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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 | |
| Chester | Damage Dealer | |
| Starr Nova | Damage Dealer | |
| A | Bibi | Batter (Close-Range) |
| Rico | Sharpshooter (Bounce) | |
| Leon | Assassin (Stealth) | |
| Bull | Tank (Close-Range) | |
| Otis | Controller | |
| Sirius | Damage Dealer | |
| Spike | Damage Dealer | |
| Mina | Damage Dealer | |
| Shade | Assassin | |
| Cordelius | Assassin | |
| B | Najia | Damage Dealer |
| Stu | Assassin | |
| Kit | Support | |
| Bea | Sharpshooter (Burst) | |
| Emz | Fighter (Area Control) | |
| Mandy | Sharpshooter (Long-Range) | |
| Byron | Support (Healer) | |
| Brock | Sharpshooter (Splash) | |
| Griff | Damage Dealer | |
| Buzz | Assassin | |
| Shelly | Damage Dealer | |
| C | Piper | Sharpshooter (Sniper) |
| El Primo | Tank | |
| Rosa | Tank | |
| Jessie | Damage Dealer | |
| Frank | Tank | |
| Belle | Marksman | |
| Barley | Damage Dealer | |
| Poco | Support | |
| D | Dynamike | Damage Dealer |
| Sam | Tank | |
| Bonnie | Damage Dealer | |
| Chuck | Support | |
| Doug | Support |
Meta Overview
The current meta heavily favors high-mobility assassins and versatile damage dealers, with S-tier dominated by brawlers who excel at aggressive positioning and burst elimination. Characters like Mortis, Edgar, and Crow define the assassination meta, while precision specialists such as Colt and Colette provide consistent damage output across multiple engagement ranges. The competitive landscape rewards quick rotations, strategic map control, and adaptability, creating a dynamic environment where both close-range burst potential and long-range pressure tactics determine match outcomes.
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S Tier
Mortis dominates with unparalleled mobility and team fight disruption capabilities, while Crow's poison mechanics create sustained pressure and Edgar delivers devastating burst elimination potential. Colt provides exceptional precision damage across all engagement ranges, making him invaluable for consistent performance. Colette excels as the premier tank-buster with her percentage-based damage system, while Damian offers versatile damage output with superior positioning tools. Chester brings unique utility mechanics that complement aggressive strategies, while Starr Nova rounds out this elite tier with exceptional map control capabilities. This tier defines the current meta through superior mobility, burst potential, and strategic versatility that dominates competitive play.
A Tier
Bibi leads with powerful close-range dominance and knockback mechanics, while Rico excels through bouncing shots and superior wall control on enclosed maps. Leon provides stealth-based assassination potential, and Bull delivers devastating close-range burst damage. Otis brings unique utility with his silence mechanics, while Sirius offers consistent damage output. Spike excels with area denial through his explosive attacks, and Mina provides versatile positioning tools. Shade rounds out this tier with solid utility mechanics, while Cordelius offers unique portal-based map control that creates strategic advantages in team compositions.
B Tier
Najia provides solid utility mechanics, while Stu excels with mobility-based positioning tools and Kit offers versatile damage output. Bea delivers precision long-range damage, and Emz controls areas through her spray mechanics. Mandy provides consistent damage with her focusing lens, while Byron excels as a hybrid damage-support option. Brock offers reliable explosive damage, Griff provides steady close-range pressure, and Buzz delivers hook-based engagement tools. Shelly rounds out this tier with straightforward but effective close-range burst potential, making these brawlers reliable choices for various team compositions.
C Tier
Piper excels at long-range elimination but struggles with positioning flexibility, while El Primo provides basic tank functionality without exceptional utility. Rosa offers solid close-range durability, and Jessie delivers consistent turret-based area control. Frank brings heavy crowd control potential, Belle provides long-range marking mechanics, and Barley excels at area denial through his explosive bottles. Poco rounds out this tier with healing support capabilities, representing brawlers with specific strengths but limited versatility.
D Tier
Dynamike struggles with mobility and consistent damage output despite his explosive potential, while Sam lacks the versatility needed for current meta demands. Bonnie offers limited utility in her current state, Chuck provides basic functionality without standout capabilities, and Doug rounds out the bottom tier with underwhelming performance across most game modes. These brawlers require significant buffs or meta shifts to become competitively viable, as they currently lack the tools necessary for effective performance in the current aggressive meta environment.
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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