Brawl Stars Tier List (April 2025 Update): Best Brawlers Ranked by Game Modes & Meta

Welcome to the ultimate Brawl Stars Tier List for April 2025! Whether you’re grinding trophies or pushing in Power League, knowing which brawlers are dominating the meta is crucial. This tier list ranks brawlers based on competitive viability, game mode performance, and synergy with current maps and gear setups.

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Tier Breakdown

S Tier (Meta Dominant): These brawlers are the strongest picks across most modes. High win rates, versatility, and often require bans in competitive.
A Tier (Strong): Reliable and powerful in the right hands. Excellent in specific maps and modes.
B Tier (Balanced): Usable but situational. Needs good synergy or map advantage.
C Tier (Below Average): Not recommended unless in niche situations.
D Tier (Underperforming): Weak in current meta. Use with caution.

S Tier Brawlers (Best of the Best)

Cordelius – Incredible control and mobility. Dominates in Knockout and Gem Grab.
Buster – High burst damage and great survivability. Best in Brawl Ball.
Chester – Random Supers but extremely high value. Shines in Heist and Solo Showdown.
Fang – Excellent initiation and team wipe potential. Top pick in Bounty and Knockout.

A Tier Brawlers (Highly Viable)

Bonnie – Versatile with two forms. Strong in Knockout and Siege.
Max – Great team speed synergy and reload speed. Strong in Gem Grab.
Griff – Powerful wall-breaking and burst damage. Useful in Hot Zone.
Buzz – Great for close-range maps. Strong in Brawl Ball.
Bibi – Knockback mechanics are strong on tight maps.
Leon – Invisibility provides outplay potential in Showdown.

B Tier Brawlers (Situational)

Frank – Good area damage but slow. Viable in Hot Zone.
El Primo – Tanky with high jump value. Needs right map to work.
Penny – Strong turret play, especially on defense-heavy maps.
Nita – Bear can control lanes well but lacks damage burst.
Barley – Works well on control maps but counters exist.

C Tier Brawlers (Weak Picks)

Colt – High skill cap but often outclassed.
Dynamike – Struggles against fast brawlers and counters.
Rosa – Needs bushes and tight maps to be effective.
Poco – Good healing, but falls short solo unless paired.

D Tier Brawlers (Avoid in Competitive)

Shelly – Only viable in very close-range maps or vs tanks.
Tick – Too easy to counter in current meta.

Stay tuned — this list updates monthly to match the latest balance changes and seasonal updates!

Last Updated: April 2025