At a Glance
- Updated Brawl Stars tier list for the current meta.
- Best Brawlers for every major game mode.
- Upgrade priorities for new and experienced players.
The Brawl Stars meta changes frequently thanks to balance updates, new Hypercharges, and new Brawler releases. While player skill always matters, choosing a strong Brawler can significantly improve your chances of winning matches and climbing trophies.
This tier list ranks Brawlers based on overall performance across Ranked, Trophy Road, and the game’s most popular modes. If you’re deciding who to upgrade next, these are the characters that currently provide the most value.
S Tier: The Strongest Brawlers
These Brawlers consistently dominate across multiple game modes.
- Kenji
- Juju
- Clancy
- Moe
- Shade
- Surge
- Amber
- Gus
These Brawlers excel because they combine excellent damage, survivability, mobility, or utility. Many also benefit greatly from Hypercharges, making them excellent long-term investments.
If you own any of these, prioritizing Coins, Power Points, Gadgets, Star Powers, and Gears for them is usually worthwhile.
A Tier: Excellent Choices
These characters perform well in most situations but may require stronger team compositions.
- Piper
- Belle
- Chester
- Leon
- Gene
- Max
- Sandy
- Rico
- Spike
- Nita
These Brawlers are particularly effective when players understand positioning and timing. They’re often seen in Ranked play thanks to their versatility.
B Tier: Strong With the Right Map
These Brawlers aren’t weak—they simply rely on certain maps or game modes.
- Colt
- Brock
- Frank
- Bull
- Emz
- Penny
- Jessie
- Rosa
- Poco
On favorable maps, these can easily outperform higher-ranked choices.
Best Brawlers for Every Game Mode
Gem Grab
Focus on control and survivability.
- Gene
- Gus
- Sandy
- Amber
- Max
Maintaining mid-map control is usually more important than chasing eliminations.
Brawl Ball
Mobility and burst damage shine here.
- Surge
- Chester
- Max
- Kenji
- Clancy
Players who can quickly eliminate defenders often score the easiest goals.
Solo Showdown
Survival is the priority.
- Leon
- Surge
- Clancy
- Kenji
- Shade
Bush control and patience often matter more than aggressive fights early in the match.
Duo Showdown
Strong team synergy becomes much more important.
- Gus + Kenji
- Max + Surge
- Gene + Amber
Support abilities often make the difference during the final showdown.
Knockout
Long-range damage dominates.
- Piper
- Belle
- Gene
- Rico
- Leon
Avoid unnecessary risks since eliminated players cannot respawn.
Heist
High sustained damage wins games.
- Colt
- Clancy
- Amber
- Rico
- Spike
Save supers for attacking the enemy safe whenever possible.
Which Brawlers Should Beginners Upgrade?
If you’re relatively new to Brawl Stars, focus on versatile characters that perform well in multiple modes.
- Nita
- Jessie
- Rico
- Surge
- Gus
These Brawlers remain useful even as your trophy count increases.
Should You Follow Every Tier List?
Not necessarily.
Balance updates happen regularly, and your own skill with a Brawler matters just as much as their ranking.
A player who has mastered Jessie will often outperform someone using a top-tier Brawler they barely understand.
Treat tier lists as a guide rather than a strict rulebook.
Final Thoughts
A good Brawl Stars tier list helps you spend your resources wisely, but the best Brawler is ultimately the one that matches your playstyle. Focus on upgrading versatile characters first, learn their strengths, and stay updated after every balance patch. Doing so will make climbing trophies and succeeding in Ranked much easier.