Spike

Throws a small cactus that bursts into outward-flying spikes. Think about both the initial projectile and the directions of the fragments when aiming around an opponent's escape route.

Throws a grenade that creates a damaging, slowing area. Place it where the enemy needs to pass or stand, then use the restricted movement to make the following attack easier to connect.

Fires an aimed wave of needles. Line up the wave deliberately instead of relying on the older all-around burst behavior.

Throws a cactus that can provide cover. When destroyed, it heals nearby teammates, so its placement determines both what it blocks and who can benefit.

Heals Spike based on damage dealt by his Super. Place the area where enemies must remain or cross; an empty Super does not provide the same recovery opportunity.

Changes the cactus grenade's scattered spikes to curved paths. Account for that altered pattern when covering an enemy's escape route.

Enlarges the area covered by Stick Around! during Hypercharge. The wider zone can deny more space, but its usefulness still depends on placing it across a relevant route or contested position.

Increases damage while the Brawler is below half health. The extra pressure is conditional, not a reason to remain in a losing exchange.

Reduces the wait between Gadget uses. Choose it when repeated access to the selected Gadget meaningfully supports the fight.

Improves health recovery. Leave enough room for natural recovery to begin instead of expecting the Gear to erase damage during continued attacks.

Adds a consumable shield that recovers while the Brawler is at full health. Preserve recovery time between fights to restore the extra protection.

Increases movement speed in bushes. Its value depends on having useful bush routes rather than simply equipping it on an open map.

Briefly reveals hidden opponents after you damage them. It helps track targets entering bushes, but does not reveal invisibility granted by abilities.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the selected Gadget. It is not an additional equipment choice. POPPING PINCUSHION: Repeated needle hits on the same target can briefly root that enemy. LIFE PLANT: The destroyed cactus also damages and pushes away nearby enemies.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the character's Hypercharge. It is not an additional equipment choice. BLOOMING SEASON: Makes the main-attack cactus grenade burst twice during Hypercharge.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the selected Star Power. It is not an additional equipment choice. FERTILIZE: Makes Spike's Super projectile travel faster. CURVEBALL: Extends the reach of the curved spikes.