In Brawl Stars’ Angels vs. Demons season, players are assigned either as an Angel or Demon each game day, unlocking unique abilities from the Codex of Doom. This guide explores each ability’s uses and strategies to help you master them.
Understanding the Codex of Doom
The Codex of Doom, located on the left menu, unlocks Angelic and Demonic abilities. Each day, you’re randomly assigned to a side, affecting lobby visuals, gameplay abilities, and team strategies. On weekends, you can choose your side.
Angelic vs. Demonic Abilities
The Codex includes six Angelic and six Demonic abilities. Angels focus on healing and protection, while Demons excel at offense and disruption.
Angelic Abilities
- Radiant Touch: Creates a healing aura when you damage opponents.
- Ascension: Boosts movement speed.
- Blessed Barrier: Creates a shield when you deal damage.
- Rebirth: Prevents death, providing invulnerability and health briefly.
- Smite: Slows and damages enemies with light beams.
- Seraphim: Summons bots for each defeated teammate.
Demonic Abilities
- Siphon: Heals you and Demon allies when dealing damage.
- Conjuring Chaos: Summons minions when you defeat an opponent.
- Fury: Increases movement speed.
- Revengeance: Damages nearby enemies on death.
- Demonfire: Boosts speed and leaves a fire trail.
- Gluttony: Spawns a Power Cube on kill, boosting health and attacks.
Unlocking Abilities
To gain new abilities, obtain Starr Drops, available in various ways:
- Shop Drops: Two free daily drops (one for each side).
- Win Streaks: Earn free drops for consecutive wins.
- Contest Mode: Compete on a special leaderboard to earn drops.
Pro Tip: The Starr Drops also offer exclusive skins from the Angels vs. Demons collection.
Tips and Tricks for Using Abilities
Best Game Modes for Abilities
- Movement Abilities (Demonfire, Fury, Ascension): Use in Showdown, Brawl Ball, or Knockout to chase opponents.
- Healing and Protection (Radiant Touch, Siphon, Blessed Barrier): Effective in all game modes.
- Damage on Death (Revengeance): Useful in Showdown but avoid in Knockout.
- Summoning Allies (Seraphim, Conjuring Chaos): Effective in team-based modes to outnumber opponents.
Choosing Abilities by Brawler Type
- Ranged Brawlers: Use movement speed abilities to keep distance (Ascension, Demonfire).
- Close-Range Brawlers: Select healing or protection abilities like Radiant Touch or Siphon to survive intense fights.
Coordinating with Friends
Teaming up is advantageous in this season. Choose complementary roles and abilities:
- Angelic Team Strategy: Radiant Touch + Ascension boosts team healing and movement.
- Demonic Team Strategy: Siphon + Conjuring Chaos enhances offense and healing.