Hypercharge
The Frightener
Official effect
Makes attacks during Shade’s Super deal their maximum damage across the whole attack.
Epic · Assassin
SHADE.
Line up the center. Time the approach.
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YOUR LOADOUT. YOUR PLAYSTYLE.
Build & abilities.
Find your setup. Get to know your kit.
Last reviewed
Build your Shade
Your loadout, at a glance.
2 setups
Build your Shade
Your loadout, at a glance.
Start here
Commit with an exit
Gadget
Jump Scare
Star Power
Hardened Hoodie
Gear 1
Shield
Gear 2
Gadget Cooldown
Another approach
Move between covered angles
Gadget
Jump Scare
Star Power
Hardened Hoodie
Gear 1
Speed
Gear 2
Health
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
Buffie1 option
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
BuffieA temporary power spike at Power 11: a stronger Super, with extra speed, damage, and shielding.
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
Buffie2 options
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
BuffiePassive abilities unlocked at Power 9. Choose one to shape how you play.
Star Power
SPOOKY SPEEDSTER
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 hereHardened Hoodie
Official effect
Reduces incoming damage during Incorporeal Form.
BrawlSide’s take
Use Incorporeal Form to manage a dangerous crossing rather than treating damage reduction as permission to chase indefinitely.
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
Buffie2 options
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
BuffieAn active ability unlocked at Power 7. Use it in battle, then wait for its cooldown.
Gadget
LONGARMS
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 hereJump Scare
Official effect
Jumps a short distance, frightening nearby enemies on landing.
BrawlSide’s take
Use the short jump deliberately; the landing control needs an opponent nearby to matter.
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
Use connected bushes to switch approaches while preserving your jump.
Gear
Health
Official effect
Makes health recovery more effective while you are stationary.
BrawlSide’s take
Pause safely behind cover to recover before committing to the next angle.
Gear
Damage
Official effect
Raises your damage while your health is below half.
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
Start a planned approach with an extra buffer after recovering fully.
Gear
Start hereGadget Cooldown
Official effect
Reduces the wait before your gadget can be used again.
BrawlSide’s take
A shorter wait returns the jump option sooner after an engagement.
Official effects. BrawlSide choices.
Base builds at Power 10. Buffie effects shown separately; build advice does not include them.
Official catalog imported . Catalog source ↗
Where Shade shines
- Center hits reward precise close positioning
- An incorporeal state changes engagement opportunities
Know your limits
- Needs a safe way to reach opponents
- Rushed swings can lose center-hit value
One habit to practice
Practice landing the center of your attack, then time your approach around enemy ammunition.
Modes to explore
Should you upgrade?
A close-range option for players who like unusual movement and deliberate attack timing.
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.