This guide covers everything you need to know about Brawlers (the playable characters) and Brawl Boxes (the primary way to unlock them and other resources).
1. Brawlers
What Are Brawlers?
Brawlers are the playable characters in Brawl Stars, each with unique abilities, stats, and roles. They are divided into different rarities and types based on their gameplay mechanics.
Brawler Rarities
- Trophy Road Brawlers: Earned by reaching specific Trophy milestones.
- Example: Shelly, Nita, Colt, Bull.
- Rare Brawlers: Easy to unlock from boxes.
- Example: Poco, Barley, Rosa.
- Super Rare Brawlers: Slightly harder to unlock.
- Example: Rico, Penny, Carl.
- Epic Brawlers: Medium difficulty to unlock.
- Example: Piper, Pam, Frank.
- Mythic Brawlers: Rare and harder to find.
- Example: Gene, Tara, Mr. P.
- Legendary Brawlers: Extremely rare and powerful.
- Example: Crow, Leon, Spike.
- Chromatic Brawlers: Introduced via the Brawl Pass and fluctuate in rarity depending on when you unlock them:
- Example: Gale, Surge, Colette.
How to Unlock Brawlers
- Brawl Boxes: Opened with Tokens, each box has a chance to contain a new Brawler.
- Trophy Road: Unlock specific Brawlers by achieving Trophy milestones.
- Brawl Pass: Chromatic Brawlers are unlocked via the premium track or after the season ends.
- Shop Offers: Purchase specific Brawlers during special events or sales using Gems.
- Events/Challenges: Rarely, limited-time events or challenges may offer Brawlers as rewards.
Upgrading Brawlers
- Power Points: Collect these from Brawl Boxes, the shop, or the Brawl Pass to upgrade Brawlers.
- Coins: Use Coins to upgrade Brawlers after accumulating enough Power Points.
- Gadgets: Unlock at Level 7. These provide a secondary ability for Brawlers.
- Star Powers: Unlock at Level 9. These grant a permanent passive ability.
2. Brawl Boxes
What Are Brawl Boxes?
Brawl Boxes are loot boxes in Brawl Stars that contain rewards such as:
- Coins
- Power Points
- New Brawlers
- Gadgets and Star Powers
Types of Brawl Boxes
- Brawl Box: The standard box.
- Costs: 100 Tokens or 10 Gems.
- Contains: Fewer rewards compared to Big and Mega Boxes.
- Big Box: A larger box offering more rewards.
- Costs: 500 Tokens or 30 Gems.
- Mega Box: The largest box with the most rewards.
- Costs: 80 Gems or obtained from the Brawl Pass.
How to Earn Brawl Boxes
- Token Collection: Earn Tokens by playing matches and completing quests.
- Every 100 Tokens unlocks one Brawl Box.
- Quests: Complete daily and seasonal quests for Tokens.
- Brawl Pass: Both the free and premium tracks provide boxes.
- Challenges: Win limited-time challenges for bonus boxes.
- Shop: Occasionally, boxes are available for purchase using Gems.
Drop Rates for Brawlers
The drop rate for Brawlers depends on their rarity:
- Rare Brawlers: High chance (~2.7% or higher).
- Super Rare Brawlers: Moderate chance (~1%).
- Epic Brawlers: Lower chance (~0.5%).
- Mythic Brawlers: Very low chance (~0.2%).
- Legendary Brawlers: Extremely rare (~0.1% or lower).
Luck System
If you don’t unlock a Brawler after opening many boxes, your drop chance increases gradually due to the in-game luck system.
3. How to Maximize Brawlers and Boxes
Tips for Unlocking More Brawlers
- Focus on Token Doublers: Use these to earn more Tokens faster.
- Play Daily Quests: Complete as many quests as possible to unlock boxes quickly.
- Grind Trophy Road: Earn guaranteed Brawlers by reaching milestones.
- Invest in Brawl Pass: The premium track often guarantees Chromatic Brawlers and extra boxes.
Tips for Efficient Box Usage
- Save Boxes for New Updates: Updates often introduce new Brawlers, increasing your chances of unlocking them.
- Spend Gems on Big/Mega Boxes: These have higher rewards than standard boxes.
- Don’t Open All at Once: Save for events or when you’re targeting specific Brawlers.
4. Conclusion
Brawlers and Brawl Boxes are central to the progression in Brawl Stars. By playing actively, completing quests, and managing your resources wisely, you can unlock a variety of powerful characters and upgrade them to dominate matches.