Honestly, if you’ve ever played a match of Knockout against a high-level Mr. P Brawl Stars player, you know the specific kind of rage that only a small, robotic penguin can induce. It’s not the "I just got one-shot by a Piper" kind of rage. It’s a slow, simmering frustration. It’s the feeling of having zero ammo because you’ve spent the last forty seconds shooting at a tiny bird that just won't stop spawning.
Mr. P is one of those brawlers that people constantly underestimate until they’re trapped behind a wall with 400 HP and a suitcase is bouncing over it to finish them off. He’s been in the game since January 2020, but the way he’s played in 2026 has shifted quite a bit, especially with the newer hypercharge mechanics and the sheer amount of aggression in the current meta.
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What Actually Makes Mr. P So Annoying?
It’s the suitcases. Basically, his main attack, "Your Suitcase Sir!", has a weird mechanic where it bounces if it hits a wall or reaches its max range. This turns him into a "pseudo-thrower." You aren't technically a thrower like Tick or Barley, but you can hit people behind cover just as effectively.
If you're running away from him? Bad move. You’ll likely get hit by the initial suitcase and then the bounce, taking double damage.
But the real kicker is the Super: "Porters! Attack!" He drops a home base that spawns little robo-porters. These things have one job: annoy you. They force snipers like Bea or Mandy to waste their precious ammo on a target that isn't even a real player. In a game like Brawl Stars, ammo is everything. If you’re spending it on a 2000-HP robot, you aren't spending it on Mr. P.
The 2026 Meta Reality
Look, I’ll be real—Mr. P isn't always S-tier. He gets bullied by assassins. If an Edgar or a Mortis jumps on him, he’s basically a fancy luggage bag waiting to be opened. However, in the 2026 competitive scene, he’s a premier counter-pick. When the enemy team picks Gene or a single-shot marksman, you lock in Mr. P and watch them struggle.
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The Best Build for Mr. P Brawl Stars Right Now
If you’re still running the "Handle With Care" star power on every map, we need to talk. While that extra range every four seconds is okay for poke damage, it doesn't hold a candle to the utility you get elsewhere.
Star Powers: The Great Debate
- Revolving Door: This is the gold standard. It makes your porters spawn faster and have more health. In the current "Hypercharge era," having more meat shields on the board is almost always better than a slightly longer range on your suitcase.
- Handle With Care: Use this on super open maps where you can’t get close enough to charge your super. Honestly? If the map is that open, you probably shouldn't be playing Mr. P anyway.
Gadgets: Which One to Pick?
- Service Bell: This is the play if you want to be a menace. It buffs your current porter's health and damage. If you’ve got a porter already harassing a Belle or a Piper, pop this. Suddenly, they have to hit it three times instead of one.
- Porter Reinforcements: This spawns a weak porter instantly at the end of your next attack. It's great for scouting bushes or blocking a sudden projectile (like a Gene pull or a Piper shot) in a pinch.
Recommended Gears
You’ve got two slots. Use them wisely.
- Pet Power Gear: Absolute must. It increases your porter damage by 20%. It might not sound like much, but it adds up when the porter is sticking to an enemy like glue.
- Shield or Gadget Charge Gear: Mr. P is squishy. He has around 5100 health at base levels, which is basically paper in today's game. The Shield Gear gives you that tiny bit of breathing room to survive a stray shot.
The Secrets to Mastering the "Penguin Poke"
Most people just auto-aim with Mr. P. Don't do that. You need to lead your shots. Because the suitcase bounces, you can actually aim at a wall near an enemy to make the bounce land on them. It’s a geometry game.
Pro Tip: If an assassin is rushing you, drop your Super base right on top of yourself. It acts as a physical shield. The enemy has to chew through the base's health before they can hit you, and it’ll instantly spawn a porter to start chipping away at them. It’s saved my life more times than I can count in Power League (or "Ranked," whatever we're calling it this week).
Matchups You Should Know
- Who he destroys: Gene, Piper, Bea, Mandy, Tick. Basically, anyone who hates having their ammo wasted.
- Who destroys him: Edgar, Mortis, Buzz, Darryl, Frank. Anyone who can get in his face or pierce through his porters.
Is Mr. P Lore Actually Dark?
People love to speculate about what's under the suit. There’s a literal zipper on the back of his head. Some theorists think it’s Gene in a costume because of the similar "gibberish" sounds they make. Others point to the Starr Park investor video where a guy in a penguin suit gets treated pretty poorly.
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Whatever the truth is, the "CEO of Brawl Stars" (as his title implies) is definitely not just a cute penguin. He’s a disgruntled worker who decided to start throwing luggage at people. We've all been there.
Actionable Next Steps for your next Mr. P session:
- Check the Map: Only pick him on maps with a decent amount of walls (like Goldarm Gulch or Belle's Rock). Avoid wide-open fields where you'll just get out-ranged.
- Focus on Super Charging: Your first priority is getting that first porter base down. Play safe, poke from a distance, and don't worry about kills until the penguins are on the field.
- Manage the Porters: If your porter is about to die, try to have your next Super ready. The "infinite cycle" of porters is what wins games, not your main attack damage.
- Counter-Pick Wisely: If you see a Nani or a Piper on the enemy team in Ranked, that's your cue. Lock in the penguin and enjoy the free win.