Brawl Stars November 2026 Update: Ranked, New Brawlers & More
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Brawl Stars November 2026 update explained: Ranked rework, Thunder Frogs, Rey, Ruby, Hypercharges, Buffies, quests and balance changes.
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The Brawl Stars November 2026 update is one of the year's largest system updates. It reworks Ranked, adds Thunder Frogs, Rey and Ruby, introduces Hypercharges for Cosmo and Vince, expands Buffies, adds Brawler Quests, changes the balance of many brawlers, and prepares the Brawl Vice and Brawlidays seasons.
This guide explains the changes that affect normal play most. It is based on Supercell's official November 3 release notes and was reviewed on November 9, 2026. Live balance data can move quickly after an update, so compare these patch notes with BrawlOne's current tier list before deciding which brawler to upgrade.
Brawl Stars November 2026 update overview
The update is bigger than a normal content drop. Ranked progression and drafting were rebuilt, three brawlers were revealed, two existing brawlers received Hypercharges, several Buffies arrived, and a large balance pass changed the live meta.
| Update feature | What changed |
|---|---|
| Ranked | New unlock requirements, gentler resets, improved drafting and post-match statistics |
| New brawlers | Thunder Frogs, Rey and Ruby |
| New Hypercharges | Cosmo and Vince, plus Hypercharges included with the new brawlers |
| Progression | Brawler Quests and changes to Brawler Blast |
| Seasons | Brawl Vice and Brawlidays content, skins and modes |
How Ranked changed in November 2026
Ranked now unlocks at 5,000 trophies instead of 1,000. Players who already had access keep it and receive a Chaos Drop at the new trophy milestone. Brawl Arena still unlocks at 1,000 trophies.
Every Ranked division now requires Power 11 brawlers. Diamond requires 12 eligible brawlers, matching Mythic. To help players meet the higher requirement, the number of free maxed brawlers offered each season increased from three to six.
Rank reset and Elo changes
- Season resets now move players down two ranks rather than six.
- Early and middle ranks provide faster Elo progress.
- Best-of-three results consider whether the match ended 2-0 or 2-1.
- Teams are not allowed at Masters I and above.
- Ranked wins grant Pro Pass XP, subject to a weekly cap.
Pick, ban and preparation improvements
The draft screen shows more brawlers and adds filters, sorting, ban suggestions and pick-order swaps. Quick chat is available during picks and bans, while the final preparation screen now supports skin changes, team callouts and a 3D map preview. These changes make counter-picking easier, but the best choice still depends on the map and mode. Use the best brawlers by mode pages for current evidence rather than relying on one global win rate.
Three new brawlers: Thunder Frogs, Rey and Ruby
Thunder Frogs
Thunder Frogs are a Legendary artillery brawler made up of Zap, Zee and Volt. Their main attack creates a damage triangle after the frogs land, rewarding accurate placement around groups and choke points. Their Super combines them into a larger frog that performs three area-damage jumps.
Their kit can add healing, slowing and self-sustain, while the Hypercharge adds another damaging triangle to the Super sequence. Because artillery performance changes sharply between open and wall-heavy maps, check the live guide before copying one build everywhere.
Rey
Rey is a Mythic marksman built around marking enemies. The fuller a target's mark becomes, the more damage Rey's attack can deal. His Super aims across a wide area, marks visible opponents and then fires at them.
Rey's Power Couple trait heals an allied Ruby when his main attack connects and gives him extra movement speed while moving toward her. He remains playable without Ruby, but the pair has deliberate team synergy.
Ruby
Ruby is a Mythic damage dealer whose cards travel in a figure-eight pattern. Landing both parts of the attack rewards precise spacing. Her Super creates an area that grounds enemies and deals percentage-based damage, making it particularly threatening to high-health targets and mobile brawlers.
Ruby's side of the Power Couple trait heals Rey and increases her movement speed toward him. Before investing resources, compare both brawlers' latest match samples rather than assuming the paired composition is automatically best on every map.
New Hypercharges for Cosmo and Vince
- Cosmo — Cosmic Capture: the Hypercharge projectile homes toward its target and roots it for two seconds.
- Vince — Bug Swarm: Vince's Super stays at maximum power and releases Hypercharged caterpillars around him.
These effects can change matchup and mode performance even when a brawler's base statistics remain similar. Check the live brawler pages for recent win rate, strongest modes and recommended loadouts after enough post-update battles are collected.
What changed with Buffies?
The update adds another large set of Buffies, including deeper options for Mr. P and Lou. Mr. P's bonuses focus on Porter interaction and suitcase control, while Lou gains new combinations involving freezing, slippery areas and his Super. Buffies can make an ability behave differently from its standard version, so read the in-game description before entering a competitive match.
Important November balance changes
The complete patch includes many numerical adjustments. The most visible early-meta changes include:
- Buffs: Hank gained health; Shelly gained attack and Super damage; Chuck, Darryl and Melodie received improvements; and several other brawlers gained reliability or charge-rate help.
- Nerfs: Amber, Shade, Gus, Wendy, Colette, Ash, Max, Pierce, Maisie, Nori, Brock and Rico received reductions in important parts of their kits.
- Mixed changes: Surge, Cosmo, Damian, Squeak and Kit received combinations of buffs, nerfs or mechanical adjustments.
Patch notes describe design intent, but they do not prove the final tier order. Sample size, pick rate, trophy range, map rotation and player skill all matter. BrawlOne's rankings use recent verified battle samples and should become more stable as post-update data accumulates.
Brawler Quests and progression changes
Unlocking a new brawler now creates a dedicated Brawler Quest. These quests have their own section, and up to six can be active at once. The home screen warns players when one is close to expiring.
Brawler Blast was also adjusted. Supercell reduced the chance of very large Coin and Power Point fragment results while making the brawler-choice outcome guaranteed. The stated goal is to emphasize choosing and trying a new brawler while moving some progression value toward broader live and community events.
Brawl Vice, Brawlidays and new modes
The update prepares the Brawl Vice and Brawlidays seasons and adds seasonal cosmetics. Gameplay additions include Jingle Brawls, Mega Showdown and Counterlight, plus a revised version of Loaded Showdown. Exact availability follows the live in-game rotation, so a mode mentioned in the patch notes may not be active every day.
What should players do first?
- Check whether your Ranked roster meets the new Power 11 and brawler-count requirements.
- Review affected mains before spending Coins, Power Points or Hypercharge resources.
- Complete expiring Brawler Quests before their timer ends.
- Use the 24-hour tier list for fast-moving signals, then compare it with the seven-day view for stability.
- Open individual brawler guides for builds, matchups and mode-specific performance.
Do not upgrade a brawler only because they appear strong on update day. Wait for a useful match sample, check the modes you actually play, and confirm that the recommended build fits your account resources.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Brawl Stars November 2026 update announced?
Supercell published the official November 2026 release notes on November 3, 2026.
How many trophies are required to unlock Ranked?
Ranked now unlocks at 5,000 trophies. Players who already unlocked it keep access.
Who are the new brawlers in the November 2026 update?
The update reveals Thunder Frogs, Rey and Ruby. Thunder Frogs are Legendary, while Rey and Ruby are Mythic brawlers with a shared Power Couple trait.
Which existing brawlers received new Hypercharges?
Cosmo received Cosmic Capture and Vince received Bug Swarm.
Is the update-day tier list final?
No. Rankings can change as players learn new mechanics, maps rotate and more post-update battles are collected.