Quick Answer
Nori and Wendy are the two new brawlers added in Brawl Stars v68.279 for Season 53 Windstock. Nori is a Mythic brawler with mid-range attack mechanics built around reload management and a wide-area super. Wendy is the Season 53 Brawl Pass brawler with the Windstock engineer theme. Both are available at Power 11 with all gadgets and star powers in Nulls Brawl from the first login.
Nori
Nori is a Mythic brawler and the first Starr Park Native character, making her one of the more distinct additions to the roster. Her attack fires at mid range and rewards players who manage reload timing actively rather than spraying. This makes her more consistent in tight corridors and choke points than in wide open maps where the reload window leaves her exposed.
How Nori's Super Works
Nori's super covers a wide area and punishes clusters of enemies. The super charges off her main attack hits, so an aggressive player with good positioning charges it often. The wide-area effect makes her strong in modes where enemies group up naturally: Gem Grab around the gem spawn, Hot Zone on a contested point, and Bounty when enemies push together. In Showdown it's situational, powerful in late game when the zone forces everyone together, but too slow to charge reliably early.
Best Modes for Nori
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Grab | Strong | Wide super punishes gem carrier clusters; mid-range attack works in lanes |
| Hot Zone | Strong | Point control rewards area denial, Nori's super fits perfectly |
| Bounty | Good | Mid-range keeps her safe from most snipers; super clears grouped enemies |
| Knockout | Good | One-shot potential with a charged super on a grouped team |
| Brawl Ball | Average | Reload mechanic slows her vs. faster brawlers near the goal |
| Heist | Weak | No direct safe mechanic; safe is difficult to reach without support |
| Showdown | Situational | Strong late game, weak early when enemies are spread out |
Nori Counters and Weaknesses
Nori's reload-focused attack means she is most exposed immediately after firing her full clip. Brawlers that can close distance fast, Fang, Mortis, Edgar, punish the reload window before she can respond. Long-range brawlers like Piper and Belle can outrange her safely if the map has open sightlines. Sandy's sandstorm super removes her visibility advantage in corridors. Playing Nori means respecting these gaps and using walls to reload safely.
Nori Team Compositions
- Pair with a tank (Frank, Rosa) to cover her reload windows in close-range fights
- Max's speed boost super helps Nori reposition after firing, reducing punish risk
- Sandy's sandstorm hides Nori's reload and lets her approach safely
- Avoid pairing with other mid-range brawlers, your team needs range diversity
Wendy
Wendy is the Season 53 Brawl Pass brawler. In the official game she requires purchasing the pass, which puts her behind the majority of the player base until the season ends. In Nulls Brawl she's available from the first session with no unlock requirement, which is the main reason new players use the private server to test seasonal brawlers before deciding whether to invest in the official game.
Wendy fits a damage-focused playstyle with the Windstock engineer aesthetic. Her attack pattern suits mid-range engagement and her super creates disruption that changes how opponents can move through a zone. She rewards players who already understand map control, if you're comfortable reading sightlines and positioning, Wendy's toolkit translates that into consistent pressure.
Best Modes for Wendy
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Grab | Strong | Mid-lane pressure and super disruption keep enemies off the gem spawn |
| Knockout | Strong | Damage output and super tempo match the mode's pace well |
| Hot Zone | Good | Zone denial through super placement |
| Bounty | Good | Mid-range attack stays outside most counter-ranges; super disrupts pushes |
| Brawl Ball | Average | Better options exist for goal lanes; she's playable but not optimal |
| Heist | Average | Useful for defense but limited contribution on offense |
| Showdown | Good | Survivability and damage output hold up well in late-circle fights |
Wendy Counters and Weaknesses
Wendy plays best at mid range. Throwers like Barley and Dynamike arc over walls and remove her cover advantage. Tanks with high HP can absorb her damage and close distance, if she can't eliminate a Frank or Rosa before they reach her, she struggles to escape. On maps with no walls, long-range brawlers pick her off before her super is ready. Play her on maps with decent wall coverage to stay in her effective range.
Wendy Team Compositions
- Support from Gene, Byron, or Poco allows Wendy to play aggressively and recover health
- Combine with a long-range brawler so your team has both mid-range pressure and sniping capability
- Crow's poison slows aggressive tanks that would otherwise rush Wendy down
- Avoid full close-range compositions, Wendy needs space to deal damage effectively
Nori vs. Wendy: Which One to Play First
Both brawlers are available at Power 11 in Nulls Brawl, so there's no unlock order to worry about. In terms of which is easier to pick up: Wendy's playstyle follows conventional mid-range patterns that most experienced players already understand. Nori's reload mechanic is the thing that separates good Nori players from average ones, if you haven't played a brawler that rewards reload management specifically, expect a short adjustment period before her damage output feels consistent. The full Season 53 context is covered in the v68.279 changelog.
Nulls Brawl is where most players try out seasonal brawlers before Season 53 ends in the official game. Both Nori and Wendy are at full power with all gadgets and star powers active from your first session. You don't need the Brawl Pass or any trophy progression to play either of them. [Download the APK](/download-nulls-brawl) to get started.
Testing Nori and Wendy in Nulls Brawl
In the official game, Wendy is locked behind the Season 53 Brawl Pass. Nori requires either trophy progression or a direct purchase depending on when you started playing. Most players won't have both at max level with all gadgets and star powers active until weeks into the season, if at all.
In Nulls Brawl v68.279, both brawlers are available in the brawler selection screen from the moment you log in. Every gadget, every star power, and Power 11 stats are active by default. The practical value of this is that you can run back-to-back matches testing different builds and mode combinations in a single session, something that takes weeks of progression in the official game. Installing Nulls Brawl takes under 5 minutes on Android.
- Nori at Power 11 with both gadgets unlocked
- Wendy at Power 11 with both gadgets unlocked
- All star powers active for both brawlers
- No Brawl Pass purchase required for Wendy
- Available immediately after logging in for the first time
- Standard Nulls Connect account, no Supercell ID required
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Nori and Wendy available in Nulls Brawl right now?
Yes. Both brawlers were added in v68.279, the current Nulls Brawl build. They are available at Power 11 with all gadgets and star powers from the first login. No progression or purchase is required.
Is Nori the first Starr Park Native brawler?
Yes. Nori was introduced in Season 53 as the first Starr Park Native brawler, which distinguishes her origin story from the game's existing roster. This is cosmetic lore, not a gameplay distinction.
Do I need the Season 53 Brawl Pass to use Wendy in Nulls Brawl?
No. Wendy is the Season 53 Brawl Pass brawler in the official game, but in Nulls Brawl all seasonal brawlers are available without any pass purchase. Wendy is in the standard brawler selection from day one.
What is the best mode for Nori?
Gem Grab and Hot Zone are Nori's strongest modes. Her wide-area super punishes the clustered enemy positions those modes naturally create, and her mid-range attack works well in the lane-based maps those modes typically use.
What counters Wendy?
Throwers like Barley and Dynamike are Wendy's hardest counters since they arc over walls and remove her cover advantage. Tanks with enough HP to absorb her damage and close distance also give her trouble on open maps.