Overview
Barley is a robotic bartender who serves up explosive cocktails to his enemies! This mechanical mixologist specializes in area denial and crowd control, throwing bottles that create damaging puddles on the ground. His ability to attack over walls and maintain sustained area damage makes him excellent for controlling key positions on the battlefield. Despite his fragile nature, Barley's strategic value and area control capabilities make him a valuable team asset.
Abilities
Attack: Undiluted
Main AttackBarley lobs a bottle that breaks on impact, leaving a puddle that damages enemies over time. The bottle can be thrown over walls and obstacles, making it perfect for area denial.
Super: Last Call
Super AbilityBarley hurls a flurry of five bottles in a wide arc, creating multiple puddles that deal damage over time. Perfect for area control and team fights.
Star Powers
Medical Use
Barley regains 300 health per second while in his own puddles. This allows him to stay in fights longer and use his own attacks defensively.
Extra Noxious
Barley's attack and Super deal 140 extra damage over time. This significantly increases his damage output against enemies caught in puddles.
Gadgets
Sticky Syrup Mixer
Barley's next attack slows down enemies by 50% for 5 seconds. Perfect for controlling enemy movement and setting up kills.
Herbal Tonic
Barley instantly heals himself and nearby allies for 1,200 health. Great for supporting the team during crucial moments.
Strategy & Tips
Control Choke Points
Use your bottles to block narrow passages and force enemies to take alternate routes. Area denial is your specialty.
Utilize Wall Advantage
Throw bottles over walls to hit enemies who think they're safe. Your indirect fire is a major tactical advantage.
Lead Your Targets
Predict enemy movement since bottles have travel time. Aim where enemies will be, not where they are.
Use Medical Use Wisely
With Medical Use, position yourself in your own puddles during fights to heal continuously while dealing damage.
Stay at Maximum Range
Barley is fragile, so maintain distance from enemies. Use your range advantage to stay safe while dealing damage.
Super for Area Control
Use your Super to control large areas during team fights or to deny enemy access to important objectives.
Best Game Modes
Heist
Excellent for defending the safe with continuous area damage. Can control choke points and deny enemy access.
Hot Zone
Perfect for controlling zones with puddle damage. Can maintain area control while staying safely behind cover.
Siege
Great for defending and attacking with area damage. Can control bolt spawns and support the team robot.
Skins
Default Barley
The classic robotic bartender with his signature bow tie and mechanical bartending equipment.
Golden Barley
A luxurious golden skin that makes Barley look like a premium bartending robot from a high-end establishment.
Wizard Barley
A magical skin featuring wizard robes and hat, throwing magical potions instead of bottles.
Maple Barley
A Canadian-themed skin with maple leaf decorations and a lumberjack-inspired design aesthetic.
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