Spike’s optimal build consists of the Curveball Star Power paired with the Life Plant Gadget. This combination transforms Spike into a formidable Brawler capable of chasing down and defeating enemies attempting to escape combat. His Gadget also improves his durability by allowing him to absorb some enemy attacks.
Sticky Spikes is a crucial gear choice because it leaves little room for your enemies to escape once they’re caught in your Super. By using the damage gear, Spike becomes an exceptionally dangerous Brawler, dealing massive damage to opponents.
LIFE PLANT
Spike grows a large cactus with 2800 health to give cover to friendlies. If destroyed, the cactus bursts, and all nearby friendlies recover 1680 health
STICKY SPIKES
Spike's Super slows 30% more effectively
CURVEBALL
Spikes from the cactus grenade fly in a curving motion, making it easier to hit targets
DAMAGE
Deals 15% EXTRA DAMAGE when your brawler is below 50% health
You can use Fertilize to make Spike tougher and more aggressive instead of his other Star Power. The other gadget, Popping Pincushion, is not as strong as the first one but can be very usefull against tanks. It can deal a lot of damage when you a very close to you enemy. It is also very strong in Heist where you can deal massive damage on the safe.
The vision gear is great in maps with lots of bushes because Spike can easily hit enemies with his Curveball Star Power. If you need more survivabilty in passive modes, you can use the shield gear.
POPPING PINCUSHION
Spike shoots 3 waves of needles in all directions, dealing 1080 damage per hit
FERTILIZE
After using Super, Spike regenerates 1400 health per second by staying in its area of effect
VISION
REVEAL opponents for 2 seconds after dealing damage to them
SHIELD
Gain extra 900 HEALTH as a consumable shield. The shield regenerates in 10 seconds, when at full health
Spike Stats at lvl 11
Movement Speed
Health
5600 HP
NORMAL
Max DMG
7 x 1080
Range
LONG
Reload Speed
SLOW
Max Super DMG
Super Range
800/sec
LONG
Super Charge rate
at Max Damage
number of attack
2 Hits
Super refills
12,5% - 62,5%
Spike Matchups & Counters
Spike Best Gamemodes
5 /5
3 /5
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Spike Brawl Stars Guide
attack
Spike fires a cactus that can hurt enemies. When it hits something, like an enemy or a wall, or when it goes as far as it can, it bursts and shoots 6 spikes in all directions. The spikes spread out in a fixed way. With spike’s attack, you can easily shoot enemies that are hiding behind walls or that are escaping. The damage is incredibly high when you’re very close to the enemy because that’s when more spikes can hit them.
Super
Spike tosses a spiky grenade over obstacles, and when it lands, it makes a round area filled with spikes on the ground that stays for 4.5 seconds. Enemies inside this area get hurt over time and get slowed.
BLOOMING SEASON
Spike’s Hypercharge makes his Super 20% wider. This is really strong because it allows Spike to trap more enemies in his Super. Spike also get +30% speed, +20% damage and +20% shield.
POPPING PINCUSHION
Spike fires three waves of needles, with each wave containing 10 needles. Each needle can harm enemies for 1080 damage. This gadget comes in handy when you require extra damage to eliminate an enemy. You should use this gadget in close combat, as it’s less likely to touch targets at longer distances.
LIFE PLANT
This Gadget allows him to plant a large cactus that has 2800 health. The cactus provides cover for Spike and his teammates, and when it is destroyed, it releases a healing burst that heals all nearby friendly Brawlers for 1680 health. Life Plant can be used in defensive situations in order to protect yourself from your enemies.
FERILIZE
With this Star Power, Spike can recover 1400 health each second while standing within the area influenced by his Super, providing a total of 7000 health. It’s essential to note that this Star Power exclusively benefits the Spike who deployed it.
CURVEBALL
Spike’s star power causes his primary attack to follow a curved trajectory. This adjustment makes it challenging for enemies to evade his attacks and simplifies hitting them around corners or over barriers. Curveball is an exceptionally strong star power that enhances Spike’s primary attack, making it quite effective for dispatching adversaries. The spikes launched from his main attack now travel in a clockwise curved path instead of a straight line. This enables Spike’s attack to reach more targets and in a wider area.
Spike Brawl Stars Pro tips
DEAL A LOT OF DAMAGE ON THE SAFE IN HEIST
You can use the Popping Pincushion Gadget to deal massive damage on the safe in Heist. You can easily deal 20% on the safe if it is well-used.