Overview
Gus is a supernatural support brawler who channels the power of spirits to aid his teammates. This friendly ghost guide specializes in providing shields and protection to his allies while dealing consistent damage to enemies. His otherworldly abilities allow him to manipulate the battlefield in unique ways, making him an excellent support choice for team-based strategies. Gus's helpful nature and protective spirit make him a valuable ally in any composition.
Abilities
Attack: Spirit Orbs
Main AttackGus fires spectral orbs that pierce through enemies and travel a good distance. The orbs deal consistent damage and can hit multiple targets in a line.
Super: Spirit Shield
Super AbilityGus creates a protective spirit shield around the nearest ally that absorbs damage and provides immunity to knockback effects. The shield lasts until destroyed or expires.
Star Powers
Spirit Animal
When Gus's shield is destroyed, it releases a spirit that seeks out the nearest enemy and deals 1,000 damage. Great for posthumous damage.
Kooky Pop
Gus's shield also provides a 20% speed boost to the protected ally and regenerates 100 health per second. Perfect for mobility and sustain.
Gadgets
Spectral Sight
Gus reveals all enemies within 8 tiles for 6 seconds and grants all allies 15% damage reduction against revealed enemies.
Soul Swap
Gus instantly teleports to the nearest ally and grants them a temporary shield that absorbs 1,500 damage for 4 seconds.
Strategy & Tips
Shield Priority
Always shield your most valuable teammate, usually the gem carrier or highest damage dealer. Protect your key players.
Spirit Positioning
Stay close enough to shield allies but far enough to avoid being targeted. Your survival ensures continued support.
Piercing Advantage
Use your piercing attacks to hit multiple enemies lined up. Position to maximize your damage output.
Quick Reactions
Be ready to shield allies who are under heavy fire or about to take a powerful attack. Timing is crucial.
Spirit Synergy
Coordinate with your team to maximize shield effectiveness. Communicate when shields are available.
Cycle Management
Keep track of your Super charge and plan shield usage accordingly. Don't waste shields on full-health allies.
Best Game Modes
Gem Grab
Perfect for protecting your gem carrier and providing sustained support during center control fights.
Siege
Excellent for shielding your robot during pushes and protecting teammates during bolt collection.
Knockout
Great for keeping key teammates alive during elimination-based rounds where every life counts.
Skins
Default Gus
The classic ghost guide with his signature ethereal appearance and friendly supernatural aura.
Phantom Gus
A more mysterious ghostly variant with enhanced spectral effects and darker supernatural styling.
Guardian Gus
An angelic themed skin with holy light effects and enhanced protective aura visuals.
Spooky Gus
A Halloween themed skin with traditional ghost sheet styling and enhanced spooky effects.
Are You Like Gus?
If you're helpful, always looking out for others, and prefer being the guardian angel who protects friends from behind the scenes, you might be just like Gus! Take our personality quiz to discover which Brawl Stars character matches your playstyle.
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