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Brawl Stars January 2026 Meta Tier List: Complete Analysis of 98 Brawlers Ranked
The January 2026 Brawl Stars meta tier list shows that brawlers who have received powerful buffs are dominating the meta, especially M, Frank, Spike, and Mina. On the other hand, some tanks and ranged damage dealers are struggling against powerful assassins like Mortis. Provides insights into the characteristics of brawlers in each tier and meta changes.
1. ⭐ 1-Star Brawlers: Analysis of the Weakest Brawlers and Difficulty Adapting to the Meta
- ✅ Edgar, Jesse, Serge, Grum, Clancy, Rosa, Sam, Jackie, Poco, etc. are classified as 1-star brawlers
- ⚠️ Poco struggles particularly because healer/tank combinations are less effective against strong brawlers like Ms.
- ⚠️ Tanks like Rosa, Sam, and Jackie are struggling due to low damage increase rates after the Hypercharge changes.
- ✅ Overall, they are underperforming compared to other brawlers and are having a hard time.
00:00 - 01:06
1. ⭐ 1-Star Brawlers: Analysis of the Weakest Brawlers and Difficulty Adapting to the Meta
- ✅ Edgar, Jesse, Serge, Grum, Clancy, Rosa, Sam, Jackie, Poco, etc. are classified as 1-star brawlers
- ⚠️ Poco struggles particularly because healer/tank combinations are less effective against strong brawlers like Ms.
- ⚠️ Tanks like Rosa, Sam, and Jackie are struggling due to low damage increase rates after the Hypercharge changes.
- ✅ Overall, they are underperforming compared to other brawlers and are having a hard time.
01:07 - 03:02
2. ⭐⭐ 2-Star Brawlers: Brawlers Struggling in the Meta and El Primo's Slight Rise
- ✅ Chuck, Maisie, Dynamite, Colette, Chester, Griff, Buzz, Meg, Pearl, Lola, Sprout, Leon, Gigi, Apit, Fang, Miko, Mandy, Bonnie, Mr. P, B, Rico, Lumi, Ziggy, El Primo, etc. are classified as 2-star brawlers
- ✅ El Primo has risen slightly due to his strength against Frank.
- ⚠️ Most tanks are still struggling, especially with Frank's strength being prominent.
- ⚠️ Lumi has fallen to 2-star due to continuous nerfs.
- ⚠️ Rico is struggling due to the current map rotation being unfavorable.
- ✅ Gigi has risen slightly due to Hypercharge, but underperforms compared to other assassins.
- ✅ Leon has risen slightly due to benefiting from the assassin meta.
03:03 - 04:35
3. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-Star Brawlers: Well-Balanced Brawlers and Mortis's Influence
- ✅ Eve, Sandy, Trunk, BB, Barley, Stew, Bull, Daryl, Piper, Tick, Janet, Lou, Doug, Nidita, Larry, Lori, Draco, Kit, Penny, Gale, etc. are classified as 3-star brawlers
- ⚠️ Most tanks are struggling against Frank, and Hypercharge changes are also affecting them.
- ⚠️ Larry & Lori are struggling due to their slow Hypercharge charge rate, but are having an even harder time due to Mortis.
- ⚠️ Mortis is very strong against ranged damage dealers, making it difficult to play against him.
04:36 - 05:56
4. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4-Star Brawlers: A-Tier Brawler Analysis and Nani and Brock's Potential
- ✅ Belle, B, Charlie, Ash, RT, Barry, Max, Willow, Mo, Ali, Jay, Young, Alli, Ham, Carl, Terra, Brock, Nanny, etc. are classified as 4-star brawlers
- ✅ Nani is very strong due to increased damage and Pierce counter ability, and is likely to rise to 5-star.
- ✅ Brock is versatile due to his ability to open up the map.
- ⚠️ Alli has fallen due to players' improved coping abilities.
- ⚠️ Ali has fallen due to Hypercharge nerfs.
- ⚠️ Jay Young has fallen after the nerf.
- ⚠️ Mo has fallen due to lack of DPS to deal with strong brawlers.
05:57 - 08:07
5. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Brawlers: S-Tier Brawler Analysis and Colt and Shelly's Rise
- ✅ Meeple, Finins, Otis, Hank, Ruffs, Guju, Kaz, Crow, Gray, Cordelius, Byron, Jean, Shade, Lily, Amber, Squeak, Gus, Angelo, Kenji, Melody, Buster, Colt, Shelly, etc. are classified as 5-star brawlers
- ✅ Colt and Shelly have become very strong due to buffs.
- ✅ Melody is rising in the meta due to her powerful attack abilities.
- ✅ Kenji is still strong despite the Hypercharge nerf.
- ✅ Buster is strong in knockout maps due to his passive playstyle.
- ⚠️ Hank has fallen due to strong anti-tank brawlers.
08:08 - 10:11
6. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6-Star Brawlers: Analysis of the Most Powerful Brawlers and Counter Strategies
- ✅ M, Mortis, Frank, Spike, Mina, etc. are classified as 6-star brawlers
- ✅ M is very powerful with excellent abilities and must be countered with ranged attacks.
- ✅ Mortis is very powerful with greatly improved mobility and attack abilities.
- ✅ All of Frank's buffs are powerful, especially the increased speed during Hypercharge.
- ✅ Spike is powerful with high damage and a stun gadget.
- ✅ Pierce is versatile with attacks that pass through walls and homing shells.
- ✅ Mina is a hybrid assassin and is difficult to deal with due to her various abilities.