Brawl Stars Meta Tier List - June 2026

Best brawlers ranked SS to C after the latest balance patch (70+ changes, 35+ brawlers affected). Optimized for Ranked climbing with top team compositions.

June 2026 Meta Brawl Stars Post-Patch Rankings Ranked Play

Meta Overview

Current meta: Mobile assassins and high-DPS damage dealers dominate. Aggro/assassin comps are top priority but get countered harder by buffed control and artillery picks. Buffs to Gale, Barley, Sprout, and Mandy create real counter-options for the first time in several patches.
Rising This Patch
  • Mr. P - spawners counter buffed snipers
  • Ash - tank trait speeds up super cycling
  • Barley / Gale - reload and super buffs
  • Mandy - significant damage buff
  • Sprout - reload/damage improvements
Dropping This Patch
  • Crow - spread nerf hurts consistency
  • Bolt - new brawler, skip investing early
  • Pure aggro one-tricks hit harder by control buffs

Full Tier List

SS
Edgar
Assassin
Hyper-mobile with insane sustain and burst - dominates aggressive play across multiple modes.
Colette
Damage/Marksman
Excellent shredder of high-HP targets with strong poke and control, extremely flexible.
Mortis
Assassin
Dash mobility and healing make him a terror in close fights and objective control.
Colt
Marksman
High DPS at range with reliable burst and strong versatility across maps.
Chester
Damage Dealer
Strong area control and damage output that fits the current meta well.
Crow
Assassin
Poison ticks, mobility, and anti-heal shine - but spread nerf means use only vs low-mobility targets.
S
Starr Nova
Damage/Support
Extremely high win/use rates due to powerful kit on current maps and modes.
Damian
Tank
Tanky with strong utility/damage after adjustments; flexible frontline anchor.
Kit
Support/Assassin
Great utility and support role with mobility that enables assassin comps.
Leon
Assassin
Stealth and burst remain strong in the right matchups and map configurations.
Otis
Support/Control
Silencing utility and team support create huge value in objective-focused modes.
Najia
Damage Dealer
Overtuned kit with high impact in multiple game modes.
Mina / Pierce / Meeple
Various
Strong performers in current data with solid win rates across ranked modes.
A
BibiShadeBea MandyBoGriff BrockEmzByron SproutBullLumi MicoCordeliusJanet RicoFangShelly
B
AmberBelleTara PiperLilyGray BerryAlliSpike PennyBuzzRosa SiriusStuFinx AngeloRuffsChuck
C
GusTickMelodie SamLolaMeg Mr. PGeneCarl Jessie8-BitBuster PearlDynamikeEve SandyPamSqueak

Top 3 Team Compositions

1
Bibi + Edgar + Mortis

Aggressive all-in assassin/tank comp with high mobility, sustain, and close-range dominance. Best in Brawl Ball and Heist where pressure is king.

2
Colt + Edgar + Mortis

Balanced range plus hyper-aggressive assassins for map control and picks. Colt handles ranged pressure while Edgar and Mortis clean up close fights.

3
Colette + Edgar + Mortis

Shred/control variant excelling in objective pressure. Colette's HP-scaling damage synergizes with Mortis and Edgar for safe objective contests.

Decision Guide

Should I invest in new brawler Bolt?

Skip heavy investment early. Predictable linear attacks get shut down by Otis, Cordelius, and tank counters. Wait for post-release data before maxing.

Should I invest in Mandy/Piper after buffs?

Yes - if you have good aim and maps with walls or open sightlines. High risk/reward. Pair with spawners or protectors for best results.

Mode-specific priorities

Hot Zone/Bounty: Barley, Gale, Larry & Lawrie. Gem Grab/Heist: Mr. P spawners or Ash. Knockout: Mandy with aggro counters ready.

Video

AshBS - Full Meta Breakdown After Balance Changes (Tier Reasoning)
youtube.com/watch?v=yQoCrfa1vaU