Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla

Overview

Brawlhalla is a platform fighter featuring a weapon system where players pick up different weapons during matches. The game emphasizes signatures (character-specific moves), gravity cancels for combo extension, and extensive aerial combat with dodge mechanics.

Core System Mechanics

- **Weapon System**: 13 different weapon types with unique movesets - **Signatures**: Character-specific heavy attacks - **Gravity Cancel**: Cancel aerial momentum for combo extension - **Dodge**: Omnidirectional movement option with cooldown - **Chase Dodge**: Extended dodge after hitting an opponent - **Weapon Throws**: Projectile option when holding a weapon
Core System Mechanics

Frame Highlights

  • Light attacks: 4-7f startup
  • Signatures: 15-25f startup
  • Dodge: 2f startup, 16f cooldown
  • Gravity cancel: 3f buffer window
  • Weapon pickup: 10f

BNBs & Routes

**True Combos:** - Weapon-specific strings that can't be dodged - Damage varies by weapon and positioning **String Types:** - **Bread & Butter**: Reliable 2-3 hit combos - **Dodge Reads**: Punishing predictable dodges - **Gravity Cancel**: Extended aerial strings - **Gimp Setups**: Early KO sequences off-stage **Damage Ranges:** - White: True combo (undodgeable) - Yellow: 1-2 frame dodge window - Orange: 3+ frame dodge window
Combo Routes

Matchups

Brawlhalla matchups vary based on weapon triangles, legend stats (strength, dexterity, defense, speed), and signature coverage. Weapon control is crucial.

  • Weapon matchups follow soft triangle system
  • Stats affect damage, movement, and health
  • Signature coverage varies by legend

Punish Table

Situation Frame Advantage Optimal Punish
Whiffed Sig -30 to -50 Death combo potential
Missed Dodge 16f cooldown String starter
Recovery Used Until landing Gimp opportunity
Dropped Weapon 10f pickup Pressure opportunity

Patch Notes

v8.0 2024

New legend, weapon balance

v7.9 2024

Ranked improvements, bug fixes

v7.8 2023

Battle pass system update

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