Brawl Stars Ranked Mode Guide 2026 - How to Reach Masters & Best Brawlers to Use

Whatever the game may be, you will usually see a ranked mode. Especially with the games having tiers or when it is a battle game, you will have a ranked game mode. In Brawl Stars, this comes as the Ranked Mode. You can start with the mode when you reach 1000 Trophies. This mode has a good progression curve, and you will enjoy it.

Now the progression for this mode is a long way. At the top of the food chain, you have the Pro. But getting there is like a full-time job. So, the best one for the normal person is to aim for the Master's Level. Compared to Pro, it is also a grind, but one that is doable, with the right strats. In this guide, we will tell you how to reach the Master's Level. Along with that, we will also cover the best brawlers to use for progressing fast. Let’s start!

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The Ranked Game Mode

As mentioned before, you get this game mode only after getting to 1000 trophies. Now, if you were playing Brawl Stars before, you will remember the Power League. The Ranked matches are the replacement for that mode, and they follow a similar style. This mode also follows a season, with it starting on the Third Thursday of the month. Along with the seasons, you have a total of 8 tiers.

The Tiers

The Tiers
Tiers	Ranks	Elo
Bronze	Bronze I	0
	Bronze II	250
	Bronze III	500
Silver	Silver I	750
	Silver II	1000
	Silver III	1250
Gold	Gold I	1500
	Gold II	2000
	Gold III	2500
Diamond	Diamond I	3000
	Diamond II	3500
	Diamond III	4000
Mythic	Mythic I	4500
	Mythic II	5000
	Mythic III	5500
Legendary	Legendary I	6000
	Legendary II	6750
	Legendary III	7500
Masters	Masters I	8250
	Masters II	9250
	Masters III	10250
Pro	Pro	11250

The Rules of Ranked Matches

Once you understand the ranks, you have to understand the rules.

• Until the Mythic rank, you can only use brawlers above power level 9.

• After the Mythic rank, the cap is raised to level 11. So, anything below the cap can’t be used.

• Your progression will depend on the outcome of each match.

• There is a reputation meter. If it gets low, you will start getting banned. So, don’t do anything dumb or unsportsmanlike.

What Happens During the Ranked Match?

You can start with the ranked match by starting and waiting in a queue. After you join, you get placed with players in the same progression. The higher progression players become the leaders of the team. Then comes the selecting and banning phase of the match. After doing all that, you get to play the match. It is on a random map and with a random type. Then play your best match.

Starting With Banning and Drafting

Firstly, till rank Gold III, you can freely choose any Brawler and with any of the Star power, Gadgets, and gears. From Diamond onwards, you have to play things smart. So, when it is time to ban the brawlers, ban as per your comfort. Use the ban to protect the brawler that you want to play as. This also means that you should ban the brawlers that can pose a threat. So, if you want to play Frank, ban Colette or a powerful damage dealer. Moreover, ban the brawlers that are broken on certain maps in Brawl Stars.

Then comes the drafting part. If you have the first pick, go for the best one possible. With the other picks, go for the ones that will balance your team. Try to complete the team by covering the weaknesses. The match depends very much on the team lineup as much as the various strats. Finally, if you have the final picks, go for picks that exploit the weaknesses of the enemy team. So, if the enemy team is full of damage dealers, with low health, any assassin will be really good. 

Playing The Match

Firstly, find the right time to play the match. Because the players will depend on when you are playing. Depending on the region, find a time when the quality of players is low. When you are climbing the ranks, you will win and lose. If you lose two consecutive games, take a break. Then rejoin after a while.

Communicate with your teammates. Brawl Stars is a social game, so it depends on them. Try to play with friends. Well, even if you lose the games, go back and review them. Reviewing will help you improve.

Now, one sneaky way is to dodge. Dodging will get you a 30-minute ban, but with some players, it helps. But, only use this tactic when you have no other choice. 

The Best Brawlers for the Matches

One of the main aspects of winning the match in Brawl Stars is to get a solid lineup. Having the best brawlers for your team and a solid lineup can get you ahead. This list will be solid, but do check with every update of Brawl Stars. Some updates will nerf some of the brawlers.

Brawler	Type
Damian	Mythic Tank
Najia	Mythic Damage Dealer
Crow	Legendary Assassin
Leon	Legendary Assassin
Pierce	Legendary Marksman
Chester	Legendary Damage Dealer
Otis	Mythic Controller
Edgar	Epic Assassin
Mortis	Mythic Assassin
Colette	Epic Damage Dealer

But, ensure that you have a balanced lineup. Don’t just focus on which brawler can deal the most damage. Try to get a balance of assassins, long shots, and fighters.

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1. Download MuMuPlayer for PC or Mac and install it.
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4. Click the Brawl Stars icon on the home screen to start playing.

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Conclusion

Start grinding now in the ranked mode to climb the ladder. There will be wins and losses, but you will have to persist. At the end of the day, just make sure that you have fun. May your battles in Brawl Stars be fruitful and victorious.