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Even with over 100 different brawlers in Brawl Stars, it's only a portion of the top brawlers that control most ranked Brawl Stars lobbies. Supercell introduced aggressive balance changes along with the Buffie system, and the meta received a real shake-up, resulting in an ever-widening gap between top-tier and bottom-tier brawlers.
These tier lists help you know which best brawlers in the game are worth your trophies and which ones turn into donations for your opponents.
How We Rank Every Brawler in Brawl Stars
This tier list is based on a combination of data with win and pick rates from the top players in the world, and community rankings, filtered for consistency across modes like Gem Grab and Heist. This means the best brawlers in the game that dominate a single game mode won't rank in S-tier. More factors include ease of use, Starpowers, and Hypercharges.
Brawlers Tier List
| Tier | Brawler | Role |
|---|---|---|
| S | Mortis | Assassin (Melee) |
| Crow | Assassin (Poison) | |
| Colt | Sharpshooter (Long-Range) | |
| Edgar | Assassin (Melee) | |
| Colette | Damage Dealer | |
| Damian | Tank | |
| Pierce | Assassin | |
| Bibi | Batter (Close-Range) | |
| Rico | Sharpshooter (Bounce) | |
| Najia | Damage Dealer | |
| A | Chester | Damage Dealer |
| Leon | Assassin (Stealth) | |
| Angelo | Marksman (Poison) | |
| Stu | Assassin | |
| Kit | Support | |
| Lumi | Marksman | |
| Bea | Sharpshooter (Burst) | |
| Bull | Tank (Close-Range) | |
| Emz | Fighter (Area Control) | |
| Mandy | Sharpshooter (Long-Range) | |
| B | Byron | Support (Healer) |
| Piper | Sharpshooter (Sniper) | |
| Brock | Sharpshooter (Splash) | |
| Otis | Controller | |
| Griff | Damage Dealer | |
| Gus | Support | |
| Nita | Tank | |
| Tara | Support | |
| Sandy | Support | |
| Fang | Assassin | |
| Amber | Damage Dealer | |
| C | Bo | Fighter (Control) |
| El Primo | Tank | |
| Rosa | Tank | |
| Jacky | Tank | |
| Jessie | Damage Dealer | |
| Dynamike | Damage Dealer | |
| Tick | Damage Dealer | |
| Frank | Tank | |
| D | Mr. P | Support |
| Sam | Tank | |
| Bonnie | Damage Dealer | |
| Chuck | Support | |
| Doug | Support |
Meta Overview
The current meta emphasizes aggressive positioning and versatile damage output, with S-tier dominated by high-mobility assassins and precision specialists. Brawlers like Mortis, Edgar, and Crow excel through superior map control and burst potential, while consistent damage dealers such as Colt and Rico provide reliable performance across multiple game modes. The meta rewards quick rotations, strategic positioning, and adaptability, creating opportunities for both close-range elimination and long-range pressure tactics that define competitive play.
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S Tier
Mortis leads with exceptional mobility and team fight control, while Crow's poison mechanics and Edgar's burst potential make them devastating in aggressive compositions. Colt provides reliable precision damage across all ranges, while Colette excels as the ultimate tank-buster with percentage-based attacks. Damian and Pierce offer versatile damage output with strong positioning tools, while Bibi dominates close-range engagements with her knockback mechanics. Rico rounds out this elite tier with his bouncing shots and consistent wall control, making him invaluable on enclosed maps. Najia brings unique utility that complements aggressive strategies perfectly.
A Tier
Chester brings unpredictable utility with his random super mechanics, while Leon excels in ambush scenarios with his invisibility. Angelo and Stu provide strong mobility options with consistent damage output. Kit offers versatile support capabilities, while Lumi brings unique mechanics that disrupt enemy positioning. Bea delivers high burst potential with her charged shots, while Bull dominates close-range encounters. Emz controls area denial effectively, and Mandy rounds out this tier with her reliable long-range pressure and focusing mechanics.
B Tier
Byron provides valuable healing support with decent damage potential, while Piper and Brock excel in long-range engagements. Otis brings crowd control with his silence mechanics, while Griff offers solid damage output. Gus provides utility support, and Nita brings reliable bear pressure. Tara excels in team fights with her super, while Sandy offers area control and invisibility support. Fang delivers strong mobility with his shoe mechanics, and Amber provides consistent area denial with her flame attacks.
C Tier
Bo offers utility with his mine traps and vision control, while El Primo and Rosa provide tank presence but lack versatility. Jacky brings close-range control, while Jessie offers turret support. Dynamike and Tick excel in area denial but struggle with mobility. Frank provides heavy crowd control but suffers from slow attack speed and vulnerability to mobile brawlers.
D Tier
Mr. P struggles with inconsistent damage output despite his porter utility. Sam faces mobility issues that limit his effectiveness in the current meta. Bonnie's transformation mechanics prove unreliable in competitive scenarios, while Chuck and Doug lack the versatility and impact needed to compete effectively against higher-tier brawlers. These brawlers require significant buffs or meta shifts to become viable picks.
Final Verdict
The current game meta rewards aggression, so the best thing to do is to lean into it as meta shifts in favor of aggressive playstyles, and the best brawlers to choose are those capable of forcing fights. Pick brawlers capable of forcing fights, and pair them with effective supports while banning S-tier counters.
But if you need to get a head start in Brawl Stars with new brawlers, you can check out Brawl Stars accounts on igitems or grab a boost to climb ranks faster. This list is updated monthly, so check back again.
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