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Best Brawl Stars characters to play in 2025: Complete Brawlers tier list
Image credit: Supercell TL;DR Brawl Stars has over 90 brawlers, each offering unique mechanics, roles, and playstyles. Brawlers are ranked into five tiers: S, A, B, C, and D based on win rate, use rate, and meta relevance. The game is well-balanced, so personal playstyle and comfort matter more than just raw tier placement. Lumi, … Continued The post Best Brawl Stars characters to play in 2025: Complete Brawlers tier list appeared first on Esports Insider.
TL;DR
- Brawl Stars has over 90 brawlers, each offering unique mechanics, roles, and playstyles.
- Brawlers are ranked into five tiers: S, A, B, C, and D based on win rate, use rate, and meta relevance.
- The game is well-balanced, so personal playstyle and comfort matter more than just raw tier placement.
- Lumi, Hank, Angelo, and Carl are among the best Brawl Stars characters to play as.
- Some of the worst Brawl Stars characters include Doug, Charlie, and Eve.
Brawl Stars has over 90 Brawlers, with new ones being consistently released every few months. With constant meta shifts, buffs, and nerfs, choosing the best Brawl Stars characters to climb the Trophy Road is essential. To assist you, we’ve compiled a complete Brawl Stars tier list to identify the best Brawlers in the game.
Brawl Stars Tier List Explained
Before we get into that tier list, it’s important to know what each tier signifies. Our Brawl Stars tier list breaks the 92 Brawlers across five tiers:
- S Tier: Meta-defining, must-pick brawlers
- A Tier: Strong picks with wide utility
- B Tier: Viable in most maps and modes
- C Tier: Average performers or map-specific
- D Tier: Underwhelming or niche use
That being said, using an S Tier Brawler who you are unfamiliar with can be outperformed with a C Tier Brawler by a player who understands their mechanics well.
Overall, Brawl Stars remains a balanced game, which is why it’s important to master Brawlers on your own as well.
All Brawl Stars Characters Ranked
Here’s our ultimate tier list of all Brawl Stars characters ranked.
| Rank Tier | Brawlers |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Lumi, Hank, Angelo, Carl, Chester, Frank, Bibi, Bea, Kenji, Spike, Stu, Mandy, Surge, Rico, Piper, Edgar, Colt, Dynamike, Mortis |
| A Tier | Jae-Yong, Finx, Ollie, Meeple, Tara, Nita, Jessie, El Primo, Byron, Tick, Gray, Squeak, Max, Crow, Leon, Fang, Brock, Buzz |
| B Tier | Buster, Mr. P, Juju, Amber, Maisie, Grom, Janet, Gale, Melodie, Poco, Darryl, Gus, Bo, Penny, Belle, Kit, Lily, Shelly |
| C Tier | Ash, Jacky, Meg, Pearl, Shade, Sandy, Griff, Lou, Berry, Mico, Cordelius, Nani, Bull, Sprout, Barley, Gene, Colette, Emz |
| D Tier | Doug, Charlie, Eve, Draco, Bonnie, R-T, Sam, Otis, Lola, Ruffs, Chuck, Rosa, Moe, Willow, Clancy, Larry & Lawrie, 8-Bit, Pam |
The 10 Best Brawlers In Brawl Stars
While the tier list is a helpful guide on knowing who the strongest Brawler in Brawl Stars is, that doesn’t always mean that they are the best.
If you are new to the game or want a single Brawler to master, we recommend using the following list of Brawlers, who are all powerful characters in Brawl Stars, but are also beginner-friendly. Therefore, without further ado, here are the top 10 Brawlers in Brawl Stars:
1. Lumi
- Lumi dominates team-based and objective game modes because of her AoE pressure.
- She has a unique main attack, throwing a mace that returns to her and deals damage both ways.
2. Finx
- Finx is a fast Brawler and can also control areas, while giving allies a boost, making him a great pick in team-based modes.
- For his super, Finx creates a huge area that lasts for seven seconds. Inside this, the projectile speed of allies is increased while enemies’ speeds are significantly decreased.
3. Jae-Yong
- Jae-Yong may be a new Brawler on the block, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t one of the best characters in Brawl Stars.
- He is a support Brawler, and has a fast movement speed, long range attacks, with a fast reload. His super has two modes which allow him to speed up allies or even heal them.
4. Meeple
- The main reason why Meeple is on this list is because their main attack not only does a lot of damage but also zooms in on the enemy, basically a hack-free aim assist.
- With his super possessing AoE damage, one of the most in the game, Meeple is one of the best picks in Brawl Stars.
5. Ollie
- Ollie charges his super through main attacks. Furthermore, his main attack has a good range in the form of a narrow cone, making it easy to aim.
- His super damages enemies around him and also hypnotises them, making it a two-for-one.
6. Shelly
- Shelly might be the only Brawler every player in the game has used at least once, since she is unlocked at the beginning.
- Every player might have her, but she remains one of the best Brawlers in the game. Her cone-sized projectile main attack, along with a super which destroys structures, makes her a good pick across a variety of game modes.
7. Colt
- Colt’s main attack makes him tough to master, since he fires a series of projectiles in one direction. Therefore, they are tough to aim at the enemy.
- However, if you get the hang of it, he is a must-pick in open maps, whether you are playing solo or with a team.
8. Hank
- Unlike Ollie, Hank charges his super by taking damage. His tanky build makes him a good frontline against the enemy while also allowing him to charge his Super.
- His Super can charge up a huge balloon, even damaging all enemies at once if timed right.
9. Kenji
- Kenji is an awesome Brawler to master if you like assassins. His trait allows him to heal himself while dealing damage.
- Furthermore, his main attack allows him to dash and slash, making him very agile and a high damage dealer.
10. Chester
- Chester is one of the best Legendary Brawlers (like Kenji). They may be tough to unlock, but are certainly worth it, therefore earning a mention in the list of the best Brawlers in Brawl Stars.
- He is one of the tougher Brawlers to master in the game, but has a unique Super, which changes upto 5 times during a game; each with a different attribute.
Best Brawlers For Each Class
Unlike other MOBAs, which have clearly defined roles, Brawl Stars is much more flexible. While the Brawlers can be divided into different roles, these aren’t completely fixed.
This is because the game has a variety of different modes and maps, which keep rotating as well. Therefore, the role of each Brawler in these modes and maps keeps changing.
We have compiled only legendary brawlers across each role, though. This is a good start to understanding the different characters. For example, if you are looking for the most powerful character in Brawl Stars, start by checking out the assassins listed below.
- Assassin: Shade, Leon, Mortis
- Tank: Frank, Bibi, El Primo
- Damage Dealer: Spike, Colt, Colette
- Marksman: Piper, Bea, Mandy
- Artillery: Dynamike, Tick, Penny
- Controller: Emz, Sandy, Bo
- Support: Byron, Max, Poco
Tips for Choosing the Right Brawl Stars Character
Figure out which modes and maps you play the most
Some Brawlers are great in Brawl Ball, but might not be the best pick in Heist or Solo Knockout. Furthermore, playing a long-range S Tier Brawler on a map which has fewer open areas will just diminish their effect.
Therefore, figure out the modes and maps you play the most, and use Brawlers’ good at that. You can go the other way around as well – you can choose Brawlers you like and only play modes in which they excel.
Prioritise specialisation early on over flexibility
“Jack of all trades, master of none,” holds in Brawl Stars as well. If you are new to the game, it’s better to select a few Brawlers and master them. This will help you accumulate Trophies faster.
Additionally, you need to level up Brawlers by playing them. Therefore, this allows you to do both at the same time.
Later on, you can diversify your Brawlers of choice once you get the hang of the game.
Check out which Brawler fits you best
This point might seem counterintuitive, but it’s important to mention. There is no right way to pick Brawlers in the game, especially in the early stages, since Brawl Stars is pretty balanced.
Therefore, you need to select a Brawler which suits your playstyle and, more importantly, you have fun playing with. Each Brawler is very unique and has varying main attacks, supers, and traits.
We recommend trying out Brawlers from different roles to understand what feels most natural.
Watch top players and content creators
The best way to select the best Brawlers for yourself is by observing popular creators and pro-players.
Brawl Stars has an evolving esports scene where you can tune in to check out the best tricks for positioning, dodging, and Super usage.
Test Brawlers in the Training Grounds
Use the Practice Mode before joining a game to understand the Brawler. This is a risk-free environment, allowing you to get comfortable before taking them into real matches.
Conclusion
Therefore, to conclude, Brawl Stars has a well-balanced and fast-evolving roster of characters and Brawlers. As a result, there’s no single best Brawl Stars character for everyone. The key to success is finding a Brawler that suits your playstyle and learning to use it effectively.
Use our tier list and role breakdowns as guides and not rules. This is because personal comfort outperforms raw stats. Last but not least, pick Brawlers you enjoy playing because fun leads to mastery over time.
FAQs
There is no single pick as the best Brawler. Some of the best include Spike, Stu, Mandy, Surge, Colt, and Rico. Use our S Tier to know who the most powerful ones are.
Focusing on high-tier, consistent Brawlers like Gene, Max, or Spike to max out is a good option. That being said, the Brawler, which suits your mode and map of choice to max out, is often the best choice.
Meg (mech form), Surge, and Shely with full upgrades have some of the highest burst potential.
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