The brand-new May Brawler, Starr Nova is almost officially released. Amid Brawl Stars’ latest anime-themed update trend, this fighter stands out with her iconic Sailor Moon-inspired design. She was first teased in the April Brawl Talk and is now set to join the game soon. While Starr Nova was largely overlooked next to newly revealed Damian and Bolt, her true power should never be ignored. In this complete Starr Nova Build Guide, we break down all her attacks, core mechanics and optimal setups to help you climb trophies effortlessly.
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Brawl Stars Starr Nova Release Date
The exact release date for Starr Nova is May 22, 2026. The Starr Nova event is already live, and you may also notice a new event where you can unlock her for free. As a Mythic character, she will cost around 1,900 Credits. You can use LootBar for your Brawl Stars top up to purchase Credits instantly.
Starr Nova Basic Info
- Rarity: Mythic
- Class: Assassin
Starr Nova will be released as the 103rd Brawler in the game. She is a Mythic rarity brawler from the Assassin class. With a moderate amount of HP, quick movements, fast reloads and high burst, she deals a heavy amount of burst damage at short range. By lore, she is a cosplayer who has managed to unleash the amazing powers of her anime character. She has two forms - human form and ultimate form. In her human form, she shoots two projectiles form her hair and in her ultimate form, she dashes forward and deals a wide area damage using her sword.
Base Stats
Here’s a detailed look at her base stats at Level 1 and Level 11.
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 11 |
| Health | 3,700 | 7,400 |
| Speed | 820 | 820 |
| Damage | 540 | 1,080 |
| Reload | 1.4s | 1.4s |
| Range | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Ammo | 3 | 3 |
| DPS | 386 | 772 |
| Super | 300 | 600 |
Starr Nova Attack: "Nova Hair, Go!"
Starr Nova's attack is called "Nova Hair, Go!", where she uses her hair to fire two large, piercing sparkle projectiles that deal a moderate amount of damage. If both projectiles hit perfectly, she can deal up to 2,160 damage to the enemy. Not only does it work as a strong finishing attack against low-HP enemies, but it also heals her for 30% of the damage dealt.
Starr Nova Super: "Nova Crystal, Transform!"
Starr Nova comes with an interesting Super ability named "Nova Crystal, Transform!". Using this ability, she dashes toward the enemy and transforms into an alternate form. In this form, she equips her Nova Sword and uses it for her attacks. The sword attacks deal wide-area damage in a 130-degree arc and also heal Starr Nova for 30% of the damage dealt.
Best Build For Starr Nova: Gadgets, Star Powers, and Gears
Gadgets
Here are the Gadget options for Starr Nova:
| Gadget Name | Description | Cooldown | Appearance |
| Floaty Time | Deploys an anti-gravity device that lets you and your allies float in the area for up to 10 seconds. | 20 seconds | |
| Shining Starr of Friendship and Justice | Fires an energy ball that damages enemies and heals teammates for 1,600. The energy ball can also be used for teleportation. | 20 seconds |
As a recommendation, Floaty Time is the better option for most game modes because it works extremely well as a utility tool. It not only helps you escape dangerous situations but also allows your team to reposition for stronger offensive plays.
Star Power
Here are the Gadget options for Starr Nova:
| Name | Description | Appearance |
| Power level: Maximum | Every target hit with the Nova Sword increases its damage by 5% (capped at 30%). This effect lasts as long as the Super is active. | |
| Mystical Starr Technique | Basic attacks also heal teammates for 30% of the damage dealt. |
Now the question is: "Which one is the better one?". The answer is simply "Power level: Maximum" because of the massive damage buff that suits perfectly with the assassin type playstyle. The second star power is only effective if you want her to play as a healer. Otherwise, Starr Nova already has in-built healing for herself which is enough.
Gears
In Brawl Stars, there are six Gear options, but the most recommended choices for Starr Nova are Shield Gear and Damage Gear. Shield Gear increases her survivability in close-range fights, while Damage Gear helps you finish enemies more consistently and gives you a stronger advantage during engagements.
How to play Starr Nova?
Using the recommended build, you will play Starr Nova as a high-burst assassin. Her kit may feel as broken as Buzz during his early release days. Here are some important tips to maximize her impact in battle:
- Use the Super to initiate fights and the heal from the Super to charge in against enemies.
- Remember that she is an assassin, and you need to grab opportunities while taking selective fights.
- Her playstyle is best suited for the following game modes: Gem Grab, Showdown, Bounty, Brawl Ball and Brawl Hockey.
- Pair her with teammates like Damian, Naija, or Frank to provide support and tanking. While the crew focuses on engaging, you can sneak up on the enemies to finish them off.
How to Counter Starr Nova
Even though Starr Nova's kit seems broken, she suffers a bit against brawlers like Crow, Otis, Piper and Damian. Crow's toxin is lethal for her, Otis's super makes her suffer, and Piper's range is enough to keep her off. Lastly, Damian's high HP and damage are a threat to Starr Nova's playstyle.
Conclusion
Overall, Starr Nova looks ready to make a huge impact in the meta with her broken abilities and high-burst assassin playstyle. Buy her on her first day of release with the credits purchased from LootBar in order to experience her full potential before everyone else catches on. Use the recommended build on her and master her skill sets to feel the real impact.
