El Primo
Lucha wrestler · High-health tank
El Primo, the lucha libre wrestler, is one of the highest-health brawlers in the game. His fists only deal damage at close range, so his real strength lies in sticking to opponents and applying pressure. His Super, a flying elbow drop, leaps into an area from afar, knocks enemies back and breaks walls to open up space for his team.
El Primo stats
| Health (Lvl 11) | 13,000 |
|---|---|
| Attack damage (Lvl 11) | 760 (per punch) |
| Range | Very short |
| Reload | Very fast |
| Super | Flying Elbow Drop (leaps into an area, knocks back) |
| Trait | His Super charges as he takes damage |
Stats can change with game updates; check the game for exact values.
Role: Holds the front line with a big health pool and crushes up close.
How to unlock El Primo
El Primo is a Rare brawler; you can unlock him by collecting Credits on the Starr Road or from Starr Drops. He is a character you can reach early in the game, ideal for getting started with tank play and applying pressure.
Attack and Super
Fists of Fury
Throws a fast flurry of punches at close range. Each punch deals separate damage; once he is on top of an opponent, his very fast reload lets him keep up nonstop pressure.
Flying Elbow Drop
El Primo leaps to the area he targets; where he lands, he deals damage, knocks enemies back and breaks the walls in front of him. It is used to close the distance or to escape danger.
Star Powers
El Fuego
Enemies caught by El Primo's Super burn for 4 seconds and take extra damage. It helps you melt the opponent you are sticking to.
Meteor Rush
After using his Super, El Primo gains a short burst of speed. It makes it easier to stick to an opponent, chase them down or retreat safely.
Gadgets
Suplex Supplement
Grabs the nearest enemy in range and throws them over his shoulder. It rips the opponent out of position, tossing them behind him or toward a wall.
Asteroid Belt
Calls down a small meteor that hits the nearest enemy; it deals damage and breaks walls. It offers a fix for El Primo's short-range problem.
El Primo tips and strategy
- El Primo only deals damage up close; instead of walking across open ground, use cover and bushes to stick to the opponent.
- Use your high health, but do not dive in blindly; you are much more effective when you save your Super for engaging.
- Since his Super charges as he takes damage, your durability on the front line turns into an advantage; keep up the pressure.
- El Fuego boosts his killing power and Meteor Rush his mobility; on maps that require chasing, Meteor Rush is very useful.
- Against ranged brawlers (Colt, Brock, Piper), do not try to trade damage without closing the distance; get in with Asteroid Belt or your Super.
Common questions
How do you unlock El Primo?
El Primo is a Rare brawler you can unlock by collecting Credits on the Starr Road or from Starr Drops. He is available early in the game.
Is El Primo a good brawler?
Yes; he is one of the highest-health brawlers in the game and applies strong pressure at close range. Because his range is short, positioning is very important.
What is the best El Primo Star Power?
El Fuego is the pick for killing power and Meteor Rush for chasing and mobility; in aggressive play, El Fuego usually stands out.
Which modes is El Primo good in?
He is strong on bush maps where he can use his close-range advantage, in Brawl Ball and in Showdown.
What do El Primo's Gadgets do?
Suplex Supplement grabs the nearest enemy and throws them; Asteroid Belt deals damage from afar and breaks walls with a meteor.