As the 100th Brawler and the first true antagonist of Starr Park, Sirius (Mythic/Controller) brings a unique "Vengeance" mechanic to the arena. He doesn’t just fight; he forces the enemy to fight themselves.
Here is the definitive guide to mastering the Darkest Star.
I. Attack Profile: The Hybrid Advantage
Sirius’s kit is designed to eliminate "safe zones" for the enemy.
- Shadow Strike (Linear): High-speed projectile for direct engagements.
- Starr Bomb (Lobbed): Essential for flushing out Brawlers behind cover.
Strategy: Use the lobbed attack to herd enemies into a predictable path, then follow up with Shadow Strike to rapidly stack your shadow energy.
II. The Shadow Army (Super Mechanics)
Sirius doesn't just summon generic clones; he creates Mirrors.
- Passive Charging: A built-in 2-second auto-charge ensures Sirius is never out of the fight.
- Shadow Stacking: Each 4 hits grant 1 Shadow (Max 3 stacks).
- Mimicry: The Shadow takes the form of the last enemy hit.
Tactical Choice: If you need a frontline, tag a Tank (e.g., Frank). If you need area control, tag a Spawner or a high-DPS Sharpshooter.
III. Best Build: The "Infinite Shadow" Loadout
To maximize Sirius’s potential, the following build is considered the gold standard in high-ladder play:
- Star Power: The Darkest Starr (SP2)
- Effect: Each hit counts as 2x Shadow charges.
- Why: This is the heart of his "Broken" status. It cuts your build-up time in half, allowing you to flood the map with clones before the enemy can reload.
- Gadget: Master of Shadows (G2)
- Effect: Recalls Shadows and heals them for 25% HP.
- Why: While the heal was adjusted to 25%, the Recall mechanic is still top-tier for repositioning your army and protecting them from being "fed" on by enemies like Belle or Jessie.
IV. Hypercharge: Unlimited Power
When Unlimited Power is active, Sirius becomes a statistical powerhouse:
- Speed: +20% | Damage: +5% | Shield: +5%
- Hypercharged Shadow: Shadows summoned during this window gain significantly higher HP and Damage.
Pro Tip: Save your 3-stack Super for the Hypercharge window. A "Hyper-cloned" Tank can solo a safe in Heist or wipe a team in Gem Grab.
V. Matchup Analysis
- Best Synergies: Pair Sirius with Max (for speed boosts to his shadows) or Gene (to pull enemies into a pre-deployed shadow nest).
- Hard Counters: * Penny/Jessie/Belle: Their splash/bounce mechanics turn your shadows into liabilities for your teammates.
- Brawlers with Piercing: (e.g., Emz, Tara) can clear your shadow army in seconds.
VI. Final Verdict
Sirius is the ultimate Tempo Controller. He excels in Gem Grab and Hot Zone, where map presence is everything. By utilizing The Darkest Star Star Power, you can maintain a constant 3-to-9 man advantage, suffocating the opposition with sheer numbers.
Sirius is a game-changer. Do you think the 20% slow on his first gadget is enough to keep him balanced, or is he still too oppressive?
