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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) |
| Edgar | Assassin (Melee) | |
| Colette | Damage Dealer | |
| Damian | Tank | |
| Starr Nova | Damage Dealer | |
| Brock | Sharpshooter (Splash) | |
| Surge | Damage Dealer | |
| Meg | Tank | |
| A | Crow | Assassin (Poison) |
| Sirius | Damage Dealer | |
| Cordelius | Assassin | |
| Max | Support | |
| Pierce | Damage Dealer | |
| Otis | Controller | |
| 8-Bit | Damage Dealer | |
| Bolt | Damage Dealer | |
| Spike | Damage Dealer | |
| Leon | Assassin | |
| B | Chester | Damage Dealer |
| Bibi | Batter (Close-Range) | |
| Kit | Support | |
| Bea | Sharpshooter (Burst) | |
| Emz | Fighter (Area Control) | |
| Byron | Support (Healer) | |
| Griff | Damage Dealer | |
| Shelly | Damage Dealer | |
| Fang | Assassin | |
| Mandy | Damage Dealer | |
| Stu | Assassin | |
| C | Colt | Sharpshooter (Long-Range) |
| Rico | Sharpshooter (Bounce) | |
| Piper | Sharpshooter (Sniper) | |
| Belle | Marksman | |
| Angelo | Damage Dealer | |
| Sandy | Support | |
| Tara | Support | |
| Gene | Support | |
| D | Doug | Support |
| Tick | Damage Dealer | |
| Penny | Support | |
| Barley | Support | |
| Dynamike | Damage Dealer |
Meta Overview
The current meta heavily favors high-mobility assassins and burst damage specialists, with S-tier dominated by brawlers who thrive on aggressive positioning and rapid elimination. Mortis, Edgar, and Colette define the close-range assassination landscape, while Brock, Surge, and Meg provide powerful ranged and tank-busting pressure. The competitive environment rewards adaptability and quick rotations, with both close-range burst potential and long-range control tactics proving decisive across all game modes.
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S Tier
Mortis leads the tier with unmatched mobility and team fight disruption, while Edgar delivers devastating close-range burst elimination that punishes any misposition. Colette excels as the premier tank-buster thanks to her percentage-based damage system, making her invaluable against high-health opponents. Damian offers versatile damage output paired with superior positioning tools, and Starr Nova rounds out the assassin core with exceptional map control capabilities. Brock provides dominant long-range pressure and area denial, while Surge rewards aggressive play with his powerful upgrade mechanic. Meg closes out this elite tier with her resilient dual-phase kit that excels in sustained engagements. Together, these brawlers define the current meta through superior mobility, burst potential, and strategic versatility.
A Tier
Crow brings reliable poison-based harassment and exceptional kiting ability, while Sirius and Cordelius offer strong utility and map control in competitive settings. Max supercharges team compositions with her speed-boosting super, and Pierce delivers consistent mid-range pressure. Otis shuts down enemy supers with precision, and 8-Bit provides formidable damage buffs for coordinated teams. Bolt excels with rapid repositioning, Spike remains a versatile threat with area-denial potential, and Leon rounds out the tier with his signature invisibility and burst assassination capability.
B Tier
Chester brings unpredictable burst potential, while Bibi and Kit offer solid close-range presence. Bea delivers reliable long-range poke, and Emz controls space effectively with her area-of-effect attacks. Byron supports allies while dealing sustained damage, and Griff excels at mid-range chip pressure. Shelly remains a dependable all-rounder, Fang punishes grouped enemies with his combo kit, Mandy provides steady long-range sniping, and Stu rounds out the tier with his evasive, momentum-based playstyle.
C Tier
Colt and Rico offer linear projectile pressure but struggle against mobile opponents. Piper and Belle provide long-range sniping value but require precise positioning to succeed. Angelo adds aerial threat potential, while Sandy and Tara bring utility-focused kits that underperform in the current aggressive meta. Gene rounds out the tier with his hook mechanic, which remains situationally useful but inconsistent.
D Tier
Doug, Tick, Penny, Barley, and Dynamike occupy the bottom tier, each struggling to keep pace with the current high-mobility meta. Their reliance on slow projectiles, static placements, or limited range makes them easy targets for the dominant assassins and burst dealers above them. While each can find niche use in specific maps or modes, they are generally outclassed by nearly every other option available.
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.
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