Mortis, the shovel-swinging vampire butler from the Mystic class, is one of Brawl Stars‘ most iconic Mythic Brawlers. Known for his blistering dash attacks, wall-piercing bat Super, and high-skill ceiling, Mortis excels as a hyper-mobile assassin who thrives on ambushes, third-partying fights, and quick escapes. Mortis boasts a solid 52.9% win rate and 4% use rate across 7.2 million picks, placing him in the top 10 Brawlers on sites like Noff.gg.
Whether you’re climbing Ranked, dominating Brawl Ball, or surviving Solo Showdown, this comprehensive 2025 guide covers everything: stats, best builds, game modes, counters, and pro tips. Perfect for beginners mastering his dash or Masters pushing 35k+ trophies.
Mortis Stats (Power Level 11)
Mortis has moderately high health for an assassin, very fast movement (820 speed), but the second-slowest reload (2.4s)—manage your 5 ammo wisely!
| Stat | Value (PL11) |
|---|---|
| Health | 3,800 |
| Attack Damage | 1,600 |
| Super Damage | 1,800 |
| Range | 2.67 tiles (short; 4.67 with charged dash) |
| Super Range | 10 tiles (very long) |
| Reload Time | 2.4s |
| Movement Speed | Very Fast |
Stats scaled to PL11; base PL1: 650 HP / 800 DMG.
Abilities Breakdown
Main Attack: Dash Swing
Dash forward with a shovel swing, dealing damage in a narrow cone.
Key Mechanic: A yellow bar charges over 4.5s (or 2.5s with Coiled Snake) for a longer 2-tile dash—essential for poking or crossing gaps. Dash sideways to juke projectiles!
Super: Life Blood
Unleash piercing bats that deal damage and heal Mortis for 125% of damage dealt (up to full HP on multi-hits). Pierces walls—perfect for safe pokes or finishing low-HP foes.
Hypercharge: Blood Boomerang
Bats boomerang back for double damage/healing, +20% speed, +5% damage/shield. Mortis, one of the best brawlers in Brawl Stars, synergizes with Bat Storm Gear for insane Super speed. (Nerfed in 2025: charge rate 30%, boosts standardized.)
Best Builds for 2025 (Ranked Meta)
Data from top sites shows Survival Shovel + Coiled Snake dominating (70-73% pick rate). Use these for maximum sustain and mobility.
| Build Type | Gadget | Star Power | Gears (Top Picks) | Win Rate Boost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggro Assassin | Survival Shovel (faster reload 4s) | Coiled Snake (faster long dash) | Damage / Bat Storm / Shield | +5-7% |
| Teamfight | Combo Spinner (1600 AoE spin) | Creepy Harvest (20% HP on kill) | Shield / Damage / Gadget CD | +4% |
| Showdown | Survival Shovel | Coiled Snake | Speed / Health / Vision | Top Solo |
Pick rates: Survival 73%, Coiled 70%, Damage Gear 31%.
Best Game Modes & Maps (November 2025)
Mortis shines in close-quarters chaos. Avoid long-range poke fests.
| Mode | Win Rate | Use Rate | Top Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawl Ball | 55%+ | High | Open areas for dribbles |
| Showdown | 53% | Med | Dark Passage, bushes |
| Gem Grab | 52.9% | High | Undermine (gem control) |
| Bounty | High | Med | Dry Season |
| Heist | Low | Avoid | Too tanky targets |
Overall: 52.9% WR.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros:
- Unmatched mobility: Dash-juke anything, escape 1v3s.
- Self-sustain: Super heals + Creepy Harvest = immortal in fights.
- Wall-pierce Super for picks/heals.
- Strong third-party: Dive low-HP enemies.
Cons:
- Slow reload = ammo-starved if missing dashes.
- Melee range: Countered by kiting.
- Weak vs. tanks/heavies (low DPS).
- High skill floor: Poor dashes = free kills.
Counters & Synergies
| Counters (Hard) | Why? | Easy Matchups |
|---|---|---|
| Rico, Piper | Bounce/snipe dashes | Squishies (Crow, Leon) |
| Frank, Ash | Tankier, faster reload | Low-HP long-ranges |
| Dynamike | Stun disrupts dashes | Grouped teams |
Team Synergies: Tanks like Frank/El Primo to peel, or healers (Poco) for sustain.
Advanced Tips & Tricks (Pro Plays)
- Dash Juking: Side-dash to dodge 90% of projectiles—practice vs. Brock/Colt.
- Long Dash Poke: Charge bar safely, dash over walls for surprise hits.
- Super Chain: Gadget > Super > Dash combo for team wipes + full heal.
- Brawl Ball Mastery: Self-pass ball with dash, spin goalies with Combo Spinner.
- Showdown: Bush camp, third-party zone fights—never open boxes first.
- Hypercharge Rotations: Save for dives; boomerang clears bushes.
- Gear Priority: Bat Storm for snappier Supers; Damage for burst.
Mastery 80k+ tip: Use Survival Shovel mid-chase for reload bursts.
Patch History (2025 Highlights)
- Oct/Nov: No changes—stable meta king.
- Mar 2025: Hypercharge charge nerf (40% → 30%).
- Feb 2025: Gadgets to cooldowns (universal).
- Hypercharge Added: Aug 2024 (boomerang bats).
Full history stable; focus on skill.
Skins Spotlight
- Hades Mortis (Brawl Pass S40, Jul 2025): Thematic underworld king.
- Squidward Variants (Sep 2024): Fan-fave SpongeBob collab.
- True Gold/Silver: Shiny classics.
- Shop rotations: Rogue, Night Witch—collect for pins!
Final Verdict: Is Mortis S-Tier in 2025?
Absolutely—S-Tier assassin for skilled players. With 52.9% WR and top-10 rankings, Mortis rewards dash mastery over raw power. Pair with the Brawl Stars Parent’s Guide for safe family play!
Push Masters? Drop your Mortis clips below.
