By Brawlio Editorial Team — Brawl Stars analysts and competitive players.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
Brawl Stars Tier List June 2026

June 2026 has a clear shape: flexible controllers and safe burst picks are outperforming narrow assassins. This tier list ranks every practical ladder option from S to D, but the goal is not to memorize letters. The goal is to understand why each tier wins, when it fails and how to adapt before the rest of the ladder catches up.
Methodology
The ranking uses win rate, pick rate, mode spread, map dependency, draft safety and how easy the brawler is to execute for the average competitive player. High pick rate with strong win rate is more convincing than a tiny sample. Low pick rate with elite win rate becomes a sleeper signal worth testing.
Key points
- S-tier means safe, flexible and high impact.
- D-tier means inefficient unless the map is perfect.
- Ranked value is weighted more than casual popularity.
S-Tier (brawler by brawler with data)
Chester at 57.7% is the most threatening lane brawler of the month. Meg at 57.6% wins by refusing to die and creating safe pressure. Amber and Shelly both around 57.5% dominate different spaces: Amber controls zones and bushes, Shelly deletes short-range threats. Mr. P at 57.4% with only 4% pick rate is the underrated meta breaker. Gray at 57% and 19.4% pick rate remains a premier playmaker.
Key points
A-Tier
A-tier contains strong brawlers that need correct maps or draft cover. Sandy, Spike, Gene, Jessie, Pam, Brock and similar picks can outperform S-tier in the right situation. The difference is consistency: they are excellent when the environment helps, but punish lazy blind-picks harder.
B-Tier
B-tier brawlers are playable but should be chosen with purpose. They often counter one popular strategy or shine on one map type. Use them when you see the matchup, not because they are your comfort pick. A B-tier specialist in the perfect draft is better than an S-tier pick used incorrectly.
C-Tier
C-tier is risky for trophy pushing because the brawler needs either a favorable map, lower enemy skill or strong teammate support. If you enjoy a C-tier brawler, keep playing it in the right rotation, but do not invest all resources there unless you accept slower progress.
D-Tier — the ones to avoid
D-tier picks are inefficient this month. Buzz is the data warning at around 44% win rate: scary when he connects, but too readable and too map-dependent. Avoid forcing D-tier brawlers into Ranked unless your team comp specifically unlocks them.
Changes vs Last Month
The biggest movement is the rise of control and the decline of all-in assassins. Players are drafting safer, maps reward mid control and the best brawlers now stay useful even when they cannot secure immediate kills. That makes consistent pressure more valuable than highlight plays.
Predictions for July
Expect Chester, Gray and possibly Meg to be watched closely. Mr. P may become a balance topic only if his pick rate rises. If the next map rotation adds more open lanes, snipers will climb; if it adds walls and bushes, Amber and throwers will stay premium.
Quick Takeaway
June 2026 belongs to flexible control, safe burst and strong objective pressure. Use S-tier for reliability, A-tier for map-specific power and avoid low-efficiency picks unless the draft gives you a clear reason.
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About the author
This article was written by the Brawlio Editorial Team, a group of competitive Brawl Stars players and data analysts dedicated to helping the community improve their game.

