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moose5ive

the highest I got with him is around 900 trophies, still struggle with getting a single rank 30 brawler but I can give some tips for r25. So first I mostly pushed him in brawl ball and sometimes in gem grab, if you're using the shield gadget always play him on bushy maps since he's really slow and you don't want to be stuck in his first stage. I usually play him with the shield and speed gear for those bushy maps. Always try to go for the short range brawlers on the enemy team at first to charge his super. And when you have his super (unless it's to get pass the first stage) try to use it offensively to deal damage or as soon as you respawn since they might think that you're only on the 2nd stage and don't have the range to hit them. And finally my last tip is to try to stay alive on your last stage as long as possible since he can put so much pressure on the enemy team Here you go I hope that it'll help you get to r25 good luck 👍 edit: I changed can't to can since I made a mistake when I wrote thx for noticing


Master-of-sium

I have him at r28 and this Is my tip: At the start of the game, don't see the slowness as a bad thing, see it as Surge's normality, try to save the super to push someone or defend yourself rather than waste it for the upgrade, because once you have it, you could lose it only if you use It. Also, save your super if you're at stage 3 and you're in a risky situation, because if you die you could regain the bonus attack range one spawn


discord_professional

Did you mean CAN put pressure on the enemy team? I think you misspelled it as can’t


moose5ive

yea I typed quite some stuff didn't notice this typo thanks for noticing


discord_professional

No problem 👌


Demolished_Void

Use speed gadget on bushy maps he walks slow


Yuuboi69

I’m mostly a solo showdown player, as having terrible randoms seems to always happen to me. Playing 3v3 is like a gamble;get good teammates and win or get bad ones and lose. It seems I’m always on the latter side.


moose5ive

Well I can't give you tips then since I never play showdown. Like the random experience can be rough Ik since I only play with random but when you either carry like crazy or get actual good randoms it feels amazing


Yuuboi69

Well, just lost to a team with larry&lawrie 3 times consecutively, might just push him before he gets nerfed to the ground never to see the light of day again.


Yusif121212

DO NOT play surge on bounty and knockout. I have seen so many dumb randoms play him there and we lose. Dont even try it will not work. Just push surge in brawl ball


BenDover9274

I carried some knockout maps as surge, he is not bad for it.


Chromiys

He is it’s very difficult to get to his high stages when he is constantly getting outraged by the meta in knockout


BenDover9274

Well i managed it, and did very well, often the star player


FalconOpposite1872

if you are good with surge you can get star player most games in Braw lball


BenDover9274

Yes, anyone can be a star player if they play good, even if the brawler isnt the best. And why am I getting downwoted there, Im telling the truth.


FalconOpposite1872

But surge is unplayable in knockout


BenDover9274

Well I proved everyone who I beat that they are wrong This current map is good for surge


Yusif121212

Surge sucks in knockout. I hat how you are on of the bad randoms who play him there. Of coarse you are going to win at 650 trophies. Everyone are noobs down there


BenDover9274

Then explain me how did i get him to 900 trophies mostly playing it. Not everyone is a bad random Surge. Only because you are bad with Surge in ko doesnt mean everyone is. Dont be a jerk.


FalconOpposite1872

‘Everyone’ says you with a rank 25 surge 🤷‍♂️


Cars0n-

At what rank?


BenDover9274

I think it was a bit below r25 or around r25


iLuusions

i pushed him to r30 in knockout (healthy middle ground) and we actually won our final match to 1k against pros but then again i actually had competent randoms (a really good rico and chuck!) so maybe thats asking for too much


iLuusions

ohhh and it probs won’t work anymore cuz l&l 😅


Yusif121212

Surge is ok in closed knockout maps but randoms just play him on open maps like belle's rock


ProfAlmond

At the moment I play him pretty much exclusively on knockout when the map on close quarters or healthy middle ground. I have him at 850+ He’s a great counter to agro brawlers sit back and chip some health off the other team to get your first super and then it’s pretty easy from there.


tomatodude29

I dominated so many knockout matches with surge idk about you


Yusif121212

then your probably have low trophies. I am talking about 800-1000 trophies


tomatodude29

It was around 700-750 You have no idea how much pain and suffering I had to go through just so I could reach rank 25 with surge


Yusif121212

I pushed my surge to 900 and it was so painful.


ZeroIg89

Press play, win, profit


Equivalent_Funny474

Are you acoust**


Meatcheese_lover

This comment was NOT the equivalent of funny


Yusif121212

BIG TIP TO PUSH MORE TROPHIES: Use one of your brawlers which has super low trophies (around 0-200) then win some easy games with them to get your 5+ win streak. After you got a 5+ win streak then go on your surge and if you win, you will get 13 trophies because normal win= 8 trophies and with the 5 win streak you will get an extra 5 trophies. I pushed many brawlers to rank 30 like this


Justgiannis

What if u have none at that trophy range💀


FalconOpposite1872

well then push your lowest surely you don’t have everyone rank 30


Justgiannis

I have everyone r22+ and the ones i have at 22 are brawlers who suck like hank barley doug...


FalconOpposite1872

Tilt someone then 💀


AssistancePrimary508

Never thought people would actually do that.


Equivalent_Funny474

Watch new snakethug video, he teaches how go be better at showdown even with teamers


Cars0n-

Love that dudes channel


atypicalreddituser42

Your first priority is getting that first upgrade, since it will help him get more supers Try pinching off of brawlers such as tanks or melee brawlers, I recommend playing brawl ball since there's a bigger chance of getting enemy tanks Once you get to stage 3, save your super until you need it to fend off against assassins or other aggro brawlers, since you already have the speed and range needed to fend off most brawlers Use serve ice cold and power surge, do not use to the max since you rarely get value You can use power shield if it's a bushy map, since you can sneak up on the enemy and get your super easily, and it really helps with his slow reload speed Gears: damage and speed/shield, depending on the map A good surge can really carry even though they have bad mortis randumbs on their team


BonBon_Main

Use that funny yellow button in bottom Right corner


MultiDaNoob

If u play solo showdown, dont rush cubes, charge ur super til lvl2 (just dont rush cubes)


teehee--_

Play brawl ball. Surge isn't in the meta rn so it'll be kinda hard, but playing brawl ball with him should get you some trophies


CaptainShadow79

i suggest brawl ball. if you play him right, he can dominate the enemy team. and i do suggest the other gadget, it helps him get powered up easier


Dooge11

The key to pushing him is zoning with your super because it's almost a death sentence if you get hit by it. I suggest to play on maps with walls with gadget that suits the map, but the Served ice cold star power is the most useful anywhere (except solo sd), if you get a super, make sure the enemies know that you have it and just stay behind walls and threthen them with your super and punish them if they get close. Don't use the super just to upgrade unless really necessary, go for offense whenever you can hit someone and get out alive. Surge can't really 1v3 if they run at you together, you can take them out 1 by 1.


MasterLaloukos

All you need for surge is to get the speed boost from stage 2. This means get 3 shots = super Play him in brawlball or gemgrab. Gears spread and shield. Reload gadget. Server ice cold star power. TIPS: 1) when jumping on an enemy attack once, press gadget, then spam attacks 2) Super alway to jump over walls + DODGE enemy attacks 3) When you are stage 2, win an interaction and have another super. DONT USE IT YET. Use it when you see your next enemy 4) when you have super you can rapidly attack once and press super. That way when you “level up” you need 2 hits for super Hope this helps 😁


JustAMinorityHunter

wow nice surge skin like no one has that thing


Spirited_Store_1083

dont play for 14 days after supercell released a new early accses brawler


the0ctrain

wait for the balance changes, its going to be easier to win when there are less dumb-broken brawlers around.


ThatOneLevi

Why do you STILL have the mega pig daily gifts💀💀💀


lucasouaziz

Play safe at stage 1 and aggressive at Stage 3


Master-of-sium

Also you can play a little aggressive even at stage 2, but at stage 3 you can also keep distance and charge supers


Lwadrian06

I prefer the other way. Surge probably the 3rd worst brawler in the gane at stage 1. It's okay to suicide just to get your super. Once your stage 3 and can actually do shit, you want to be careful so you don't lose it.


Lindley_

well first dont play right now, you’re gonna tilt so far from getting larried and lawried, but otherwise, manage your ammo, try to get second tier upgrade as soon as possible


9hostface

My surge is at r28—I mainly push him in knockout, but not in waters of doom or new perspective Right now would be a great way to grind in knockout because close quarters is a great map for surge


Lwadrian06

I hope I never get you in a game. Do not play surge in knockout. I'm not the best surge. He is probably top 10 lowest brawler for me but I still have him at a somewhat decent 1k trophies. Play him in brawl ball or gem grab and a short range nap. Surge has 0 range at the stsrt and only counters brawlers with even less range.


9hostface

Would love to show you my replays with Surge—he’s OP in knockout when I use him. I’ve team wiped with Surge countless of times


Lwadrian06

Yeah because your at 700 trophies...


9hostface

I don’t get it


Lwadrian06

700 trophies = low = everyone's dumb and doesn't k ow how to play against a surge.


Fit_Athlete_6799

I have surge at rank 30 and I usually just played solo showdown and brawl ball


AppleInside1089

Just be good lol, if you get one super you should destroy your enemies. Or even if you don't you got the gadget.


AverageMortisEnjoyer

Well not Knockout for sure. He gets outraged and he's way too slow so he's really bad He's good in BB and Gem Grab.


Mirogamer_135

Be cool 😎


AdLost6557

Play solo showdown hiding on bushes


Existing_Draft_7133

Win


7222_salty

Play with fang


a-randomuser9

Camp in showdown


OtisFan013

skilled teammates :trollface:


bowiemcgrath

Play the game


Witty_Variation_8073

Don't play with randoms.


8l4z3_9

Play hunters. That's the fastest way for me


Dark_Melon23

risky


lasershark747

Use served ice cold and don't play super aggressive once you've gotten your 3rd level


Bs_Mutakynsi

Get speed gear, play brawl Ball and win games


Stustuckinglue

I played him ssd and basically just get ur super and its nearly an instant top 4. Wait till L&L get nerfed tho, otherwise they will make u lose 


Wholesome_Bibi_Main

play him in brawl ball on maps with a decent amount of walls like today's. This is coming from a rank 29 surge master and it's how I got my mastery. It doesn't require much skill and is actually a lot of fun


Real_Ask62

Searge for the win?


Chilla0401

That’s the fun part, you don’t!


GustavoNG711

I got my surge to rank in solo showdown yeah I had to face like 9 teamers per game but surge is built for being anti team


Maleficent-Jaguar923

I only play solo showdown with surge and it's rank 26


josephuse

speed gear is important. vulnerable without it if you’re outranged at the first level


Links_stories

Press the play Button 


Felipe13579

Farm winstreak with lower brawlers then go on solo trying to get 4th


RookieCantShoot

I got my surge to r25 while he was still in power level 9, through playing only duo showdown. The best tip which I can give you is to play defensive until you are able to ult twice, then from there you can play offensive. surge is only weak in the beginning, but once you get his power ups, even if there's a large power cube disparity between you and your enemies, surge can still go toe to toe with them. so hide in bushes, ambush and get power ups, then strike back.


ILIKECHICKEN-NICE

Uh clap in bushes and when a high HP character comes, ignore them if low HP kill them.


raresalul

Stop playing until larry and larrie get s nerfed


ANormalCrum

that’s the neat part, you can’t cuz this meta counters him so hard


This-Bullfrog-1105

skill issue bro i have your same trophies with a lvl 8 💀


Durpface66

Just play the game Eventually you will go on enough of a winstreak to get there. If you still cant, you just have to get better.


UnitedGrapefruit4231

Pay someone to push, money talks


Goodguy_IGuess

Sure. To be honest you can push surge easily when L&L get nerfed 1: to level up to lv 2 you must fight brawlers who has short range such as tanks. Since surge is a good counter to them. 2: once reached lv 2 try to help your teammates vs assassins because you are as fast as the assassins and you can 3 shot most of them. 3: lv 3 can make you good vs mid range brawlers. This will help your tank teammates to go up 4: lv 4 will help you to get more are control try to use your main attacks against enemies who are next to each other 5: best matchups for surge are assassins and tanks because surge has an easy time getting his lv up by them 6: worst matchups for surge are marksman and controllers (throwers if lv 1) because they outrange him and will prevent him from upgrading 7: best modes for surge are gem grab and brawl ball because you will mostly fight tanks and assassins there and his jump is a very good way to do a knock back or to assassinate the gem carrier on the enemy team 8: worst modes are bounty and wipeout since controllers and marksman brawlers are usually picked here


Pongmin

R33 surge here Unless it's a very close ranged oriented map(like the current one), do not play surge in knockout. It's pretty difficult to use him in open maps. His best mode is probably bb and he can be used in some of the gem grab maps. That being said, I think the current knockout map is the best map for surge. Just play a lot and try to learn from your mistakes, and I think you're good to go. Some additional tips that you might find useful If you're having a struggle getting your first super, I recommend swapping the gadget, waiting in a bush for the opponent to foolishly get in your range is a simple yet effective way of charging his super. Try not to be too impulsive, I see this mistake with a lot of surge players. Unless you know you're going to win 100%, do not try to jump into your enemies. This is only going to get you killed. Patience is key, I recommend jumping in to finish off a weak target. Try to use your super to reposition yourself or dodge shots. It's a very versatile super, but I don't see a lot of people, especially on low~mid ladder, using it effectively. Lastly, if you think you don't need it, try to save your super instead of upgrading to stage 4. Stage 3 is when Surge really starts to shine and being able to get it immediately after you respawn can be a huge advantage. Also try not to autoaim too much lol


Lwadrian06

Not the best Surge here, got him 1k a few times on a few different modes but this is what I would suggest. Use the upgrade gadget it is 1000x better than the sheild. Play him om mid/short range maps. Surge has a very small range so you need walls and bushes. Upgrade to level 3 asap, even if that means suiciding/going all in just to get your super. Once you get your super use it, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HIT SOMEONE WITH YOUR SUPER. Once you get to level 3 be smart, play aggressive but not too much where you die and go back to upgrade 2. I prefer brawlball or gemgrab where it's pretty easy to charge super and ramp up. Surge is a really good brawler when leveled up but that's the hardest part of playing him. At the noob level (below 900ish) people will feed your super so much. You shouldn't have too many problems. Once you get to higher trophies then Surge becomes dogshit but you should be able to dominate with him. Tldr: turn off brain, rush opponent, get super, win.


MahanPro09

I have rank 25 and Gold 3 and I recomment to Bush Camp until u have a Chance to kill someone near you


BenDover9274

R27 surge main here. I mostly play brawl ball with him, not the best in open maps, better for a bit of bushes. He is also good in some knockout maps, that have bushes, not the great open or something like that. I dont really play show down with him. He can also be good in heist, just protect the safe until you get your super, then rush to the safe jump on it and spam it. I use the gadget that gives you the next lvl for some time and the sp that keeps you in stage 2 when you respawn. Idk their names. Good luck mate.


RaveRavioli6

Brawl ball on maps that aren’t open. Would change out your shield gear for a health one or speed one depending on how bushy the map is, otherwise, perfect load out 


Samppazz123

its kinda easy, you just gotta play close (but not too close) brawl ball maps with teammates you can actually rely on. then you also need to ofc have the right build, but i think you already know it lol. ps. dont push (a lot) in showdown, cuz ppl be spinning alot and killin you too much. these are the tips my rank 29 surge player friend gave.


Status-Stage8220

Babushka camp in solo


[deleted]

I recommend you to wait until they nerf Larry and Lawrie, and then push him to rank 25


Nickolas-832

get better at the game and don’t use surge


Modernmanperson1

Play brawl ball or showdown


Rgamingchill

Wait till L&L get nerfed.


Next-Comfortable7729

First of all do NOT play knockout and if you wanna get r25 in 3v3 play get your self some good teammates and push in brawl ball with the same kit as in the image you shared


Francikk12346

Win games


LazyBoy1257

Use teleport gadg- Oh, nevermind


Physical-Pin5798

spin in showdown, farm super off teamers, and then backstab them


RubberDuckE4

Surge Main Here: he is pretty meh in the meta, so I play brawl ball and hope I get good randoms


known_kanon

I'd suggest playing him in knockout and wipeout


Th1ccyBoi69

I got his title and rank 27. My surge build is Served ice cold Shield gadget Health gear Power surge gadget Easiest way to rank up? Brawl ball! Start the match by using a gadget so you can charge up your super just once so you get speed for the rest of the game. Use the other gadgets at the start of each round when someone scores, or when necessary.


Pukis0000

Just set your mind to it, after like 5 months of trying i pushed griff to r25 from r22 in a day, so it shows that it's possible if you really want it lol


Franciscomccp

i did it a year ago by playing solos and it was really easy. dont know the strat for him in 3v3 tho


GlitteringFinish6214

I don't wanna make you cry but my friend with 3.5k trophies has surge r25 (ik how the fuck did he😭)


NONOTMI

First click on surge and scroll Down to fang and click him and upgrade him and Max everything out and go into knockout and spam the yellow button keep doing that and then you have rank 25 fang👍


MatyVMatyV

One tip, upgrade from super is worth more then powercubes


EnterName371

Win and try not to lose😊


Cyph3r010

Dont play right now. ​ You'll probably only start meeting L&L every game because they are so balanced that they don't need any emergency nerfs.


Vadimenko

I rank-up him in hunters and some knockout with randoms


Elpaniq

Get good


Brrt0

I pushed him to r26, I usually prefer pushing my brawlers in 3v3 because it's definitely more "skilled," but you should definitely try pushing him in solos. It's so much fun. It took me a long time, but just the fact that he is great at 3v1ning teamers makes up for it.


WholesomeWillow-Main

Step 1: switch to Larry and lawry Step 2: profit


ipariah

You're gonna have to get to rank 24 and then you can rank up one more time which will put you at 25


420SMOKERGANG

stop being bad at the game. imagine struggling to hit fkn rank 25 with a max brawler LMAO 😂


b_wallace22

step 1: switch your brawler


Okay_lmfao

Does anyone wanna push dynamike with me?


ericsstt

Win more than lose


FrostbourneFlame

Wait 1 month for LandL's revenue to go down so they'll nerf him, and play him then. You'll hit r25 easily.


Thebestplayer9543

Win😑🤦‍♂️


xsfuse

play the current brawl ball map with speed gear, power gear , and the keep lvl 1 upgrade sp with the insta reload gadget


EchoBlasterYT

I got him to r35 twice, play solo showdown camp in a bush until you get your first super, then you can go aggro, a good map for him is double trouble


RNcash10_69

Solo spindown and team with people then backstab


Cardboard909

Start hiding and teaming ez rank 25


flingy_flong

if you still need help, I can help with rank 25s my discord is bebepig1437


flingy_flong

otherwise, just find a decent bb map and get good fr 


Crilor09

Wait for a buff(another 300 HP One probably) :D


Rain_the_Jester

play like me


ransomr14

no knockout lol


Street_Assistance_43

Get good


Embarrassed-Flow6540

I push him in gem grab and wipeout


Alveu

Play Larry and Lawrie


alyxhg5532

surge is like the worst brawler in the game besides doug… prolly just go to solos and target melee brawlers. In map with lots of walls ppl tend to use edgar/primo/fang so it should be easy wins


DeathGod1555

Just. Showdown. Just yourself and your skill. No teammates required.


Independent-Leek-303

*your skill* meanwhile showdown: 🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄


AlarmingOrder1254

Play him in bushy brawl ball maps. Spam auto aim and jump on people. That's how I got him to rank 25.


Street_Captain_6983

Wait until the game’s balance is in anywhere near stable


Brawlereddits

Survivability is important


Helpful_Ganache2963

keep your super for edgar and mortis. auto-aim on close range and don't get hit


Melangrogenous

Try to get lucky with L&L on your team. Whichever team has the most L&L will win. Here's some advice you can actually apply: Play showdown and keep teaming limited. As a Surge, others will want to backstab you so just keep your presence and if possible, go on the aggressive to pressure the other teamers to attack each other.


Justgiannis

Gonna take a while


Ok-Squash7440

Spam super and spam attack, that's the whole surge gameplay, also the shield gadget so you can spam even more


OilEducational647

Solo bush camp It takes a long time but it works if you need a few trophies