Tara, the enigmatic Mythic fortune-teller from the Chromer class, is Brawl Stars’ ultimate control maestro. With her piercing triple-tarot card blasts, gravity-warping Super that clusters enemies for team wipes, and shadowy minion summons, Tara dictates fights from mid-long range. Post-October 28 nerf (Super charge 10→12 hits required), she maintains a steady 50.2% win rate and 1.2% use rate across 2M+ picks in the December 6, 2025 meta—solid B-Tier for Ranked climbers and Gem Grab dominators.
Whether you’re pulling tanks into kill zones or revealing bush campers, this ultra-detailed 2025 guide delivers PL11 stats, god-tier builds, map breakdowns, counters, and pro combos.
Tara Stats (Power Level 11)
Moderate health, long-range poke, slow reload—positioning is key!
| Stat | Value (PL11) |
|---|---|
| Health | 6,400 |
| Attack Damage | 960 x 3 (2,880 close-range) |
| Super Damage | 1,600 |
| Range | 8.33 tiles (long) |
| Super Range | 8 tiles (pull radius; 9.6 HC) |
| Reload Time | 2s (slow) |
| Movement Speed | Normal (720) |
Abilities Breakdown
Main Attack: Triple Tarot
Hurls three piercing cards in a spread—max DPS up close (all 3 hit), reliable poke at range (2+ hits). Perfect for chipping tanks or finishing pulls.
Super: Gravity
Deploys an 8-tile black hole: Pulls enemies ≤3 tiles inward (0.7s), then 1.5-tile explosion + knockback + wall break. Ultimate setup tool for AoE nukes.
Hypercharge: Supermassive
Super diameter +20% (9.6 tiles), full-radius damage/wall destroy, +20% speed / +5% dmg/shield. Turns singles into mass pulls.
Gadgets
- Support From Beyond (91% pick): Summon 3 shadows (17% Tara HP, 69% card dmg/0.6s, 6s duration)—DPS swarm!
- Psychic Enhancer (9%): Reveal all screen enemies (incl. bushes/invis) for 4s—team vision clutch.
Star Powers
- Black Portal (51% pick): Super spawns aggro shadow minion (3,400 HP, 800 dmg/0.6s, fast speed).
- Healing Shade (49%): Super spawns healer shadow (3,000 HP, 400 HP/s to nearest ally ≤5 tiles).
Best Builds for 2025 (Ranked Meta)
Support From Beyond + Black Portal reigns (91%/51% picks)—swarm + aggression for +3-5% WR boost.
| Build Type | Gadget | Star Power | Gears (Top Picks) | Win Rate Boost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Swarm | Support From Beyond | Black Portal | Pet Power (27%) / Damage (22%) / Shield (19%) | +4% |
| Vision Sustain | Psychic Enhancer | Healing Shade | Speed (12%) / Gadget CD (11%) / Vision (4%) | +2-3% |
| Gem Grab | Support From Beyond | Black Portal | Damage / Shield / Pet Power | Top Mode |
Pet Power Gear boosts shadows; Damage for poke.
Best Game Modes & Maps (December 2025)
Super clustering excels in objective control.
| Mode | Win Rate | Use Rate | Top Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawl Ball | 62.9% | 2% | Feast or Famine |
| Gem Grab | 59.1% | 4% | Double Swoosh (60.8%), Gem Fort |
| Duo Showdown | 56.2% | 1% | Undermine |
| Hot Zone | 53.6% | 1% | In the Liminal |
| Heist | ~48% | Low | Avoid open safes |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros:
- Godly control: Pull + team DPS = wipes.
- Versatile utility: Reveal, shadows (DPS/heal).
- Long poke + pierce shreds lines.
- HC turns Supers into nukes.
Cons:
- Slow reload = ammo starve if whiffed.
- Squishy mid-health; punished by divers.
- Post-nerf Super harder to chain.
- Weak vs. spread-out kiting comps.
Counters & Synergies
| Counters (Hard) | Why? | Easy Matchups |
|---|---|---|
| Divers (Edgar, Mortis) | Jump pulls/dive Tara | Tanks (Frank, Darryl) |
| Long-range (Piper, Kit) | Outpoke slow reload | Clumped teams |
| Healers (Poco, Gus) | Sustain through shadows | Objective holders |
Team Synergies: AoE nukers (Dynamike, Belle), tanks (El Primo peel).
Synergies & Alternative Brawlers
Tara’s pull Supers create perfect setups—pair her with divers and AoE shredders for devastation. Top teammates from 2025 meta data include close-range finishers and sustain.
Best Synergies:
- Mortis & Edgar (S-Tier dives): Dash/jump into pulled clusters for multi-kills—ideal for Gem Grab/Heist.
- Shelly & Dynamike: Shotgun/AoE bombs obliterate grouped foes post-pull.
- Kit & Poco: Attach heals or shadows sustain the team during aggressive plays.
- Cordelius: Realm isolated enemies for 1v1 shreds after your Gravity.
Similar/Alternative Brawlers (Control/Poke Specialists):
- Gene: Pull + silence for setups (easier engages).
- Belle & Mr. P: Mid-range mark/minions like Tara’s shadows.
- Barley/Tick: Thrower zoning counters Tara-style but flips the script.
Check our cluster guides: Mortis, Shelly, Cordelius, Edgar, Kit for cross-mastery!
Advanced Tips & Tricks (Pro Plays)
- Pull Combo: Super low-HP → shadows shred; Black Portal dives.
- Vision Bait: Enhancer → team focus fire bushes.
- Wall Break: HC Super clears chokes for Ball/Zone.
- Gem Fort Mastery: Pull carriers off mine, 3-card poke.
- Shadow Micro: Position Support minions pre-pull for max DPS.
- Reload Dodge: Strafe during 2s reload—jukes projectiles.
- HC Chain: Pet Power shadows tank while you spam.
Masters: Gadget CD + Speed = endless vision/swarm.
Patch History (2025 Highlights)
- Oct 28: Super charge nerf (10→12 hits); HC standardized (+20% speed/+5% dmg).
- Sep 3: Support Gadget CD 15→17s.
- Jun 24: Minor Arena tweaks. Dec: Neutral—consistent meta.
Skins Spotlight
- Stara (remodeled Iris, 29 Gems)
- Street Ninja / Urban Ninja
- True Silver/Gold
- Misfortune / Tempest / Ragequit
- Shukuteki Shop: Themed mystic drops!
Final Verdict: Is Tara B-Tier in 2025?
Strong B-Tier controller (50.2% WR)—nerfs hurt chain potential, but shadows + pulls remain elite for objectives. Unlock mastery; pull victory from the void!
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