7 Coin Trap Brawlers for New Accounts in Brawl Stars

Coins are one of the hardest resources to earn in Brawl Stars, and spending them on the wrong brawler can seriously slow down your progress.

Before you get defensive: none of the brawlers on this list are bad. Several of them are genuinely some of the strongest brawlers in the game right now.

The problem isn’t power, it’s fit. For most players, especially anyone still building their account, these seven brawlers take longer to pay back the Coins you put into them than most people expect.

Why “strong” doesn’t always mean “smart investment”

A brawler’s overall strength and how quickly it pays off for you are two different questions. Some brawlers need precise timing, map knowledge, or a specific playstyle to unlock their real value.

Until you’ve built that experience, your Coins are often better spent on something more forgiving. That’s exactly the case with this list.

Five of the seven brawlers below currently rank in the top third of our live Tier List, which tells you these are genuinely good brawlers. The catch is that most of that performance comes from players who’ve already put in the reps.

Ask yourself one question before upgrading any brawler: will this actually help you win more games right now, or are you upgrading it just because it looks fun? Sometimes the smartest upgrade isn’t the strongest brawler, it’s the one you already play well.

Mortis

Mortis is one of the highest skill-cap brawlers in the game, and in the right hands, he’s incredible. If you’re still learning his dash timing and matchups, though, you’ll probably lose more games than you win.

Until you’ve built that foundation, your Coins are usually better spent on someone other than Mortis.

Dynamike

Dynamike can deal insane damage, but landing his attacks consistently takes real practice. Missing throws means missing value, and that gap is brutal for newer players.

There are much easier brawlers out there that give you better results for the same Coins you’d spend on Dynamike.

Hank

Hank has his moments, but he’s heavily dependent on positioning and knowing exactly when to engage. Without that experience, it’s easy to get punished before you can make any real impact.

He’s currently one of the stronger tanks in the game by the numbers, which is exactly why he’s worth revisiting once you’ve built up your positioning instincts elsewhere. Until then, Hank can feel more like a liability than a tank.

Willow

Willow’s Super, Hex, is one of the most unique abilities in the game, but it’s also one of the hardest to land consistently. If you can’t hit it reliably, you’re missing the entire reason to play her.

She currently performs very well overall, but almost all of that value is locked behind that one skill shot. Until you can land Willow‘s Hex on demand, her Coins are better spent building a brawler you can use every game.

Sam

Sam can completely dominate a match, but only if you know when to dive in, when to retreat, and how to manage his Knuckle Busters on the ground. For newer players, that learning curve can be genuinely frustrating.

He’s a strong brawler once that rhythm clicks, which is exactly why he’s a risky early investment rather than a bad one. Sam rewards experience more than almost anyone else on this list.

Chuck

Chuck is amazing on certain Heist and Hot Zone maps, but outside of those situations, he loses a lot of value fast. If you’re looking for one brawler who performs well across most modes, Chuck probably isn’t your best first pick.

His Posts reward map-specific setups more than raw mechanical skill, so his value swings hard depending on where you’re playing.

Gray

Gray’s portals, Dimensional Doors, can completely change a match, but only when they’re placed with good timing and map awareness. He’s one of the most creative brawlers in the game, and also one of the hardest to get consistent value from while you’re still improving.

Once you understand map flow and rotations, Gray turns from confusing to genuinely powerful.

When it’s actually worth investing in one of these

• You already have a deep bench of upgraded brawlers and want a high-ceiling project pick: any of these seven can become one of your best mains.
• You’re specifically working on one skill, like positioning, timing a skill shot, or dive-and-retreat decisions: picking the matching brawler can speed up that specific skill.
• You’re pushing a Club League or Ranked comp that specifically needs Chuck’s map control or Gray’s portals: mode-specific value can outweigh the general caution here.
• You’re just starting your account and want to climb efficiently: these seven are the ones to circle back to later, not the ones to lead with.

FAQ

Does “risky investment” mean these brawlers are weak?

No, five of these seven currently rank in the top third of our live Tier List. The caution is about how long it takes an inexperienced player to get value from them, not their overall power.

How do I know if I’m ready to invest in a hard-to-learn brawler?

If you can already win more often than you lose with a brawler at a lower Power Level, that’s a good sign you understand its mechanics well enough to justify spending more Coins on it.

What should I upgrade instead if I’m newer to the game?

Look for brawlers with a simpler decision tree, wide-area attacks, or forgiving Supers. Our Upgrade Advisor can help you compare options based on your current roster.

Does this list change as I get more experienced?

Yes. A brawler that’s a coin trap for a beginner can become one of your best picks once you’ve built the fundamentals, so it’s worth revisiting this list as your skills improve.

Related tools & resources

Line these seven up side by side with the Compare Brawlers tool.

Not sure who to upgrade instead? The Upgrade Advisor can help you compare options based on your current roster.

Check the Tier List for how these seven, and the rest of the roster, are performing in the current meta.

Look up exact stats and abilities for any brawler on this list in the Brawlers Database.