This Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List is based off Season 23: Year of The Dragon. If you’re new to Brawl Stars, you may be wondering which brawlers in the game work the best. But reading an entire tier list can also be draining, especially if you just want to see how certain brawlers perform. So to make it shorter, here’s a tier list for each brawler in the Epic category.
Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List – S+ Tier
EMZ – One of the best brawlers in the Epic Brawler Tier List (and in the game, regardless of which mode you play). EMZ’s main attack covers a wide area that pierces through enemies. Her Bad Karma Star Power increases damage the longer enemies stay within her hair spray. She can also push away close-range brawlers with her Friendzoner gadget, giving her a window to escape. However, EMZ’s She’s insanely annoying to go up against, especially when the opponent knows what they’re doing. Additionally, EMZ hasn’t received a nerf since 2020. Furthermore, she’s received four buffs since.
Larry & Lawrie – During his release phase, Larry & Lawrie broke Brawl Stars. While we expect Supercell to address this via patch, the fact of the matter is that he’s still going to be too good. Overall, Larry’s Super brings his twin brother, Lawrie into the battlefield. At that point, most matches become 4v3s while Larry gains extra ammo with his Protocol: Assist Star Power. Furthermore, Larry and Lawrie can switch weapons with their Order: Swap gadget, making Larry much more versatile. Lawrie feels much better than your typical bot/pet. Since he moves around, he can actually potentially dodge attacks unlike Scrappy or Mr P’s. Turrets. While he keeps enemies at bay, Larry throws his attack safely behind walls. They work perfectly in almost every mode, with very few counters that work well against them. If you need to unlock an Epic Brawler next on Starr Road, we recommend focusing on unlocking this dynamic duo.
Bea – Although her first attack doesn’t do a lot of damage, her shots are relatively easy to land due to her range and reload speed. Her second charged attack is devastating, and is usually the final nail in the coffin you need to take down your enemy. This more than compensates for her low HP. The Instant Bea-Load Star power also gives her an extra charged shot in case you miss. She’s good to use in any game mode. Bea’s range and potential damage output make her one of the best of the best. She easily deserves an S+ tier ranking.
Gale – Rounding out this trio of frustrating brawlers ends us up with Gale. Overall, Gale is dangerous as both a close and long range threat, thanks to his Star Powers. The former Chromatic Brawler will either slow you (Freezing Snow) or straight up stun you (Blustery Blow). Additionally, his Twister gadget is extremely useful for modes like Volley Brawl, Ball Brawl, or Gem Grab. He easily deserves an S+ tier ranking. Overall, we feel Gale is easily the most annoying brawler in the game, even more so than Tick. Nevertheless, it also explains why he’s so good.
S Tier
Stu – When Stu first came out, he broke the game. After a few balance changes and updates, he came back down to Earth. Still, he’s one of the best options for Showdown. He shoots two projectiles per attack, and as long as one lands, he’ll charge his super. Give him the breakthrough gadget and he’ll be smashing through walls in search for his next victim. His star powers are decent, though thankfully don’t make him more powerful than he already is. Overall, we recommend Stu any time you have a challenge centered around defeating a certain number of enemies.
Ash – The trash knight brawler stands as one of the best close range options in Brawl Stars. The more damage he receives, the faster and more powerful he becomes. He works especially well with a Poco or Byron who can heal him constantly throughout a game. Overall, we love Ash in several team based modes like Brawl Ball, Gem Grab, and even Hot Zone. Additionally, Ash’s Super spawns little robotic rat buddies who should provide more frustration for single projectile brawlers. He also received an HP buff in the latest update, making him even more intimidating to face off against. The only thing keeping Ash away from the S+ tier would be Ash’s slight delay before attacking. While typically not an issue for him, it is known to cause Ash losing those close 1v1 situations. Additionally, most short-range brawlers, including Ash, struggle in maps with very little cover. Nevertheless, he stands among the best close-range brawlers in the game.
Grom – A thrower with incredible range and spread, Grom is not to be trifled with. His main attack splits into four bombs that deal a good amount of damage. His Super does the same thing, but it’s an even bigger bomb, dealing more damage and pushes enemies away. Both of his gadgets are useful, whether it means revealing bushes or shooting launching three bombs with one ammo. We recommend using his X-Factor Star Power, which increases main attack’s damage by 30% at max range. Considering he’s a thrower who won’t want to get close to enemies, this is a very useful star power. Overall, while Grom received more nerfs than buffs in recent updates, his attack covers a wide area and makes him one of the best throwers. Grom received a few nerfs in 2023, pushing him down to the S tier. However, he’s only a buff or two away from being back at the top again.
Mandy – This long range brawler dethroned Piper way back, with the longest possible range in the game. Outside of her Super, which deals massive damage with infinite range, Mandy can usually just sit back and pick opponents off. Additionally, she deals the same amount of damage regardless of the distance, making her stronger in CQC. Furthermore, Mandy can defend herself with useful gadgets, either by slowing enemies down (Carmelize) or shooting them through walls (Cookie Crumbs). We recommend her In my sights star power, which grants Mandy 20% speed to her focus, allowing her to reach farther distances faster.
Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List – A Tier
Bo – Bo would be on top of this list if his Super Totem gadget charged supers over time. However, he’s still a great brawler who does a lot of damage and has good range. His mines can quickly change the situation of any match. They can stun the enemy for two seconds if he has his Snare a Bear Star Power active. His Circling Eagle Star power is nice for any map like Snake Prairie where the whole map is covered in bushes. Overall, while not as impactful as he used to be, Bo still provides a solid option across many modes. He recently received a minor damage buff to his attack (600 –> 700), though you only really notice if you pull consecutive shots off. While we believe he’s a tweak away from the S tier, Bo remains a great option for modes like Bounty, Knockout, Gem Grab, and Hot Zone.
Lola – We don’t often see too much about Lola, who we consider one of the most underrated brawlers in the game. She works similarly to Max, Pearl, and Pam, as her shots shoot straightforward but spread out. This allows Lola to cover a decent area of the battlefield. Additionally, Lola’s Super spawns a clone, which mimics all of her movements. Overall, Lola works extremely well in most modes, like Heist, Showdown, Knockout, Bounty, Hot zone, and more. We especially love her improvise Star Power, which grants her 30% extra damage when on her last ammo.
Maisie – Maisie at launch was one of the worst brawlers. Now, she stands among the top in her rarity. Overall, Supercell needed only to adjust her projectile speed and a buff to one of her Supers to be useful. We especially love her Super, which damages all enemies close to her. Try using her Tremors Star Power, which slows enemies for two seconds, allowing you and your teammates a chance to score some takedowns. Plus Maisie’s new Hypercharge ability launches more missiles all around when using her Super. Outside of her stat buffs, the new Hypercharge adds another tool to her arsenal to wipe opponents out.
Griff – A close-range brawler with mid-long range capabilities. His Star Powers increase either his health regeneration or attack speed (we recommend the latter, “Keep the Change”). His super ability pierces through enemies and defeats almost anyone up close and personal. We recommend his Piggy Bank Gadget, so you can blow up walls and keep the mayhem going on. We recommend it for Brawl Ball or Heist if you need to reach the objective. What keeps Griff out of the S tier is how long his attack takes to finish. When you hit opponents head on, Griff deals tons of damage. However, if you miss, you’re stuck until Griff is done shooting all three waves of coins. Therefore, if you struggle to keep up with your opponent, Griff becomes almost obsolete.
Bibi – Bibi is one of the few close range brawlers who can actually stand her own ground. She moves fast, deals a ton of damage, and her super shoots out a ranged attack that bounces around. She can heal herself with her Vitamin Booster gadget, and her star powers increase her defense or speed depending on which you choose. When her main attack is fully charged, she can send opponents flying away if she needs to make a quick escape. She’s good for any mode, granted there’s some walls for her to take cover in. Additionally, Season 20 gave Bibi some more HP (200) to give her a bit more protection. Additionally, Season 21 saw her Vitamin Booster Gadget scale with her power level. She now heals 960 HP per second (a massive upgrade over 600 per second). Also worth noting: Bibi has received no nerfs since 2021. Overall, she remains one of the best close-range options in the game.
Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List – B Tier
Piper – A very long range brawler who recently got overshadowed by Mandy. Piper does more damage based on the distance between her and her opponent. Although Mandy needs to stand still to get longer range, she’ll always deal the same amount of damage per attack. Piper isn’t a lost cause though. She has two good gadgets and star powers that can give her the edge over her opponent. Plus, she can slow and push back opponents with her Auto Aimer gadget, whereas Mandy can only slow them down. Piper can also reload faster with every attack she lands by using her Snappy Sniping Star Power. Piper almost made it into the A Tier with her max damage receiving a massive buff. However, her Homemade Recipe Gadget received a 33% range nerf, limiting what she can do. Overall, she remains in the B tier as a solid long-range choice.
Pearl – Season 20’s chromatic brawler shoots multiple projectiles that spread out at a great range. However, the best way to use Pearl is to let her Heat Bar increase at least over halfway before attacking. This should increase her damage output, and also make Gadgets like Overcooked. Additionally, Pearl is a tanky brawler, with 8400 HP at Power Level 11. This means you can take more risks with her and take on those 1-v-1 scenarios. However, Pearl’s super feels like a less effective version of Maisie’s Super, though it does blow up walls. Like the other attacks, Pearl’s heat bar also indicates how much damage you’ll do, forcing you to wait before you fire. In fact, Pearl’s inability to fight right away (or with a low heat bar) affects her status on this Tier list. We moved Pearl up above Pam since she received a speed buff in the last update. This essentially helped make Pearl a deadlier Pam minus the healing capabilities. That said, it’s totally worth the sacrifice when Pearl’s heat bar raises to the max. She’s already tanky enough to take some hits, so use her with confidence if you have to fight CQC style.
Pam – Pam is the second best healer in the game after Poco. She’s more tanky, but her attack spread is sporadic. Unless you’re in your enemies face, it’ll be impossible to land every shot. However, being in the enemies personal space can also work to her advantage. Her Scrapsucker gadget takes away enemy ammo while also refilling her own. This instantly gives Pam the win in almost any 1-on-1. That being said, make sure you’re not auto-aiming with the gadget activated. The last time Pam received a balance change was back in 2020. Additionally, all the power level scaling buffed many of her abilities, keeping her up to date and ready for action. Safe to say Supercell likes where she stands. We feel the same with her in the B tier.
Bonnie – Bonnie is both long and close range, but it all depends on which form you use. Her Clyde mode has good range and health, but a slow speed and reload. Her Bonnie mode does a lot of damage and reloads quickly, but has low range and low HP. Both modes have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why she’s not higher on the list. That doesn’t mean she isn’t good, though. She’s great for Knockout and Bounty, as well as Gem Grab due to her ability to jump towards enemies and sneak attack them. Just be careful, because she’s literally the definition of a glass cannon. However, note that the Season 20 patch lowered her projectile speed by 200 points. She now attacks a bit slower than before.
Nani – Nani’s damage and range are incredible, but her HP is extremely low. Her super allows her to use Peep, a remote-controlled bomb that increases in speed the longer it’s deployed. It’s a good super, but the issue with this is that it makes Nani an easy target. This means using her Tempered Steel Star Power is a must, as it gives her an 80% shield while the bomb is deployed. Nani does have good gadgets though, as she can either teleport or transmit 80% of the damage she was supposed to receive back to her opponent. We decided to move Nani to the B Tier during Season 22. She received a nerf to both her health and Super recharge rate, making her weaker overall. The problem with Nani is that she’s a glass cannon. So while you deal tons of damage and have a great Super, you die too quickly if not careful. That said, she still works great in long-range and cl0se-range encounters.
Sam – Not many short-range brawlers have it easy in Brawl Stars. Sam is sort of an exception to that rule with abilities to make him move faster and pull enemies towards him. Firstly, Sam begins each match/life with a charged Super. When he launches it, he gains a movement speed boost. Furthermore, you can use his Magnetic Field Gadget to pull enemies towards your Knuckle Busters to clobber them. Like other short range brawlers, Sam might struggle in long range maps. However, he comes better prepared with the tools at his side.
Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List – C Tier
Colette – Colette annoys opponents by taxing their HP or pushing them away with her Push It Star Power. Additionally, her ability to either heal or deal extra damage with her gadgets makes her more unpredictable. However, Colette’s real danger comes from her Super, which deals tons of damage if players get hit both ways. However, Colette’s only issue is with actually defeating enemy brawlers. If her support isn’t great, and the randoms start sucking, then she’ll have a hard time carrying the team. Nevertheless, she makes a great option when you figure out a nice team comp with her.
Belle – Belle originally used to rank way higher on these tier lists. However, the introduction of other long-range opponents like Mandy dropped her back down to Earth. While we love her attack’s ability to bounce between enemies, it seems most players have become wise to that now. Nevertheless, Belle’s Super is great for taking down chunky enemies like Frank, Pam, or Hank. So while she might not be the best overall option, she definitely has her uses in various situations across several modes. We recommend using her in Knockout, when lives are precious and enemies stick together.
Edgar – Edgar is the easiest brawler to play with. He moves fast, charges his super quickly, jumps around, and heals with each attack. However, when you reach a high trophy count with him, people know what to expect. Plus with most brawlers having a knock-back, slow, or stun mechanic, there’s many ways to hold an Edgar off. He’s fun to play with, but not as good as some believe. However, Edgar dominates in Showdown when it comes to farming trophies. Edgar received a slight HP buff in Season 20. However, 6600 HP at Power Level 11 does not sound intimidating. Neverthelesss, he did receive a few more buffs in Season 21, putting him atop the C tier.
Hank – When Hank first came out, he caused a mini apocalypse in Brawl Stars before getting balanced out. While he’s able to attack through walls, Hank obviously doesn’t dominate like he did before. However, Season 20 increased his base damage and HP, so he definitely improved. Hank’s name rhymes with Tank, which perfectly describes his uses. He keeps opponents distracted while you and your other teammate focus on the objective. Overall, while Hank might not be the best fighter, he serves a purpose; to intimidate your enemies. Lastly, It’s Gonna Blow increases your movement speed while charging your attack. Generally, this helps push opponents back to give your team map advantage. Overall, we just think there are better close range and tankier options to keep opponents at bay. However, there’s one brawler who fits this description who we feel is worse than Hank.
Brawl Stars Epic Brawler Tier List – D Tier
Frank – Arguably one of the worst brawlers in the Brawl Stars Epic Brawlers Tier List (and in the game), though he does have the coolest design. Frank’s attack is delayed, meaning most opponents can dodge him easily. His super stuns enemies, but takes even longer to initiate. Additionally, knock-backs, deaths, or Gene pulls during his super attack will stop the attack and he’ll lose his super. If not for his high HP, Frank would likely have a 0% use rate. Not even Mary Shelley herself can help our friend out.
That wraps it up for the Brawl Stars Epic Brawlers Tier List. Feel free to check out our other Tier lists for Rare, Super Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Chromatic Brawlers if you’re interested. Until then check out About the Author.
