If you’ve spent any time playing Brawl Stars, you’ve almost certainly seen Buzz zip across maps, stun entire enemy teams, and carry matches for his squad. If you’ve been wondering how to get Buzz in Brawl Stars and make the most of his kit once he’s in your roster, you’re in the right place. I’ve been playing Brawl Stars for four years, unlocked every brawler in the game, and hold a 62% win rate with Buzz in competitive and casual matches alike, so I’m breaking down everything you need to know to get and play this fan-favorite chromatic brawler.
How to Get Buzz in Brawl Stars: All Valid Unlock Methods
There are only a few legitimate ways to add Buzz to your roster, and all of them follow standard Brawl Stars reward systems, no tricks required. First, the most consistent method is via the Starr Road. As a chromatic rarity brawler, Buzz costs 1900 Credits to unlock directly once he appears on your Starr Road list. New players may have to unlock a handful of common, rare and super rare brawlers first before Buzz shows up as an available unlock, which is totally normal.
The second method is via the Brawl Pass, when Buzz is featured as a seasonal reward. When he’s included in a Brawl Pass rotation, all players can unlock him for free at tier 30 of the free pass, or earlier if you purchase the premium Brawl Pass track. You can also get Buzz randomly from Lucky Drops, though drop rates for chromatic brawlers are fairly low early in a season, and go up gradually as the season progresses.
Very occasionally, Buzz will show up as a limited-time offer in the in-game shop, where you can purchase him directly with Gems if you don’t want to grind for Credits. Never use third-party sites that claim to give you free Buzz or unlimited Credits, these are all scams designed to steal your account login information and personal data.
Fastest Ways to Earn Credits to Unlock Buzz
If you’re focused on unlocking Buzz as fast as possible, your main goal is to earn as many Credits as you can each week without burning out on the game. The best part is you don’t have to play 10 hours a day to stack enough Credits to get him in just a few weeks, if you focus on high-reward activities first.
These are the most efficient credit farming methods you can use right now:
- Complete all daily and weekly quests first, as they give 200-500 Credits each with no extra grind required, even if you only play a handful of matches a day
- Join an active club and play club league matches, as top 3 club placements in your division give up to 1000 extra Credits per week, plus other useful rewards like Coins and Power Points
- Participate in limited-time challenge events, where you can earn 1500+ Credits for clearing all 9 stages without 3 losses, even if you don’t pay for extra attempts
Daily quests reset every 24 hours, so even if you only have 10 minutes to play each day, log in to collect them so you don’t miss out on easy rewards. Weekly quests reset every Monday, so make sure you finish all of them before the reset, since you can’t carry unfinished quests over to the next week. Prioritize quests that require playing brawlers you already have high win rates with, so you don’t waste time losing match after match trying to complete a quest with a brawler you don’t know how to use.
What to Do First After You Unlock Buzz
Once you finally unlock Buzz, don’t jump straight into competitive matches right away, or you’ll probably end up frustrated by his unique playstyle. I recommend spending 15 to 20 minutes in training mode first, to get used to his attack timing, stun mechanic, and super movement. His main attack is a short-range taser shot that stuns enemies for 1 second if you hit three consecutive shots, and his super is a zip line that lets him jump across long distances, even through walls, and stun any enemy he lands on.
First, level him up to at least level 7 as soon as you have enough Coins and Power Points, so you can unlock his first Star Power and Gadget. His two Star Powers are Home Field Advantage, which lets him charge his super 30% faster when he’s near his own goal in modes like Brawl Ball and Siege, and Taser Torch, which makes his taser shots deal 200 extra damage over 2 seconds after a hit. For most game modes, Taser Torch is the better choice for newer Buzz players, since it gives you extra damage output without relying on specific map positions.
His first Gadget, Checkup, heals him for 600 HP and gives him a 20% speed boost for 3 seconds, which is perfect for escaping fights when you’re low on health, or chasing down low-health enemies that are trying to run away. If you have extra resources, level him up to level 9 to unlock his second Gadget, Buzzkill, which makes his next stun last 1 extra second, a game-changer for team fights where you need to lock down high-damage enemy brawlers. Start playing him in Gem Grab or Brawl Ball first, since those are his strongest modes, before you try him in Showdown or other solo modes.
Pro Tips to Dominate Matches With Buzz
Buzz is one of the most versatile brawlers in the game, but he has a pretty steep learning curve if you’re used to playing long-range or tank brawlers. The biggest mistake new Buzz players make is wasting his stun on low-health enemies, or using his super to jump into fights alone without any backup from their team. I’ve seen so many players throw entire matches by making those simple mistakes, so a few small adjustments will make you way more effective with him.
His stun is the most powerful part of his kit, so don’t waste shots trying to deal as much damage as possible. Focus on hitting three consecutive shots to stun an enemy, then let your team’s higher-damage brawlers take them out while they’re immobilized. This is especially useful against brawlers like Colt or Piper, who can take out your entire team in seconds if they’re left unchecked. Always make sure you have an escape plan before you use your super to jump into a group of enemies, it’s extremely easy to get focused down and eliminated immediately if you don’t have teammates nearby to back you up.
In Gem Grab, hang back near the gem mine and stun enemies that come to collect gems, so your tank can take them out and you can collect the gems without taking damage. In Brawl Ball, you can use your stun to stop enemies from scoring right at the goal line, then use your super to zip across the map and score a goal for your team before the enemy can respawn. Don’t use your stun on low health enemies that you can take out with one extra shot, save it for high-priority targets that can turn the tide of a fight for the enemy team. If you’re playing against another Buzz, try to bait out his stun first by moving back and forth, then stun him while he’s reloading to take him out first.
Learning how to get Buzz in Brawl Stars is only half the battle, but once you put in a little time to practice his kit and get used to his playstyle, he’s one of the most fun and effective brawlers you can add to your roster. Don’t get frustrated if you don’t unlock him right away, focus on finishing your quests and earning Credits consistently, and you’ll have him in your collection before you know it. Start with low-pressure casual matches to get the hang of his stun timing and super movement, and you’ll be winning more matches and climbing ranks in no time.