Hypercharge
Hyper Fist
Official effect
Speeds up thrown Knuckle Busters and refills Super when they hit an enemy Brawler.
Epic · Assassin
SAM.
Throw with a route back in mind.
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YOUR LOADOUT. YOUR PLAYSTYLE.
Build & abilities.
Find your setup. Get to know your kit.
Last reviewed
Build your Sam
Your loadout, at a glance.
2 setups
Build your Sam
Your loadout, at a glance.
Start here
Measured close-range starter
Gadget
Magnetic Field
Star Power
Hearty Recovery
Gear 1
Health
Gear 2
Damage
Another approach
Bush approaches
Gadget
Magnetic Field
Star Power
Hearty Recovery
Gear 1
Speed
Gear 2
Gadget Cooldown
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
Start hereHearty Recovery
Official effect
Retrieving Knuckle Busters restores part of Sam's missing health.
BrawlSide’s take
Plan a recoverable glove path to keep healing during short engagements.
Star Power
REMOTE RECHARGE
Effect awaiting review
A passive ability you equip at Power 9. This Star Power’s individual effect still needs a source review.
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 hereMagnetic Field
Official effect
Grounded Knuckle Busters pull nearby enemies toward them.
BrawlSide’s take
Throw the gloves beside cover, then pull a nearby opponent out.
Gadget
PULSE REPELLENT
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.
BrawlSide’s take
Move through bushes to reach a useful angle before revealing your approach.
Gear
Start hereHealth
Official effect
Makes health recovery more effective while you are stationary.
BrawlSide’s take
Stop attacking behind cover to recover before making another approach.
Gear
Start hereDamage
Official effect
Raises your damage while your health is below half.
BrawlSide’s take
Adds pressure when a close fight leaves you below half health; avoid forcing an unsafe duel.
Gear
Vision
Official effect
Briefly exposes hidden opponents you damage, but does not counter invisibility granted by abilities.
Gear
Shield
Official effect
Adds a consumable shield that replenishes while your health is full.
Gear
Gadget Cooldown
Official effect
Reduces the wait before your gadget can be used again.
BrawlSide’s take
Shortens the wait for the utility you use to engage, reposition or recover.
Official effects. BrawlSide choices.
Base builds at Power 10. Buffies and NanoPowers need separate review.
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Where Sam shines
- Knuckle Busters shape his attack rhythm
- Close pressure can drive opponents from tight spaces
Know your limits
- Poor throw placement makes recovery dangerous
- Open lanes make closing distance difficult
One habit to practice
Throw toward a useful nearby position so retrieving the Knuckle Busters supports your movement rather than exposing you.
Modes to explore
Should you upgrade?
A close-range specialist for players who enjoy resource recovery and repeated movement decisions.
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.