Hypercharge
Bottled-Up Rage
Official effect
Throws larger Super brews that destroy bushes on impact.
Rare · Artillery
BARLEY.
Make the objective hard to reach.
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YOUR LOADOUT. YOUR PLAYSTYLE.
Build & abilities.
Find your setup. Get to know your kit.
Last reviewed
Build your Barley
Your loadout, at a glance.
2 setups
Build your Barley
Your loadout, at a glance.
Start here
Protect your throwing space
Gadget
Sticky Syrup Mixer
Star Power
Extra Noxious
Gear 1
Shield
Gear 2
Gadget Cooldown
Another approach
Repeated area pressure
Gadget
Sticky Syrup Mixer
Star Power
Extra Noxious
Gear 1
Health
Gear 2
Damage
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
1 option
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
A temporary power spike at Power 11: a stronger Super, with extra speed, damage, and shielding.
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
2 options
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
Passive abilities unlocked at Power 9. Choose one to shape how you play.
Star Power
MEDICAL USE
Effect awaiting review
A passive ability you equip at Power 9. This Star Power’s individual effect still needs a source review.
Star Power
Start hereExtra Noxious
Official effect
Increases the damage of Barley's main attack.
BrawlSide’s take
Make each main-attack area more costly for opponents to cross.
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
2 options
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
An active ability unlocked at Power 7. Use it in battle, then wait for its cooldown.
Gadget
Start hereSticky Syrup Mixer
Official effect
Leaves a puddle that slows enemies touching it.
BrawlSide’s take
Slow an approaching enemy to make room for another throw or a retreat.
Gadget
HERBAL TONIC
Effect awaiting review
An active ability you equip at Power 7 and trigger during battle. This gadget’s individual effect still needs a source review.
Gears
Fine-tune the way you play.
6 options
Gears
Fine-tune the way you play.
Passive bonuses for the finishing touches. Your two slots unlock at Power 8 and Power 10.
Gear
Speed
Official effect
Increases movement speed inside bushes.
Gear
Health
Official effect
Makes health recovery more effective while you are stationary.
BrawlSide’s take
Recover more effectively while you reset behind cover.
Gear
Damage
Official effect
Raises your damage while your health is below half.
BrawlSide’s take
Adds pressure when you must keep throwing below half health.
Gear
Vision
Official effect
Briefly exposes hidden opponents you damage, but does not counter invisibility granted by abilities.
Gear
Start hereShield
Official effect
Adds a consumable shield that replenishes while your health is full.
BrawlSide’s take
Adds protection against an opening hit when fully recovered.
Gear
Start hereGadget Cooldown
Official effect
Reduces the wait before your gadget can be used again.
BrawlSide’s take
Have your slowing puddle ready sooner for another approach.
Official effects. BrawlSide choices.
Base builds at Power 10. Buffies and NanoPowers need separate review.
Official catalog imported . Catalog source ↗
Where Barley shines
- Can apply pressure from behind walls
- Lingering area damage discourages routes
Know your limits
- Very vulnerable when enemies get close
- Open terrain removes much of his protection
One habit to practice
Place attacks along the next route an opponent will take, especially around objectives and choke points.
Modes to explore
Should you upgrade?
A good introduction to indirect attacks and planning around walls.
Check your current resources and in-game upgrade costs before committing.
Read the upgrade checklist ↗The map changes the pick.
Wall layout, open lanes, teammates, and recent balance changes can all change the decision.
Learn how to choose ↗Strategy notes snapshot: 10 Oct 2026. Qualitative advice, not a patch-tested ranking. Verify current mechanics in game.