Brawl Stars Ranked System Explained (2026)

Brawl Stars Ranked System Explained (2026)

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Last reviewed: August 23, 2026

Brawl Stars Ranked is a separate competitive ladder from the Trophy system. You unlock it at 1,000 total Trophies, then climb from Bronze to Pro by winning rotating objective modes. Higher ranks add bans, a turn-based draft, best-of-three matches, stricter Brawler requirements, and a monthly reset.

The short answer

There are eight major Ranked tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Mythic, Legendary, Masters, and Pro. You need 3 Power 9 Brawlers for Bronze–Gold, 9 Power 9 Brawlers for Diamond, and 12 Power 11 Brawlers for Mythic and above. Ranked seasons last one month.

How does Brawl Stars Ranked work?

Ranked uses its own Rank Score and does not change a Brawler’s Trophies. The playlist rotates eligible maps and modes each season. You can queue solo, as a duo, or as a trio, although team restrictions become tighter as the rank gap between party members grows.

A win adds Rank Score and a loss removes it. Supercell says the exact change accounts for the strength of the opposition, so two matches do not always move the bar by the same amount. Individual damage, kills, and Star Player status do not replace the match result: the reliable path upward is converting games into wins.

Every Ranked season also offers three temporary maxed Brawlers. These rotate monthly and can be selected in Ranked even if you have not unlocked or upgraded them, giving newer players a way to test competitive-ready picks before spending resources.

How to unlock Ranked

Reach 1,000 total Trophies. You also need enough eligible Brawlers for the tier you are trying to play. A Brawler must be at least Power 9 to enter Ranked, but Mythic and higher require a deeper Power 11 roster.

All Brawl Stars ranks in order

The ladder has eight named tiers. Bronze through Masters contain minor ranks, while Pro is the open-ended top tier. The table uses the current major-tier entry scores published by Supercell; the in-game Ranked screen remains the final authority if a balance update changes a boundary.

Rank Entry score Format Eligible roster Pick rules
Bronze0Best of 13 Power 9All Pick
Silver750Best of 13 Power 9All Pick
Gold1,500Best of 13 Power 9All Pick
Diamond3,000Best of 19 Power 9Ban + All Pick
Mythic4,500Best of 312 Power 11Ban + Turn Pick
Legendary6,000Best of 312 Power 11Ban + Turn Pick
Masters8,500Best of 312 Power 11Ban + Turn Pick
Pro11,250Best of 312 Power 11Ban + Turn Pick
Brawl Stars Ranked tier badges shown from Bronze through the highest competitive ranks
The Ranked ladder becomes more draft-focused as you move beyond Diamond.

Match formats, bans, and the turn draft

Bronze through Gold: fast All Pick games

Both teams choose without a ban phase and play one game. These ranks are mechanically straightforward, but a small roster can still leave you exposed when the selected map does not suit your strongest Brawler.

Diamond: bans arrive

Diamond keeps the best-of-one format but adds a ban phase. Build at least one safe pick for open maps, one for closed maps, and one flexible objective pick so a single ban or bad map does not remove your entire plan.

Mythic and above: best of three

Teams ban, then alternate selections in a turn draft. Because a Brawler cannot simply be mirrored after the other team locks it, pick order, counters, and team synergy matter. A best-of-three also rewards adaptation: note which lane or matchup failed in game one and change the plan instead of repeating it.

Rank Score, seasons, resets, and Pro Pass

A Ranked season lasts one month. Bronze resets to Bronze I. Silver and Gold reset to Silver I, while Diamond through Pro move down six minor ranks from the highest rank reached in the previous month. That reset shortens the return climb without placing the entire ladder back at the same starting point.

Four monthly Ranked seasons make one four-month Pro Pass season. Ranked wins and rank-ups award Pro Pass XP, and the pass contains a free track plus an optional paid track. Reaching Pro also opens the Global Leaderboard, though Pro Rank is no longer a direct route into Brawl Stars Championship qualifiers in 2026.

How to rank up more consistently

  • Build a role-based roster. Upgrade a lane controller, a safe damage dealer, a tank counter, and a wall-break option before spending across every Brawler.
  • Draft for the map and mode. The strongest general-tier-list pick can still be poor when it cannot contest the objective or reach key lanes.
  • Track enemy ammo and supers. Walking forward after an opponent spends two attacks is often safer than forcing a fight while every resource is available.
  • Win space before chasing eliminations. Gem Grab, Hot Zone, Brawl Ball, Heist, and Knockout all reward different forms of map control.
  • Review losses in sets. Look for repeated first deaths, missed lane swaps, and bad drafts across ten games rather than blaming one teammate.

If your account is missing a competitive-ready roster, compare the available Brawl Stars accounts. For progression resources, the Brawl Stars Gems page explains the available top-up options. Neither is required to climb; sound drafting and consistent decision-making remain the core of Ranked.

Brawl Stars Ranked FAQ

Is Ranked the same as Trophies?

No. Trophies are tied to individual Brawlers. Ranked uses a separate seasonal Rank Score shared across your competitive games.

Can you use temporary maxed Brawlers in Ranked?

Yes. Supercell rotates three free maxed Brawlers each month. They are available for that Ranked season even if they are not part of your normal upgraded collection.

What is the highest Brawl Stars rank?

Pro is the highest rank. It begins at 11,250 Rank Score and provides access to the Global Leaderboard.

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Posted On: November 28th, 2025