BARLEY
A
OVERALL TIER
72
META SCORE
MODE RATINGS
GEM GRAB
85
HOT ZONE
80
KNOCKOUT
70
BRAWL BALL
50
BOUNTY
62
HEIST
84
COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES
BARLEY BEATS
WEAK AGAINST
BEST BUILD
Star Powers
Gadgets
Hypercharge
Bottled-Up Rage
BEST MAPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Barley is currently S-tier in Gem Grab with a score of 85/100. As a Thrower, Barley excels in Gem Grab and rewards players who understand positioning and map control.
The optimal build for Barley focuses on maximizing thrower strengths. Use the recommended Star Power and Gadget combination shown in our build guide, paired with Speed and Shield gears for survivability in most modes.
Barley is countered by Mortis and Edgar, who exploit Barley's weaknesses in mobility or range. On the flip side, Barley consistently beats Bull and El Primo.
Barley performs best in Gem Grab (S-tier, 85/100). As a Thrower, Barley's kit is designed to excel in Gem Grab objectives. See the mode ratings section for a complete breakdown across all 6 modes.
Barley pairs exceptionally well with Gale and Emz. These synergies amplify Barley's strengths and compensate for weaknesses in teamfight scenarios.
SIMILAR BRAWLERS
BARLEY GUIDE SUMMARY
Barley is a Thrower in Brawl Stars with the strongest mode rating in Gem Grab. This guide collects the key Barley build choices, counters, synergies, mode ratings and map advice in one place so players can decide when to pick Barley in ranked, ladder and friendly matches.
Use the matchup notes to compare Barley against Mortis and Edgar, then check the mode ratings before locking the brawler. BrawlUp updates these pages from the same brawler database used by the tier list, matchup simulator and BrawlScore coach.
BARLEY DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Barley players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
QUICK STATS
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Win Rate
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Pick Rate
A
OVERALL TIER
Gem Grab
BEST MODE
BEST SYNERGIES
PRO TIPS
Thrower Game Plan
Barley is strongest when played like a thrower: choose fights around Gem Grab, hold useful angles, and avoid forcing low-value duels before the objective is ready.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Mortis or Edgar. If those brawlers appear, play slower, use cover more carefully, and let teammates create the first opening.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Barley with Gale or Emz when possible. The best comps cover Barley's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Gem Grab pressure.
TEAMPLAY