If you’ve ever faced off against a well-played Buzz in Brawl Stars, you know how frustrating (and impressive) his stun combos and high mobility can be. He’s one of the most sought-after chromatic brawlers in the game, and for good reason: he dominates in solo showdown, brawl ball, and even most siege modes if you know how to use him right. But a lot of players get stuck wondering how to unlock Buzz in Brawl Stars, especially if they don’t want to drop real money on the game. I’ve unlocked Buzz on two separate accounts over the last year, one free-to-play and one with a small battle pass purchase, so I’ve tested every possible way to get him faster without wasting your time or resources.
How to Unlock Buzz in Brawl Stars: The 3 Official, Legitimate Methods
Before we dive into the methods, one quick warning: there are no free hacks or generators that will give you Buzz for free. Any site that claims to do this is trying to steal your account information, and using these tools will get your Brawl Stars account permanently banned. Stick to these three official methods to get him safely:
Which method works best depends on your play style and budget. I got him through the free Brawl Pass tier on my F2P account, and bought him directly from the shop on my second account when he popped up during a limited time discount. Both methods worked perfectly, and I didn’t run into any issues with either.
Tips to Speed Up Your Grind to Unlock Buzz Faster
If you’re playing free-to-play, you don’t have to wait months to get Buzz. I unlocked him on my F2P account in just 6 weeks by prioritizing a few simple grind tasks that most players skip over. First, always complete your daily and seasonal quests first, because they give you the most battle pass XP per minute of play time. Quests that require you to play specific modes or brawlers can be done in quick 2-minute matches, so you don’t have to spend hours grinding ranked to knock them out. Focus on quests that give 200+ battle pass XP first, and save the 50 XP quests for last if you have extra time.
You should also join an active club that hits all weekly club quest rewards, because those give you extra loot boxes, coins, and Starr Drops every week that you wouldn’t get playing solo. Even a casual club that hits 70% of weekly goals will cut your grind time by around 20% in my experience. If you play 3 to 4 matches a day, you can easily hit the required battle pass tier for Buzz before the season ends, even if you start halfway through the season.
Don’t waste your coins on unlocking common or rare brawlers early on if you’re saving for Buzz. Save your Starr Drops for weeks when chromatic brawlers have boosted drop rates, which Supercell announces in the in-game news tab every month. On boosted weeks, your chance of pulling a chromatic brawler is almost 3x higher than normal, so it’s well worth waiting if you don’t need to unlock new brawlers right away.
What to Do First After You Unlock Buzz
A lot of players get excited when they unlock Buzz and jump straight into ranked matches, but that’s a surefire way to lose trophies fast. Buzz has a unique playstyle that takes a bit of practice to master, so take 30 minutes to test him out in friendly matches or friendly showdown first to get used to his mechanics. His super ability charges after 3 hits with his stun gun, and once activated, he can launch himself across the map to stun enemies for 1.5 seconds. That stun is his biggest strength, but it’s easy to miss if you don’t practice the aim of his super launch first.
You should also prioritize upgrading his power level to at least 7 before you take him into competitive matches. At lower power levels, his health is too low to survive most 1v1 fights, even if you land your stun perfectly. Focus on upgrading his first gadget, Reserve Rocket, first, because it gives you an extra stun shot that can help you charge your super faster in tight fights. His star power, First Aid, is also a must-have for solo modes, as it heals him for 400 health every time he stuns an enemy. I’ve won dozens of 1v3 fights with that star power alone, so it’s worth saving coins to unlock it as soon as you can.
Start with casual modes first to get a feel for his range and cooldowns. Brawl Ball is the best mode to learn Buzz, because the narrow maps let you use his super to dash across the field and stun entire enemy teams before they can score. Once you can land 8 out of 10 super shots consistently, you’re ready to take him into ranked matches.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Unlock Buzz
I’ve made a lot of mistakes when grinding for brawlers over the years, so I can tell you exactly what not to do if you want to unlock Buzz as fast as possible. First, don’t waste your gems on skins or cosmetic items if you’re saving up to buy him from the shop. It’s tempting to grab a limited edition skin for your main brawler, but you’ll end up delaying your Buzz unlock by weeks or even months if you blow your gem stash on cosmetics. Never spend real money on loot boxes to try to pull Buzz, because the drop rates are so low that you could spend $100 and still not get him. You’re far better off putting that money towards the premium Brawl Pass if you want to spend money, because you’re guaranteed to get him if he’s in the pass tiers, plus you get tons of extra coins and loot along the way.
Another common mistake is ignoring lower trophy modes when you’re grinding for battle pass XP. A lot of players only play ranked matches to gain trophies, but casual modes like Brawl Ball or Hot Zone are faster to complete and count towards most battle pass quests the same way ranked matches do. You can finish 3 casual matches in the time it takes to finish 1 long ranked siege match, so you’ll get XP way faster if you stick to casual modes while you’re grinding.
Don’t quit matches early either, because you won’t get quest progress or XP if you leave before the match ends, even if your team is losing badly. I’ve had quests pop up as completed right as a losing match ends, so it’s always worth sticking it out for the extra rewards. Don’t waste your power points on low-tier brawlers while you’re grinding for Buzz either, because you’ll want those power points to upgrade him as soon as you unlock him so you can start winning matches with him right away.
Unlocking Buzz doesn’t have to be a long, frustrating grind if you follow the right steps and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re playing completely free-to-play or willing to spend a little on the Brawl Pass, you can get him in just a few weeks if you prioritize your quests, save your loot for boosted drop rates, and avoid wasting resources on unnecessary items. Once you learn how to unlock Buzz in Brawl Stars, take the time to practice his mechanics before you jump into competitive play, and you’ll be climbing the trophy ranks with him in no time. He’s one of the most fun and versatile brawlers in the game right now, so the grind is absolutely worth it.