats Attack Super
Laser Mode Health: 6000, Movement Speed: Normal, Range: Long, Reload: Fast 2160 damage, burn effect 5 x 1000 damage, long range
Saber Mode Health: 8400, Movement Speed: Very Fast, Range: Short, Reload: Normal 2400 damage 1920 damage, long range
Wing Mode Health: 7200, Movement Speed: Very Fast, Range: Normal, Reload: Normal 2 x 2000 damage N/A

Laser Mode excels at long-range engagements with its burn effect. Saber Mode thrives in close-quarters combat, benefiting from its Tank Trait that charges its Super while taking damage. Wing Mode provides a balanced approach, best used at medium range.

Optimal Game Modes for Buzz Lightyear

Buzz's versatility makes him suitable for various game modes:

  • Close-quarters maps (Showdown, Gem Grab, Brawl Ball): Saber Mode is ideal, its Super allowing precise targeting and effectiveness against Throwers.
  • Open maps (Knockout, Bounty): Laser Mode's burn effect provides sustained pressure, hindering opponent healing and enabling aggressive pushes even at low health.

Note: Buzz Lightyear is excluded from Ranked Mode.

Buzz Lightyear Mastery Rewards

Buzz's Mastery track has a cap of 16,000 points, achievable before his removal. Rewards include:

Rank Rewards
Bronze 1 1000 Coins
Bronze 2 500 Power Points
Bronze 3 100 Credits
Silver 1 1000 Coins
Silver 2 Angry Buzz Player Pin
Silver 3 Crying Buzz Player Pin
Gold 1 Spray
Gold 2 Player Icon
Gold 3 "To infinity and beyond!" Player Title