Sammy has revealed three possible new Rebirth Gears for Steal a Brainrot and is letting the community decide which one should arrive next.
The vote introduces Retreat Portal, Grief Guard and Decoy Beacon, three items designed around very different playstyles. One helps you escape, another gives temporary protection, while the third counters automated defensive gear.
The poll is still open, but Grief Guard currently has a huge lead.
Current Vote Results
At the time of the screenshot, the poll had received 4,989 votes, with around 23 hours remaining.
| Rebirth Gear | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Guard | 2,922 | 59% |
| Retreat Portal | 1,409 | 28% |
| Decoy Beacon | 658 | 13% |
These numbers can still change before voting closes, but Grief Guard is currently well ahead of the other two options.
Retreat Portal
Retreat Portal is designed for players who need a quick escape.
When activated, it creates a portal underneath the player and teleports them directly back to their base.
The more interesting part is how it interacts with ragdoll effects.
Sammy explained that the portal can still work after you are hit and ragdolled. Instead of waiting for the normal ragdoll timer to finish, the player can teleport home and arrive standing.
That could make Retreat Portal extremely useful when stealing a valuable Brainrot and trying to escape before the owner catches up.
Rather than being a defensive weapon, it is essentially an emergency exit.
Grief Guard
Grief Guard is currently winning the vote, and it is easy to understand why.
The gear creates a protective bubble around the player that blocks one hit before breaking.
Against most players, the first attack would simply destroy the shield. A second hit would then be needed to affect the protected player normally.
There is an important exception during stealing.
Sammy clarified that the original owner of the Brainrot will still be able to hit the thief normally once to stop them. In other words, Grief Guard should not let someone completely ignore the person whose Brainrot they are stealing.
Its main advantage appears to be protection from other players trying to interfere.
That could make Grief Guard useful in crowded public servers, especially during chaotic stealing situations where several players are attacking at once.
Decoy Beacon
Decoy Beacon takes a completely different approach.
Instead of protecting the player directly, it deploys a beacon that attracts automated defensive gear.
Sammy specifically mentioned equipment such as:
- Heatseekers
- Sentries
- Attack Doges
Once placed, these automated defenses would attack the beacon instead of the player for a certain amount of time.
That could create a temporary safe window to enter or escape a heavily defended area.
It sounds more tactical than the other two choices, but the current poll suggests fewer players see it as immediately useful. With 13% of the vote, Decoy Beacon is currently in third place.
Why Grief Guard Is Winning
Grief Guard probably has the easiest benefit to understand.
You get hit once, the shield breaks, and you remain protected from that first attack.
There is no need to position a beacon correctly or activate an escape at the perfect moment.
That simplicity could explain why almost six out of every ten voters currently prefer it.
Retreat Portal is also performing reasonably well at 28%, likely because escaping with a stolen Brainrot is one of the most important parts of SAB gameplay.
Decoy Beacon is more situational. It could be very powerful against players relying heavily on automated defenses, but it may not help as much in every encounter.
This Is a Vote, Not Three Confirmed Gears
One detail is important.
Sammy called this a vote for the next Rebirth Gear.
That means players should not assume all three items are guaranteed to arrive immediately.
The winning option is the one currently being selected by the community. The other concepts could potentially return later, but Sammy has not confirmed that in the information shown here.
For now, Grief Guard is the clear favorite.
How These Gears Could Change Stealing
All three ideas are focused on one of the most chaotic parts of Steal a Brainrot: getting into another base and making it back out safely.
Retreat Portal helps with escaping.
Grief Guard helps survive attacks.
Decoy Beacon helps bypass automated defenses.
Whichever one wins could slightly change how players prepare their bases and how thieves approach a steal.
If Grief Guard wins, for example, defensive players may need to think more carefully about timing their attacks instead of simply hitting someone as quickly as possible.
If Retreat Portal somehow makes a comeback, catching a thief before they activate the portal could become much more important.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammy voting for?
Sammy is asking the community to choose the next Rebirth Gear in Steal a Brainrot.
Which Rebirth Gear is currently winning?
Grief Guard is currently first with 59% of the vote in the screenshot provided.
What does Retreat Portal do?
It creates a portal that teleports you back to your base and can even be used while ragdolled.
What does Grief Guard do?
It creates a bubble that blocks one hit before shattering.
Does Grief Guard stop the original owner during a steal?
Sammy explained that the original owner can still hit the thief normally once to stop the steal.
What does Decoy Beacon do?
It redirects automated equipment such as Heatseekers, Sentries and Attack Doges toward the beacon for a limited time.
Are all three gears coming to the game?
Not necessarily. Sammy described this as a vote for the next Rebirth Gear, so only the winning choice is currently being selected.
Final Thoughts
Sammy's latest community vote gives players a direct say in one of the next Steal a Brainrot gameplay additions.
Grief Guard is currently dominating with 59%, followed by Retreat Portal at 28% and Decoy Beacon at 13%.
The result is not final yet, but unless the vote changes significantly, Grief Guard looks like the most likely candidate to become the next Rebirth Gear.
And unlike a new Brainrot reveal, this addition could actually change how stealing and defending work in everyday matches.
