Hypercharge
Flamespin
Official effect
Leaves a burning rock trail behind Carl as he spins with his Super.
Super Rare · Damage Dealer
CARL.
Catch the return. Keep the pressure.
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YOUR LOADOUT. YOUR PLAYSTYLE.
Build & abilities.
Find your setup. Get to know your kit.
Last reviewed
Build your Carl
Your loadout, at a glance.
2 setups
Build your Carl
Your loadout, at a glance.
Start here
Flexible lane control
Gadget
Flying Hook
Star Power
Protective Pirouette
Gear 1
Shield
Gear 2
Gadget Cooldown
Another approach
Extended close contests
Gadget
Flying Hook
Star Power
Protective Pirouette
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
POWER THROW
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 hereProtective Pirouette
Official effect
Reduces incoming damage during Carl's Super.
BrawlSide’s take
The damage reduction makes a committed Super less fragile.
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
HEAT EJECTOR
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.
Gadget
Start hereFlying Hook
Official effect
Makes Carl travel with his next thrown pickaxe.
BrawlSide’s take
Use the pickaxe movement to reposition when your current angle becomes unsafe.
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 before another committed Super.
Gear
Damage
Official effect
Raises your damage while your health is below half.
BrawlSide’s take
Adds pressure when a close exchange leaves you 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 while you establish your first angle.
Gear
Start hereGadget Cooldown
Official effect
Reduces the wait before your gadget can be used again.
BrawlSide’s take
Recover your movement tool sooner after a reposition.
Official effects. BrawlSide choices.
Base builds at Power 10. Buffies and NanoPowers need separate review.
Official catalog imported . Catalog source ↗
Where Carl shines
- The returning pickaxe can threaten a second hit
- Useful terrain can improve repeated pressure
Know your limits
- Attack timing depends on the pickaxe returning
- Crowd control can punish an aggressive Super
One habit to practice
Position so the return path crosses an enemy route. Avoid committing your Super into a ready stun or knockback.
Modes to explore
Should you upgrade?
Fits players who enjoy learning attack geometry and balancing ranged pressure with close aggression.
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.