Best Brawlers for Beginners

New to Brawl Stars? These brawlers have forgiving kits, high survivability, or simple attacks that make them ideal for learning the game.

Beginner-friendly brawlers share a few traits: high HP to survive mistakes, straightforward attacks without complex timing, and kits that work well even without deep map knowledge. The list below filters for Tank and Damage Dealer classes, then ranks them by current meta strength so you learn with brawlers that also perform well.

#TierBrawlerClassMeta Score
1 S Colette Damage Dealer 86
2 B Najia Damage Dealer 70
3 B Damian Tank 70
4 B Shelly Damage Dealer 65
5 B Lola Damage Dealer 64
6 B Buzz Tank 62
7 C Bull Tank 61
8 C Rico Damage Dealer 57
9 C Sam Tank 57
10 C Colt Damage Dealer 55
11 C Nita Damage Dealer 55
12 C 8-Bit Damage Dealer 54
13 C Griff Damage Dealer 53
14 C Trunk Tank 53
15 C Jacky Tank 51
16 C El Primo Tank 50
17 D Carl Damage Dealer 49
18 D Lumi Damage Dealer 49
19 D Bibi Tank 47
20 D Hank Tank 47
21 D Moe Damage Dealer 47
22 D Surge Damage Dealer 47
23 D Ash Tank 47
24 D Rosa Tank 46
25 D Maisie Damage Dealer 46
26 D Frank Tank 45
27 D Draco Tank 45
28 D Pearl Damage Dealer 43
29 D Clancy Damage Dealer 40
30 D Janet Damage Dealer 40
31 D Buster Tank 39
32 D R-T Damage Dealer 38
33 D Darryl Tank 36
34 D Meg Tank 35

Filtered to Tank and Damage Dealer classes. Ranked by meta score (2026-06-10).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best brawlers for beginners in Brawl Stars?
The best brawlers for beginners are Colette, Najia, Damian. These brawlers have high HP or straightforward attack patterns that forgive positioning mistakes.
Which brawler class is easiest for new players?
Tank and Damage Dealer classes are generally the easiest for beginners. Tanks survive longer and deal damage up close, while Damage Dealers have simple, direct attacks.
Should beginners avoid Assassins and Controllers?
Assassins require precise timing and positioning to play effectively. Controllers (like Spike or Sandy) have complex area-denial kits. Both classes have a steeper learning curve and are better suited to experienced players.