The Best Assassins in Brawl Stars (And Which One Fits Your Playstyle)

Assassins aren’t built to grind opponents down. They’re built to strike fast, take out the most important target on the enemy team, and get out before anyone can punish them for it.

That makes them some of the flashiest brawlers in the whole game, but also some of the hardest to actually master. One bad dive or one Super used at the wrong time and you’re staring at the respawn screen instead of a highlight clip.

This guide breaks down seven assassins in Brawl Stars, what makes each one different, who they’re best suited for, and which one is worth your time and upgrades.

Why the assassin class is different

Every class in Brawl Stars has a job. Tanks soak damage, supports keep the team alive, marksmen poke from range.

Assassins exist to remove a specific enemy from the fight, usually the one causing the most problems, and then disappear before the rest of the team can respond.

That job sounds simple, but assassins are unforgiving. Most of them have low health, so a mistimed engage means you die for free instead of getting a kill.

Learning when to dive and when to hold back is the real skill test with this class, more than any other in the game.

One quick note on rankings. Shade currently posts the strongest win rate of this group, while Leon earns the top recommendation below for versatility and how forgiving he is to learn, not for topping the win-rate charts.

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

Leon

Leon is the definition of fear once his Super is up. The second he turns invisible, every enemy starts checking behind them because they know he could be closing in from anywhere on the map.

His invisibility isn’t just for kills either. It completely changes how the enemy team plays.

A careless marksman or a low health support can get picked off in a couple of hits before they even realize Leon was standing next to them.

What makes him stand out is how flexible he is. He works in Showdown, Gem Grab, Knockout, and plenty of other modes.

He’s easy enough for a new player to pick up, but there’s still enough depth for experienced players to keep improving. If you want an assassin that stays useful for your entire Brawl Stars journey, he’s the pick.

Crow

Crow doesn’t burst enemies down in one go. Instead he slowly turns a fight into a nightmare.

Every dagger he throws leaves poison behind, which keeps chipping away at health and stops enemies from healing it back.

There’s nothing worse than escaping a fight with a sliver of health left, only to watch Crow‘s poison finish you off a few seconds later.

His mobility also makes him a pain to pin down. He can keep poking from a distance, forcing mistakes and building pressure across the whole map.

If you like controlling a fight instead of just rushing into it, he’s one of the smartest assassins you can invest in.

Kenji

Kenji is chaos. When a good Kenji player dives in, it can look almost unfair.

He chains attacks together, wipes out multiple enemies in seconds, and gets out before the other team even understands what just happened.

Watching him dismantle an entire enemy team is one of the most exciting things you’ll see in Brawl Stars.

But here’s the catch. He rewards confidence and smart decision making, and punishes the opposite.

Dive in too early and you’ll die almost instantly. Time it right and you’ll feel unstoppable.

That swing between disaster and domination is why he has one of the highest skill ceilings of any assassin currently available.

Mortis

Few brawlers generate as many highlight clips as Mortis. He’s fast, he’s stylish, and when everything lines up, he makes the impossible look easy.

Mortis glides through enemies with his shovel, chaining hits together while dodging danger with serious mobility.

But behind every great highlight clip is a lot of practice.

He’s one of the hardest brawlers in the entire game to master. Poor positioning or picking the wrong target to dive on usually ends badly.

Still, if you put in the time, he becomes one of the most rewarding brawlers you’ll ever play.

Buzz

Buzz is built around one thing: starting fights on his own terms. His Super launches him straight at an enemy and stuns them before they can react.

There’s something deeply satisfying about landing a perfect hook and watching the enemy panic as Buzz closes the gap.

He’s especially dangerous on maps with walls, where he can appear from angles enemies aren’t expecting. He rewards aggressive players who are always looking for the next opening to attack.

Lily

Lily is all about precision. She’s not the type of assassin who dives blindly into every fight.

Instead she waits for the perfect opening before striking with serious speed. Played correctly, she feels smooth, calculated, and extremely rewarding.

If you enjoy thinking a step ahead of your opponent instead of just reacting, you’ll quickly see how dangerous Lily can become in the right hands.

Shade

Shade brings a different style to the assassin class entirely. Instead of leaning purely on burst damage, he uses mobility and clever positioning to outplay opponents.

He’s hard to predict, constantly repositioning, and forces the enemy team to stay alert for the entire match.

Mastering Shade takes patience, but once you understand how his movement works, he becomes one of the trickiest assassins to deal with, and right now, he’s also the strongest performer in this entire group by live win rate.

Which assassin should you actually pick

Every assassin on this list brings something different. Some reward patience, some reward confidence, others reward pure mechanical skill.

• New to the assassin class: Leon is the safest recommendation. He’s versatile, powerful, and performs well in almost every game mode.
• Want to control a fight slowly instead of rushing it: Crow is an excellent choice.
• Chasing flashy, high-risk plays: Mortis and Kenji offer some of the highest skill ceilings in all of Brawl Stars.
• Love aggressive, in-your-face gameplay: Buzz delivers nonstop action.
• Want to outsmart your opponent with clever positioning: Lily and Shade both reward patience and creativity.

If you can only pick one assassin to upgrade from scratch, Leon remains the call for versatility and ease of use, though Shade is worth a close look if current performance matters more to you.

The best assassin isn’t the strongest one on paper, it’s the one that matches how you actually like to play Brawl Stars.

FAQ

Does this guide cover every assassin in the game?

No, this guide focuses on seven assassins: Leon, Crow, Kenji, Mortis, Buzz, Lily, and Shade. Check the Brawlers Database for the full current roster.

Is Leon really the best assassin, or does the data disagree?

Leon earns the top recommendation for versatility and how forgiving he is to learn, not for the highest win rate. Shade currently performs best by the numbers, so check our Tier List if raw performance matters more to you than all-around usefulness.

Which assassin has the highest skill ceiling?

Mortis and Kenji are generally considered the hardest to master, with the biggest gap between a beginner and an experienced player.

Does this ranking change with balance updates?

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

Related tools & resources

• Check exact stats, gadgets, and star powers for every assassin in the full Brawlers Database.
• Run your own comparisons with the Compare Brawlers tool.
• See where these assassins currently rank on the live Tier List.
• Not sure who to upgrade first? Try the Upgrade Advisor.
• Browse more guides and tools on the Brawl Stars home page.

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