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 Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers tier list for each brawler in the Rare category. Note that we did not account for mutations, which are only available for a limited time.

Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers Tier List

This Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers Tier list is for Season 26:

S Tier

Colt – One of the first brawlers players usually unlock, and for good reason. Colt's attack puts pressure on enemies, deals a lot of damage, and his super is incredible. A good Colt can be useful in any game mode. He can break walls, deal a lot of damage, and all of his gadgets and star powers have their uses. Slick Boots increases his walking speed, but Magnum special is great for any combat situations. We recommend Silver bullet, his gadget that allows him to break walls. It can help you chase brawlers in showdown, or open lanes in heist.

With Colt's new Hypercharge Ability increasing his Super's width (to 120%!), he now joins the S Tier of Rare Brawlers. Additionally, the damage, shield and speed buffs to his Hypercharge catapult our favorite gunslinger to the top spot of the Rare Brawlers Tier List. Although all Hypercharge received some nerfs, it still doesn't really Hamper Colt's effectiveness.

Colt's most recent buff gave him a faster reload speed, officially putting him on the top of our Rare Brawlers Tier list. Our favorite gunslinger in the game finally reached the apex of his category. Even if Supercell introduces a nerf to him in the future, we still feel he will be the best in the whole rarity.

Poco – The absolute best healer in the game, by far. His attacks pierce through enemies, his super heals some brawlers back to full health, and he can tank some hits along the way. His Da Capo Star Power heals teammates just by attacking them, which can heal teammates and damage enemies all at once.

Pam and Byron are also good healers with their own advantages, but Poco makes it easy. His attack spreads pretty far and deals decent damage for what he tries to accomplish. For healing purposes, use his Da Capo Star power and Tuning Fork gadget for max medical performance. Both of his Star Powers as well as his Tuning Fork gadgets all received buffs due to the Power Level 11 adjustments back in October.

Poco is still the best healer, but he lost his top spot with Colt earning some buffs and a Hypercharge. Nevertheless, he still remains a top option for several modes and uses. We also hope to see him get an extremely cracked Hypercharge ability. And yes, I'm a biased Poco main.

Season 26 Notes – Poco remains in the S tier below Colt. He received no balance changes since our last update to the tier list.

A Tier

Brock – A brawler with good range, high damage, and an area of effect after each rocket makes its impact. Brock's damage can take away over 2000 HP at power level 11 if he has a damage gear equipped. Use that with his Rocket No 4. Gadget, and a reload gear. At that point, you'll never run out of ammo, deal insane damage, and you have four shots to save yourself in case things go sour.

Both of Brock's gadgets are great. Rocket Laces is great for jumping away from close range brawlers. Rocket fuel is awesome for destroying walls and giving you more places to shoot. Overall, Brock doesn't need a hypercharge to remain with the best of the best. Overall, he received no changes in the latest Starr Toon update, but still great to use nonetheless.

However, we moved Brock down to A tier, considering the dangers of other long-range brawlers, like Mandy and Piper. Unfortunately, Brock just can't reach them (literally and figuratively). He hasn't received any significant changes recently, so there's no reason to move him back up. Lastly, we noticed that Brock received no buffs or nerfs since 2022, showing Supercell is content with his performance right now.

El Primo – El Primo's new Hypercharge now puts him among the best close-range brawlers in Brawl Stars. For a time, he was one of the worst. Personally, we love using in him in Brawl Ball, where he deals a ton of damage up close, has a ton of HP, and comes with a deadly Super.

Additionally, he can jump to the other side of the map, destroy some walls, and open lanes for scoring. He used to be a rather average close-range brawler, but he's easy to get and fun to play with now that he's got a Hypercharge ability.

Furthermore, Primo received multiple buffs in the latest patch. Overall, he now deals more damage with his main attack, El Fuego Star Power, and Asteroid Belt gadget. Additionally, his Hypercharge lets him pull enemies in when he uses his Super. Suffice to say, Primo is bringing close-range brawlers back into the meta!

Barley – Recent updates have made Barley a lot more viable. In 2024, he received a Super Damage buff (twice), a main attack damage buff, and a buff to his Super recharge rate. Couple that with his Star Powers and Gadgets, and Barley sneakily crawled his way up to the A tier.

Barley can use his Sticky Syrup Mixer to slow down any-close range foes, or those standing on the other side of a wall. Or, his Herbal Tonicc Gadget heals teammates and himself. Additionally, you can use his Extra Noxious Star Power to add more damage to your attacks, or his Medical Use Star Power to heal yourself with each attack.

Regardless of what you choose, Barley can have multiple uses and effective builds to make him a great brawler. Whether you focus on healing or attacking, Barley should be capable of servicing either need. We look forward to seeing his Hypercharge.

B Tier

Rosa – A tanky brawler with a super who makes her even more tanky. It can be hard to play as a close-range brawler, especially with so many others having slow, stun, or knock back mechanics. That being said, Rosa is tough to take down, and even tougher with the right setup. She's one of the better close-range fighters of the game.

On game modes like Hot Zone, use her Grow Light gadget, which creates bushes around her. Her Plant Life Star power lets her increase her health when in bushes. You may not get a lot of KOs and you'll likely be knocked out more, but you'll have a better chance of winning.

Rosa's new Hypercharge and recent buffs make her one of the best close range options in the game. That being said, it's extremely hard for close range brawlers to be the best, considering that map rotation plays a big role in their success. In open maps with very little coverage, Rosa becomes a massive liability for those who don't play as her. In close range maps/modes, she's an absolute menace. Overall, it all balances out and she's still extremely powerful.

Sadly, we kept Rosa in the B tier due to a health nerf back in the Starr Toon Studio Patch. As a tanky brawler, losing your most important asset makes you harder to use. However, she did receive a slight charge to her Hypercharge charge rate, meaning she'll be at her best a bit faster now.

Nita – She's not bad, but without her bear she's not the greatest. Her attack range is fairly short, though she does reload quickly. Her super is good, but when her bear is destroyed she's back to being an open target. She deals decent damage, and she can take some too, but there's nothing about her that makes her pop out.

However, Nita is good at a few things. Her attack can't travel through walls, but if you shoot at certain angles you can just about hit anyone hiding around a corner. Her bear can also corner enemies, even if it doesn't get to deal damage. It'll give you the chance you need to finish off your enemy, and build toward your next super.

Fun fact, Nita's last nerf was back in 2020 while also only receiving three buffs since. Out of all the brawlers in the Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers tier list, Supercell seems really content with her right now. We feel the same way, as she's easy to unlock but still useful after you unlock 70+ brawlers.

C Tier

Bull – With the exception of Snake Prairie and a few other maps, Bull is relatively useless. His attack range is way too small, and although it deals a lot of damage it doesn't beat every brawler in 1v1s. Despite being a bully, he's usually the one getting bullied himself. You'd get much more out of Shelly, who everyone gets for free. She has better range, her super wins almost every close-corner 1v1, and she moves faster.

Bull isn't the worst brawler, but he definitely takes time getting used to. Only use him in maps and modes with a lot of walls that cater to his play-style. We only really recommend using him in Bounty (specifically, Snake Prairie), and Brawl Ball/Heist Maps with a lot of walls.

However, Bull finally moved out of the D tier last year since he's one of a few brawlers to own a Hypercharge ability right now. Bull's Hypercharge gives him a shield during his super, while increasing his speed, damage, and shield without it. It received a few nerfs in Season 24, as all brawlers received adjustments to their Hypercharges. Nevertheless, Bull remains the worst Brawler in this Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers Tier List.

That wraps it up for the Brawl Stars Rare Brawlers Tier List. We also have Super Rare, Epic, Mythic, Legendary, and Chromatic Brawlers if you're interested.

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