Marksman Ranked: Which One Deserves Your Upgrades

If you’ve ever been eliminated from halfway across the map before you even had a chance to fight back, you’ve experienced the true power of a marksman. Marksmen don’t rely on high health or flashy mobility. Instead, they rely on one thing: precision.

One perfectly aimed shot can completely change a match. Miss too many, though, and you’ll quickly find yourself under pressure. They’re some of the most rewarding brawlers in Brawl Stars because every hit feels earned.

This guide looks at six marksmen, breaks down what makes each one unique, and helps you decide which one deserves your upgrades.

Why marksmen play so differently from other classes

Most brawlers can survive a missed attack or a bad engage. Marksmen usually can’t.

Their entire kit is built around low health and huge range, which means every shot matters. Land your hits and you control the whole map.

Miss a few and you’re suddenly the most vulnerable brawler on the team. That tension is exactly what makes the class so rewarding once you improve.

One quick note on rankings. Angelo currently posts the strongest win rate of this group, while Belle earns the top spot below for consistency and versatility across modes rather than raw power.

Check our Tier List any time you want the current picture.

Piper

Piper is the queen of long range combat. The farther away her target is, the more devastating her shots become.

Landing a perfectly aimed shot feels incredibly satisfying, especially when you watch an enemy lose most of their health before they even reach you.

Piper‘s Super gives her a reliable escape whenever enemies get too close, letting her reposition and keep dominating from a safe distance.

The biggest challenge here is consistency. Miss a few shots and aggressive brawlers will close the gap before you can recover, but if your aim is sharp, she can completely control open maps.

Belle

Belle isn’t the type of brawler who wins through raw damage alone. She wins through pressure.

Every successful hit forces enemies to think twice before pushing forward.

Her Super, Spotter, is especially dangerous, marking an opponent so they take increased damage from everyone on the team. Suddenly that one marked enemy becomes the center of attention.

Belle rewards smart positioning, accurate shots, and teamwork, making her an excellent choice for players who enjoy controlling fights without needing flashy mechanics.

Angelo

Angelo is one of the most unique marksmen in the game. Instead of firing instantly, he charges his attacks.

The longer you charge, the more devastating the shot becomes. Landing a fully charged arrow feels incredibly rewarding.

One perfectly timed attack can completely swing a fight in your favor, but patience is everything with Angelo.

Release too early and you lose damage. Wait too long and your target might already be gone.

If you enjoy careful planning and precision, he’s one of the most satisfying brawlers to master, and right now, he’s also the strongest performer in this group by live win rate.

Mandy

Mandy turns the entire map into her playground. Her incredible range lets her threaten enemies from distances that very few brawlers can match.

Then there’s her Super, Sugar Ray. Watching a giant candy beam travel across the battlefield and eliminate an enemy who thought they were completely safe never gets old.

Few abilities create moments as exciting as Mandy‘s Super.

However, positioning is extremely important. A stationary marksman can quickly become an easy target if you’re not paying attention.

Brock

Brock combines long range damage with explosive utility. His rockets don’t just hurt, they control space.

His attacks force enemies away from cover, while his Super rains down explosions that completely change the battlefield.

Brock is one of the most versatile marksmen because he performs well across multiple game modes and adapts to many different situations.

He’s beginner friendly while still offering plenty of room to improve.

Bea

Bea proves that one small projectile can cause massive problems. After landing a successful shot, her next attack becomes significantly stronger.

That means every accurate hit creates even more pressure.

A skilled Bea player can slowly wear opponents down before finishing them with one devastating, empowered attack.

She’s easy to understand, but surprisingly difficult to master consistently.

Best overall marksman

Belle takes the top spot for versatility. She’s consistent, valuable in competitive play, and fits into almost every team composition.

If you could only recommend one marksman to upgrade from scratch, Belle is a strong choice, because she’s effective across multiple game modes, rewards good positioning, and remains useful at every stage of progression.

Worth noting: Angelo currently posts the strongest win rate of this group. If pure current performance matters more to you than all-around consistency, he’s worth a close look too.

Which marksman should you actually pick

At the end of the day, every marksman rewards one thing above everything else: accuracy. The better your aim becomes, the stronger these brawlers get.

• Want the safest all-around pick: go with Belle.
• Love long-range poke and repositioning: Piper is an excellent choice.
• Enjoy patient, high-reward plays: Angelo rewards that patience better than almost anyone.
• Want to threaten the entire map at once: Mandy delivers that fantasy perfectly.
• Want versatility across multiple modes: Brock is hard to beat.
• Enjoy building pressure hit by hit: Bea is one of the most satisfying marksmen to master.

So take your time. Practice your positioning, and before long you’ll be landing shots that completely change the outcome of every match.

FAQ

Is Belle really the best marksman, or does the data disagree?

Belle earns the top spot for versatility and consistency across modes, not for the highest win rate. Angelo currently performs best by the numbers, so check our Tier List if raw performance matters more to you than all-around usefulness.

Does this guide cover every marksman in the game?

No, this guide focuses on six marksmen: Piper, Belle, Angelo, Mandy, Brock, and Bea. Check the Brawlers Database for the full current roster.

Which marksman is easiest for beginners?

Brock. His straightforward rockets and forgiving Super make him one of the more beginner-friendly picks in the class, while still leaving room to improve.

Does this ranking change with balance updates?

Yes, marksman win rates shift with every balance patch. Check our Tier List for how these six, and the rest of the roster, are performing right now.

Related tools & resources

Browse more guides and tools on the Brawl Stars home page.

Compare every marksman in detail using the Compare Brawlers tool.

Check exact stats, gadgets, and star powers in the full Brawlers Database.

See where each marksman currently ranks on the live Tier List.

Not sure who to upgrade first? Try the Upgrade Advisor.