SpenLC Names 15 Brawlers to Delay Upgrading
SpenLC has reversed his usual upgrade format with a list of 15 brawlers he would delay maxing. The October 3 video is aimed at players protecting scarce coins, Power Points and premium upgrades. It is a creator’s account-planning opinion, not an official tier list or a promise that every named brawler will stay weak.
The list runs through Bonnie, Sam, Trunk, Bolt, Tara, Eve, R-T, Clancy, Ziggy, Rosa, Darryl, Pam, Bea, Mr. P and Mico. SpenLC’s reasoning changes from pick to pick, but several patterns recur. Some need a strong balance change or Buffies to escape a narrow role. Others have older mechanics that newer options can perform more reliably. A third group can work in one matchup or mode but offers too little coverage for a first major investment.
The phrase “do not upgrade” is intentionally sharper than the detailed advice. SpenLC closes by saying fun remains a valid reason to invest. His recommendation is about priority: when two accounts have limited resources, the broader and more dependable option usually returns value in more maps, drafts and modes. A specialist can still be the right choice for a dedicated main.
The video is really a resource-efficiency guide
The first cluster is defined by dependence on future help. Bonnie and Sam are described as characters whose competitive relevance has often arrived through a temporary powerful mechanic. Trunk and Bolt are presented as predictable options with clear counters. Tara and Eve illustrate a different problem: recognizable kits that currently struggle to justify themselves against more flexible alternatives.
R-T, Clancy and Ziggy sit in the middle of the discussion. SpenLC sees R-T as power-crept by newer long-range choices, Clancy as difficult to balance because a fully developed form can snowball, and Ziggy as a thrower whose delayed attack becomes oppressive if tuned too strongly. These are not claims that the brawlers cannot win. They show the creator’s preference for broader foundations on a developing account.
The final six highlight age, role compression and narrow utility. Rosa and Darryl are easy to understand but can be shut down by modern control. Pam’s long unload and uneven damage make her feel dated in SpenLC’s assessment. Bea faces direct competition from newer ranged damage dealers. Mr. P still has counter-pick identity, yet the video argues that his reduced Super access limits that role. Mico remains a specialist whose clearest value is tied to very specific situations.
Players should treat the video as a snapshot. Balance changes, new Buffies, maps or modes can change the return on an upgrade quickly. A saved resource plan should therefore include a trigger for reconsideration instead of treating any brawler as permanently unusable.
How to use the list without wasting progress
Start with the modes an account actually plays, then check whether a listed brawler solves a repeated problem that the roster cannot cover. If the answer is no, delaying the upgrade preserves flexibility. If the answer is yes—or the character is a personal favorite—the creator’s closing caveat leaves room to proceed.
The strongest practical use is a waiting list. Keep these 15 below the account’s broad competitive priorities, watch balance notes and revisit them when a rework, Buffies release or consistent draft niche appears. That turns a provocative headline into a reversible planning decision.
- Prioritize brawlers that cover several maps and modes before a narrow specialist.
- Recheck the list after balance changes, Buffies or a meaningful kit rework.
- Upgrade a favorite when enjoyment outweighs efficiency, but recognize the resource tradeoff.
| Reason group | Brawlers named in the video |
|---|---|
| Buff or rework dependence | Bonnie, Sam, Clancy, Darryl |
| Predictability or narrow role | Trunk, Bolt, Rosa, Mico |
| Power creep or dated delivery | R-T, Pam, Bea |
| Limited current payoff | Tara, Eve, Ziggy, Mr. P |
SpenLC’s list works best as a pause button, not a ban. All 15 selections reflect his October 3 view of account efficiency, and the explanations repeatedly return to opportunity cost. Coins and premium upgrades placed into a narrow option cannot immediately support a broader pick. The advice becomes useful when players compare roles and avoid copying names blindly: dependable coverage first, specialists later, and favorite characters whenever fun is the real goal. Bonnie, Sam, Trunk, Bolt, Tara, Eve, R-T, Clancy, Ziggy, Rosa, Darryl, Pam, Bea, Mr. P and Mico may each gain value after balance work or a new mechanic. Until that evidence appears, the video argues for patience. Players can keep the list beside their upgrade plan, revisit it after each update and make a fresh decision instead of assuming that today’s recommendation lasts forever.
