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Welcome to Brawlhalla, a free-to-play 2D fighting game where you'll master chaotic arenas and conquer opponents across all platforms. Whether you're playing solo or online with friends, the core of Brawlhalla is about choosing your Legend, learning their unique move sets, and outplaying your rivals in fast-paced combat. It's a game that's easy to pick up but offers deep strategic layers for those who want to climb the ranks.

This guide is your first step to dominating high-ranked play. We'll cover everything from the absolute fundamentals for choosing your first Legend to advanced techniques and strategic insights. Get ready to learn how to effectively navigate the arenas, understand the nuances of combat, and ultimately, climb the ranks in this free-to-play fighting game.

Advanced Movement & Recovery

Alright, let's talk about getting around in Brawlhalla like a pro. You know, the basics like running and jumping are fine and all, but to really step up your game, you'll need to get a handle on some of the more advanced movement and recovery options. It's what separates the good players from the truly great ones, and honestly, it can be the difference between winning and losing a match. ### Running, Jumping, and Recovery Moves Running is pretty straightforward – left and right, on the ground or in the air. Jumping is your next step, and you get two air jumps before you gotta touch the ground or a wall again. Ground jumps and wall jumps don't count towards that limit, so keep that in mind. Now, Recovery moves are where things get interesting. These are special weapon-based attacks you can use in the air to get extra height. Think of them as a damaging jump. But here's the catch: if you use a Recovery more than once before landing, every subsequent one after the first becomes an 'Exhausted Recovery.' These don't give you as much height, they count as an aerial jump, and they hit harder. You can do a total of three aerial jumps or recoveries before needing to land. So, you've got a few combos: 2 aerial jumps and 1 recovery, 1 aerial jump and 2 recoveries, or even 0 aerial jumps and 3 recoveries. If you get hit while you're out of jumps, you actually get an extra aerial jump, which you can also use as an exhausted recovery. Just a heads-up, each jump has a tiny 2-frame startup delay, unless you've just been hit. Also, landing puts you in a brief 4-frame recovery state where you can't do anything. This means you might be vulnerable right when you touch down, so be smart about where you land, or maybe use a dodge right before you hit the ground. Choosing between a regular jump and a Recovery move is all about the situation. Recoveries offer attack protection, but some might limit your horizontal movement. Weigh your options! ### Dodging Dodging is your get-out-of-jail-free card. It makes you invulnerable for a short bit, letting you completely avoid attacks, thrown weapons, and items. You'll know it worked when your Legend flashes white and a little circle flares out. #### Dodge Usage Why dodge? Well, besides avoiding hits, you can use it to reposition yourself – gain height, cover distance, or even just move more efficiently than those big, floaty jump arcs. Dodging can also be used to bait your opponent. Make them think you're going for one move, then dodge away and punish them when they're left open. It's also key for cancelling momentum when you're sent flying. Just be careful, sometimes using a dodge to recover might mean you can't use it to reposition back to the stage. #### Dodge Mechanics You can dodge in any of the eight directions, or in place (that's a 'spot dodge'). Dodging diagonally from the air to the ground will make you slide a bit instead of stopping. You can't dodge if you're stunned. Important note: you can't dodge while on a wall. Dodging into a wall cancels the dodge, but you'll keep the momentum. Also, if you miss an attack, you're locked out of dodging for 7 frames. ##### Dodge Cooldowns This is how long you wait between dodges: * Ground Dodge: 60 frames (1 second). * Air Dodge: 163 frames (2.7 seconds). Landing on the ground within 75 frames (1.25 seconds) after an air dodge resets the cooldown to 75 frames. Landing sooner than that sets the cooldown to 75 frames. This doesn't apply to Gravity Cancels, though. ##### Dodge Length This is how long you're actually invulnerable: * Directional Air Dodge: 12 frames (0.2 seconds) * Aerial Spot Dodge: 20 frames (0.3 seconds) * Grounded Spot Dodge: 16 frames (0.27 seconds) * Chase Dodge: 17 frames (0.28 seconds) Every dodge has 2 frames of startup and 0 frames of recovery. But remember, you can only start a dodge when you're not stunned, so you actually need a clear 3-frame window.

Weapon Spawns & Control

This section of the Brawlhalla Wiki is dedicated to understanding and mastering weapon spawns and control within the game. Effective management of weapons is crucial for success in any match.

Walkthrough

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Weapon Spawns: Weapons appear at designated spawn points on the map at the start of a match and respawn after a short delay when picked up. Understanding these spawn locations is key to early game advantage.
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Weapon Control: Once a weapon is spawned, players can pick it up. Controlling these spawn points, or denying them to opponents, can significantly impact the flow of the game.
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Item Management: Players can only hold one weapon at a time. Deciding when to pick up a new weapon, or when to drop your current one to secure a different spawn, is a tactical decision.
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Map Awareness: Different maps have different spawn layouts and timings. Familiarize yourself with the map you are playing on to predict weapon availability.
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Offensive and Defensive Use: Weapons can be used to initiate attacks or to defend yourself. Knowing when to use a weapon offensively to pressure an opponent and when to use it defensively to create space is vital.

Tips

Prioritize picking up weapons early in the match to gain an advantage.
Learn the respawn timers for weapons to predict when they will become available again.
Use weapon drops strategically to bait opponents or to switch to a weapon that better suits the current combat situation.
In team games, coordinate with your teammates to control weapon spawns and ensure everyone has access to weapons.
Practice in training mode to get a feel for weapon spawn locations and timings on various maps.

Getting Started

New to Brawlhalla? This guide breaks down the basics, from controls to character selection, helping you jump into the fight and start dominating the arena like a pro.

Sections in this chapter (4)

Choosing Your First Legend

Tips for new players on how to choose their first Legend in Brawlhalla based on weapon preference, signature playstyle, and stats.

Basic Controls & Movement — Brawlhalla Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement techniques in Brawlhalla. Master your character's abilities and dominate the arena with this comprehensive guide.

Understanding the User Interface (UI) — Brawlhalla Guide

Navigate Brawlhalla's interface with ease. This guide breaks down the UI elements, menus, and HUD to help you understand every aspect of the game's user interface for a better gameplay experience.

Game Modes Explained — Brawlhalla Guide

An overview of all game modes in Brawlhalla, including Ranked, Casual, Custom Games, and Training, with explanations of their objectives.

Choosing Your First Legend

When you first start, you'll have access to a rotating roster of 6-8 free Legends. Take advantage of this! Play a few matches with each free Legend to get a feel for their weapons and signature attacks. Each Legend has two unique weapons and three signature attacks per weapon (Neutral, Side, Down). Consider the following:

Weapon Preference: Do you prefer fast, close-range weapons like Sword or Katars, or slower, heavy-hitting weapons like Axe or Hammer?
Signature Playstyle: Some Legends have signatures that are great for edge-guarding, others for combo extensions, and some for raw damage.
Stats: Each Legend has unique stats (Strength, Dexterity, Defense, Speed). While less critical early on, they influence how a Legend feels to play. High Strength means more damage and knockback, high Dexterity means faster attack animations, high Defense means more resilience, and high Speed means faster movement.

Don't worry about making the 'perfect' choice initially. The goal is to find a Legend whose weapons and general playstyle resonate with you. Once you find one you enjoy, you can unlock them permanently using Gold, which is earned by playing matches.