Brawl Stars tier list: Best Brawlers ranked (December 2024)

❘ Updated: 2024-12-04T14:20:16

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Our Brawl Stars tier list can help you decide which Brawler to use and unlock. It’s important to know which are best in the current meta and we’ve got all the information you need below.

Brawl Stars is a mobile gaming sensation that has a huge amount of Brawlers to choose from and unlock, but not all of them are created equal, so it’s vital to know which are the best in the current meta.

Some of Brawl Stars’ characters are much stronger than others and wield better abilities than their counterparts, so you’ll find where each Brawler sits within our tier list below. The meta will continue to change as new updates arrive, but our tier list rankings are up to date as of December 2024.

Brawl Stars character tier list

Tier	Brawlers
S	Byron, Darryl, Surge, Juju, Larry & Lawrie, Barley, Kenji, Max, Moe, Draco, Lily, Angelo, Clancy, Gale, Dynamike, Berry
A	Belle, Pearl, Piper, Mortis, Amber, Gus, Sandy, R-T, Squeak, Rico, Frank, 8-Bit, Chester
B	Colette, Gale, Tick, Nani, Buster, Stu, Crow, Jessie, Melodie, Lola, Kit, Coderlius, Gene, Penny, Bea, Ruffs
C	Willow, Rosa, Clancy, Grom, Tara, Shelly, Emz, Bibi, Brock, Colt, Leon, Griff, Eve, Buzz, Carl, Otis, Sprout
D	Maisie, Mandy, Chuck, Edgar, Spike, Gray, Pam, Mr. P, Lou, Jacky, El Primo, Fang, Poco, Janet, Sam, Bull, Charlie, Bo Hank, Doug, Mico, Bonnie, Ash

The newest Brawler, Juju is still an S-Tier character, largely due to the different buffs she can provide, and an extremely powerful Super.

In terms of some meta changes Support Brawler Ruffs and Marksman Bea have both risen in the meta recently. This is due to Bea’s good damage output, and Ruffs strong Hypercharge.

Our tiers explained

S: The best Brawlers in the game — they all excel in most situations and should be prioritized above.
A: Very good Brawlers. Not as strong as the S-tier, but all solid choices that you can rarely go wrong with.
B: These Brawlers don’t come close to S and A-Tier characters, but still have some good merits.
C: Only use these Brawlers if they’ve got an ability or playstyle that sticks out to you.
D: We’d advise avoiding these Brawlers entirely, choosing alternative options from higher in the tier list.

S-Tier Brawlers in Brawl Stars

Byron (Support)

Byron is a Brawler with a huge amount of versatility, which is why he’s sitting comfortably in our S-tier ranking. He can dish out big damage to foes and consistently heal his allies during a match.

His long-ranged attack is also ideal to utilize while keeping your distance from the enemy to compensate for his lower health pool. To top it all off, he can pair well with almost any other Brawler.

Darryl (Tank)

Darryl has a massive health pool, and his Super automatically charges over time throughout a match. He attacks with shotgun shells that do big damage but only at close range so you’ll need to get into the thick of the attack to get the most out of him.

The biggest benefit to this Brawler is that you can use his Barrell Roll Super Twice as long as it’s fully charged. Executing this correctly is the key to causing the most impact on the battlefield.

Surge (Damage Dealer)

Surge’s recent Hypercharge has made him extremely effective in Brawl Stars. He can be upgraded to a Fourth Stage which increases the power of his Attack shots and gives them more range.

While he used to be quite a squishy fighter, he’s certainly not now thanks to a pretty sizeable health pool. Overall, this makes him an extremely solid Brawler who’s ideal for almost any situation in the game.

Juju (Artillery)

Juju is the latest Brawler who was added to the game in October 2024 and has been an extremely impactful fighter so far. Her unique trait lets her move across water, and she can create a variety of buffs with her basic attack and Elementilist gadget.

The buffs she can provide to the environment around her include increasing her range, slowing enemies down in water, and becoming invisible to opponents in bushes.

Larry & Lawrie (Artillery)

A screenshot of Larry & Lawrie in Brawl Stars

Larry & Lawrie are a bit of a glass cannon, with low health but can also deal a lot of damage. Their attack sees them throwing a handful of tickets on the ground that explode in a small radius, and then into a bigger area. Any enemies caught inside either blast radius will take damage.

Larry’s twin brother Lawrie will be spawned when their Super is activated. There’s a lot of versatility with this Brawler, and the overall damage output is fantastic.

Barley (Artillery)

Barley can throw projectiles across the map that cover the ground in damaging puddles for anyone who’s unlucky enough to step in them. The amount of area Barley can cover with his normal attack and Super combined is pretty staggering.

He can also slow enemies down, use his powers to heal himself and allies, and even destroy bushes around the map thanks to his Hypercharge. All of this makes Barley a great deadly choice.

R-T (Damage Dealer)

R-T’s biggest strengths are his two unique forms. His normal form allows him to attack from a very long range, while his alternative form gives him high movement speed and bigger damage output.

If you take advantage of both forms at the right time during matches, R-T can be a formidable force in Brawl Stars.

Kenji (Assassin)

Kenji is a fantastic pick-up-and-play Brawler, whether you’re a Brawl Stars veteran or a complete newcomer.

His Hosomaki Heal Gadget restores most of his health on activation. Couple this with his second Star Power which gives him a special shield that protects him and reduces incoming damage for the next enemy attack, and Kenji has excellent survivability. His easy-to-play nature paired with his survival skills make this fighter a strong S-tier character.

Max (Support)

Max is another Support unit that focuses on buffing her allies as opposed to healing like Gus. Her Super boosts her and her allies’ movement speeds, whereas her first Star Power will automatically charge her Super as she’s moving.

If you want a Brawler that can help the team excel and take down enemies swiftly, Max is a solid option in Brawl Stars.

Moe (Damage Dealer)

Moe is a great jack of all trades Brawler. He’s got a solid health pool, swift movement speed, and powerful damage. Moe also excels at wall-peaking which means he can snipe enemies easily with his attack.

His Super sees him drill underground and transform into his Alternative form, damaging any enemies in his path along the way, and whenever he surfaces. His Dody Digging Gadget increases his Super charge rate, so take advantage of it to use his Super as much as you can and you’ll be dominating the battlefield.

Draco (Tank)

In-game screenshot featuring Draco in the Brawl Stars shop.

Draco is a Tank-class brawler featuring a Legendary rarity. Apart from being capable of withstanding waves of damage, he can also cause trouble for enemies with his Lance Stab and Dragon Solo abilities.

Draco is a very good option against characters like Bo, Squeak, Gale, and Hank, as his Lance Stab ability deals more damage to enemies that are further away from him.

Berry (Support)

In-game screenshot featuring Berry in the Brawl Stars shop.

Arguably the best support Brawler in Brawl Stars’ current meta, Berry is an Epic-rated Brawler who is swift in battle.

Berry is not only capable of dealing massive damage to enemy Brawlers but can also heal allies by using his Meltdown ability.

Lily (Assassin)

In-game screenshot featuring Lily in the Brawl Stars shop.

As an assassin with a Mythic rarity rating, Lily is an extremely formidable force in Brawl Stars. Having a conditional teleport ability with her Flourish ability, she can catch enemy brawlers off guard and then take them out of the battle with her Thorn in the Side nuke ability.

Considering the massive amount of damage this Brawler is capable of dishing out, other characters who can withstand the enemy’s damage or provide heals to her are great teammates.

Angelo (Marksman)

In-game screenshot featuring Angelo in the Brawl Stars shop.

Angelo is an epic-rated marksman, capable of dealing massive bursts of damage to enemies from very far away.

Additionally, his Welcome to the Swamp ability adds poison to his attacks, dealing heavy damage over time to enemy brawlers.

Dynamike (Artillery)

in-game screenshot of the Brawl Star store page featuring Dynamike.

Artillery class Brawler, Dynamike, is exceptional at causing explosions on the battlefield to deal area damage to enemies.

Not only can he throw explosives with his Short Fuse ability but can also roll down a huge barrel of explosives with his Big Barrel o’ Boom Super ability — knocking back other Brawlers on impact.

A-tier characters

Belle (Marksman)

Belle is another massively versatile character in Brawl Stars. She’s difficult to counter and can easily come up against any other Brawlers, so is firmly placed in the A-Tier of Brawl Stars’ meta ight now.

Her long-ranged attacks bounce between nearby enemies to cause damage, and they can also recharge quite quickly. Her Super fires a low-damaging Marker at a target that increases the amount of damage they’ll sustain until they’re defeated.

Pearl (Damage Dealer)

Pearl comes with a Heat Bar that charges over time and does more damage the higher it’s charged. While she can deal solid damage with her Super that also knocks enemies back, her gadgets are the best part of her kit.

The Overcooked gadget fires burning cookies at an enemy that causes damage over time. While her Made With Love gadget lets her heal allies.

Piper (Marksman)

Piper may have a really low health pool but she makes up for this with her long-ranged attack power. She can easily destroy faraway enemies from her umbrella attack, and the further the bullet travels, the more damage it will do.

You can also do even more damage if you’re firing from bushes thanks to her Ambush Star Power. Her second Star Power, Snappy Sniping, ensures you’ll always have plenty of ammo as it replenishes whenever you hit an enemy. Overall, Piper’s a great choice for anyone who wants to play the sniper role.

Mortis (Assassin)

A screenshot of Mortis from Brawl Stars.

Mortis’ biggest asset is his mobility. He’s got brilliant movement speed, however, his damage output and reload speed are hindered.

Mortis wields a Shovel to attack enemies and dash forward across the map, when he isn’t attacking a Charge Bar can be seen above his head that extends the range of his next attack. His Super will spawn a group of bats that can damage nearby enemies and heal Mortis. While he’s not the best of the best, Mortis is still a great Brawler in the right hands.

Amber (Controller)

Amber is extremely versatile and her fire-based abilities make her shine in most in-game situations. Whether she’s taking on enemies headfirst, or hanging back to flush them out into the open.

Her skills are also great at damaging enemies over time, such as her Super which creates a fiery puddle, and her Dancing Flames gadget which spawns 3 fireballs around her, inflicting pain on anyone who gets in your way.

Gus (Support)

Gus is a fantastic Support Brawler with really unique healing abilities. He uses a signature balloon to attack, and by charging it, you’ll summon a Spirit that either heals him or his teammates depending on who picks it up.

His first Star Power can double the amount of health that his Spirits will heal. If you want to play a Healer in Brawl Stars, Gus is a brilliant choice.

Sandy (Controller)

As his name suggests, Sandy attacks enemies by throwing sand that spreads across the map and pierces enemies. He can cloak his enemies from view with his Sandstorm Super which makes any allies who step inside it invisible.

If you pair his Super with his second Star Power, Healing Wind, it makes it even more beneficial as it adds healing properties to the storm.

Squeak (Controller)

Squeak’s main form of attack is shooting blobs of goo that attach to both enemies and the environment and explode after a short period. His Wind-Up Gadget can increase the range and damage of his next attack, and his Residue Gadget reveals enemies hidden in bushes as long as they’re within the blob’s attack radius.

This all makes Squeak solid at flushing out opponents in matches.

Rico (Damage Dealer)

Rico’s attack and Super fires bullets that bounce off walls and keep cutting across maps. If players can master these abilities they can excel at taking down enemies from behind walls without having to get into the line of fire themselves.

When you couple this with his healing Gadget, Bouncy Castle, which heals a portion of his health whenever one of his bullets bounces off a wall, Rico can be an extremely tanky Brawler that’s difficult to defeat.

Frank (Tank)

Frank is a tanky Brawler with the highest health pool in the game. He can also deal some formidable damage with his shockwave Super. What really makes Frank unique is his ability to charge his Super by taking damage from enemies.

The main drawback keeping Frank out of the highest tier despite his great health is that fact his mobility takes a hit whenever he’s attacking in a match.

8-Bit (Damage Dealer)

8-Bit may have slow movement speed but his Super is a fantastic asset. He can summon a turret that increases that damage to himself and allies who step inside its radius.

If you can get it deployed in the right spot, with a powerful Sniper like Piper alongside you, you’ll be causing a lot of chaos for your opponents.

Chester (Damage Dealer)

Chester’s biggest weapon is his Super, which can manifest as one out of five different attacks. Depending on what you get he can deal big damage, destroy obstacles, knock enemies back across the map, or heal himself. He’s also got a chance to stun and slow down opponents.

The caveat with Chester is you don’t always know what Super you’re going to get which can make planning your next move tricky. However, utilizing his Sneak Peek Star Power lets you see what Super he’ll have before it’s fully charged.

B-tier Brawlers

Colette (Damage Dealer)

Colette fires a projectile that deals more damage the higher her enemies’ health is, so the best play is to find foes quickly if you want to make the most out of her abilities.

Colette’s solid are countering Tank Brawlers but she’s not quite as strong as she used to be when she was first introduced.

Gale (Controller)

Gale has a consistent damage output thanks to his waves of snowballs that he can pelt foes with, and so sits in the B-Tier of Brawl Stars’ overall meta right now. His Super creates a powerful wind and snow that pushes enemies back, and his Twister gadget causes a tornado that stops enemies from moving forward.

Overall, he’s not the most powerful Brawler but is solid at crowd control.

Tick (Artillery)

Tick has the lowest health in Brawl Stars but he’s got the highest damage potential in the game. His Super sees him take off and launch his own head at enemies before it explodes and knocks them back while destroying obstacles.

He’s not the easiest to play due to his low health, but if you can keep him alive, Tick can be a devastating Brawler.

Nani (Marksman)

Nani isn’t the best Marksman in the game, but she’s still a good choice because she’s effective at countering other Marksmen. Her Super summons a drone called Peep which can be steered into enemies and explode.

The Autofocus gadget adds extra damage to the Super the further Peep travels. If you can utilize the gadget at the right time, Nani can be quite a formidable opponent.

Buster (Tank)

Buster has solid movement speed and a high damage output when attacking from close range. His Super passively charges whenever his allies are nearby, and he attacks by projecting a wave of light, with his Super creating a barrier that blocks incoming projectiles and converts them into a counterattack.

His second Star Power grants him a shield that makes him immune to slows, stuns, or knockbacks whenever his Super is activated. This can make him extremely difficult to take down, giving him great survivability.

Stu (Assasin)

Stu doesn’t do a huge amount of damage compared to some other Assassins but he’s sitting in B-tier because he’s got a lot of versatility.

His Super is particularly mobile and can also be charged in a single hit. Once activated he’ll dash across the map and leave a trail of burning rubber behind him that damages any enemies that touch it.

Crow (Assassin)

Crow has the distinct ability to poison enemies which will deal extra damage to them over time. He’s got really fast movement speed and strong Super mobility.

His biggest setbacks are his lower health pool and the fact his normal attack doesn’t do much damage as the poison compensates for this. If poison sounds like a weapon you want to wield, then Crow and his poisonous daggers could be the Brawler for you.

Jessie (Controller)

Jessie’s biggest strength is that she can activate her Hypercharge fairly quickly — which in turn increases the health and damage of her next Super turret. The turret excels at attacking enemies, defending the area, and distracting any oncoming attackers.

Unfortunately despite her effective Super, Jessie’s become a lot easier to counter in more recent metas so she remains in B-tier for now.

Melodie (Assassin)

Melodie is a tricky Brawler to master but in the right hands, she can be extremely deadly. She’s particularly good against other snipers, especially in the later stages of the game.

She’s not a character we could strongly recommend to anyone, however, which is why we’ve placed her firmly in B-tier.

Lola (Damage Dealer)

While Lola can be quite versatile, her problem is that she doesn’t exactly excel at anything she does.

Nothing in her kit really stands out above the rest, and that ultimately makes her a middling Damage Dealer in the overall meta but she can still hold her own alright in the B-tier.

Kit (Support)

Kit’s Super allows him to jump across the map a fair distance, and if he lands on an enemy, he’ll damage and stun them. If it’s an ally, however, he’ll heal them for a short period instead.

The versatility of his Super, and the fact that it charges itself over time is what makes him a solid Support Brawler even though he’s not the strongest one in the game.

Coderlius (Assassin)

A screenshot of Cordelius in Brawl Stars.

Cordelius’ strongest weapon is his Super, which sends enemies into the Shadow Realm. Within the Realm, they can’t use their Super, Gadgets, or Hypercharge. Coderlius himself can’t use Gadgets in the Realm but he can use his Hypercharge that slows enemies down.

Ultimately, this Super makes Cordelius effective at countering a variety of Brawlers, but you’ll need to wait a bit to unleash it first.

Gene (Controller)

Gene is pretty effective when it comes to honing in on opponents. His Super can pull foes into his location, his Lamp Blowout gadget pushes them back, and the Vengeful Spirit gadget first projectiles that hone in on enemies, and scale in damage the further they travel.

If you like the idea of flushing your opponent’s out, Gene is a solid Brawler to go for. He’s also not particularly easy to counter.

Penny (Controller)

Penny has received a range buff recently, but she still lacks the damage output required, meaning she’s in the B tier for now.

Her Super lobs cannonballs that shoot far across the map, and briefly set the ground alight on impact. Thanks to the aforementioned buff they can now travel even further which makes it tricky for enemies to avoid them.

Bea (Marksman)

Bea wields bees to help her on the battlefield and she can even slow her enemies down with a swarm of them.

Bea can deal a lot of big damage and she really excels against Brawlers with high HP in the current meta which means she’s jumped up in the rankings recently.

Ruffs (Support)

Ruffs has been lower down in the meta in the past but his Hypercharge is extremely strong right now. It will instantly give a teammate their Hypercharge which if timed right means you can spam it twice to cause a lot of devastation. The power of this he propelled Ruffs up into the B-Tier.

His Super sends a supply drop from the sky that can damage enemies, and give allies a power-up that boosts their damage and health.

Griff (Controller)

Griff’s Gadgets are ideal for opening up the map with a Piggy Bank that explodes causing area and enemy damage. His Super is also pretty powerful.

Unfortunately, his primary attack is extremely slow-moving and easy to avoid, which has kept him from reaching the highest portions of the meta for a while but he’s still just about in the B-tier.

C-tier Brawlers

Meg (Tank)

Meg is a Tank, so in theory she should be tough to eliminate, but unfortunately due to recent nerfs, her health has been chopped a lot which makes it tough to recommend her in the meta.

If you can keep her alive, however, she can still dish out some painful damage in her advanced form.

Willow (Controller)

Willow’s Super makes her solid when she comes up against Tanks thanks to her Super which lets her take control of an enemy for a limited amount of time.

Despite this, however, there are far better controllers in the meta. Though, Willow certainly isn’t the worst Brawler out there.

Rosa (Tank)

Rosa struggles to really impact the game due to all the tough Damage Dealers in the meta.

There are a lot of Damage Dealers that can take her down pretty easily, and because of this, she’s usually more trouble than she’s worth to use.

Tara (Damage Dealer)

There are a handful of Brawlers that are ideal to pick over Tara in the current meta, but she’s still a fairly solid character.

Her Black Hole Super can pull nearby enemies in and explode to damage them, so if that sounds like a power you’d love to wield, she’s still an alright pick.

Shelly (Damage Dealer)

Shelly’s best advantage is that the area spread of her attacks allows her to sweep bushes and expose enemies hiding inside them without having to go in them herself. It’s great for picking foes off and keeping yourself out of some danger at the same time.

Despite this, there are plenty of alternative Damage Dealers that can do a better job in a match.

Emz (Controller)

Emz is in a similar position to Lola in that she’s just solidly ‘okay’ as a Brawler.

There isn’t much in kit her that sets her apart and anything she can achieve in a match could be done better by a different Controller.

Brock (Marksman)

Up against other Marksman like Piper, and Belle, Brock just isn’t in the same league right now. He’s also a prime target for Brawler Assassins who can dispel him really efficiently.

His rockets do have a good attack range, but more experienced players will typically be able to avoid them with ease.

Bibi (Tank)

Bibi’s Hypercharge gives her a great shield and speed boost she receives.

Compared to other Tanks in Brawl Stars, however, Bibi just doesn’t make as much impact at the moment.

Colt (Damage Dealer)

Colt is a good Damage Dealer who can destroy obstacles and increase his own movement speed.

This makes him handy at opening up the map to potentially expose enemies, but other Damage Dealers pack a bigger punch.

Leon (Assassin)

Leon’s Hypercharge lets him remain invisible when attacking as long as his Super is activated.

If you like taking a sneaky and stealthy approach Leon might stand out to you but he’s far from the best Assassin in the game.

Eve (Damage Dealer)

Eve unfortunately is incredibly easy to predict and counter due to her slow-moving projectiles.

She’s not the worst Damage Dealer but there are plenty of other Brawlers that can do the job better, so we’d advise looking for an alternative unless you really enjoy playing her.

Buzz (Assassin)

Buzz is tricky to really make an impact with especially if you’re up against Damage Dealers like Chester and Surge in a match, so he’s firmly in Brawl Stars’ C-Tier for now.

However, his Hypercharge is still useful and effective if you can pull it off successfully. It recharges his Super instantly if you hit a wall on the map. Once you’ve got your Super ready, it can be unleashed to stun enemies.

Carl (Damage Dealer)

Carl’s highlight is his Flying Hook gadget that’s a great tool in the right hands — but you’ll need to be a pretty skilled player if you want to make the most out of him.

With so many other Damage Dealers to choose from, Carl’s slightly lower in the meta at the moment.

Otis (Controller)

There aren’t a lot of Brawlers Otis can successfully counter which pulls him down in the rankings.

He’s not the worst Damage Dealer on offer but he’s certainly not the best either.

Sprout (Artielly)

Compared to other Artielly Brawlers like Barley, and Larry & Lawrie, Sprout’s not the best choice right now.

He did receive a slight damage boost in a recent update but it hasn’t done much to move him up the rankings.

Grom (Artillery)

Unfortunately, Grom’s projectiles are just painfully slow, and there are a lot of Brawlers who can counter him effortlessly.

He’s not bad to use, particularly if you’re up against less experienced players but his easy-to-counter nature has him sitting at the bottom of our C-tier.

D-tier characters

If you’ve gotten this far without seeing one of your favorite Brawlers mentioned, they’ll be at the bottom placement of our overall tier list:

Character	Role
Ash	(Tank)
Bo	(Controller)
Bonnie	(Marksman)
Bull	(Tank)
Charlie	(Controller)
Chuck	(Controller)
Doug	(Support)
Edgar	(Assassin)
El Primo	(Tank)
Gray	(Support)
Fang	(Assassin)
Hank	(Tank)
Jacky	(Tank)
Janet	(Marksman)
Maisie	(Marksman)
Mandy	(Marksman)
Mico	(Assassin)
Mr. P	(Controller)
Lou	(Controller)
Pam	(Support)
Poco	(Support)
Sam	(Assassin)
Spike	(Damage Dealer)

When it comes to characters in the D-Tier, overall, there are too many better alternatives you could be using. We’d advise against picking any of them, especially if you’re looking to compete in the more competitive side of the game like ranked. We’ll update the above table as the meta shifts around in future so make sure to check back regularly for all of the latest placements.

That’s our full Brawl Stars tier list. If you’re a fan of other Supercell games, check out all the latest Supercell Creator codes on offer, a breakdown of our Clash Royale tier list, or the best Clash Royale decks.

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