Brawl Stars November 2026 update: Ranked rework

The Brawl Stars November 2026 update reworks Ranked: 5,000 Trophies to unlock, a two-rank reset and a new draft screen, plus nerfs to Wendy, Amber and Mr. P.

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November 11, 2026, 03:20 PM5 min read

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The Brawl Stars November 2026 update is rolling out today with a maintenance break. Supercell's official November 2026 release notes call it Ranked's biggest rework yet, alongside a light balance pass and a batch of bug fixes.

Maintenance began on November 11. The update also brings the Thunder Frogs, Rey and Ruby into the game, the three Brawlers revealed in our Brawl Talk recap with Rey and Ruby. Now the full details are official.

Official cover art for the Brawl Stars November 2026 update — The Brawl Stars November 2026 update (Source: Supercell)

How does Ranked change in the Brawl Stars November 2026 update?

Supercell wants Ranked to be the most competitive place in the game, so the entry rules are much stricter. Every rank now needs Power 11 Brawlers, up from Power 9 in Bronze through Diamond. Diamond also needs 12 Brawlers instead of 9.

Ranked now unlocks at 5,000 Trophies rather than 1,000. If you already have access, you keep it and get a Chaos Drop at 5,000 Trophies instead. Brawl Arena still opens at 1,000. To balance out the tougher requirements, free maxed Brawlers per season go up from three to six.

The season reset is gentler too. Seasons stay monthly, but you now drop two ranks instead of six. Elo in best-of-three now depends on rounds won, so a 2-0 Epic Win earns extra and a 1-2 Close Match costs less. Early and mid ranks also gain more Elo, so more players should reach Pro. Players who remember the old Power League rules and ranks will notice how far the mode has moved.

Ranked changes at a glance

Unlock: 5,000 Trophies (was 1,000)
Brawler rule: Power 11 at every rank, 12 Brawlers for Diamond
Free Brawlers: six maxed Brawlers per season (was three)
Reset: drop two ranks at season end (was six)
Draft screen: new grid, filters, ban suggestions, quick chat
Pro Pass: next season lasts three months, then becomes monthly

The Pick and Ban screen got an overhaul now that the roster is past 100 Brawlers. It shows more Brawlers at once, adds filters and class sorting, and lets you suggest bans to teammates. Quick chat lets you call for a role or a counter pick. After each match, you can also check takedowns, damage, healing and objective score in the Battle Log.

Which Brawlers were nerfed?

Supercell kept this balance pass light with the World Finals so close. Wendy sees the biggest shift: her main attack drops from 1000 to 800 damage, but she gains more shield, pushing her toward a support role. Amber's main attack falls from 2100 to 1800.

Mr. P's Porter Reinforcements Gadget now costs ammo, and its cooldown rises from 22 to 26 seconds, the same new cooldown as Gale's North Wind Wall. Even the new Brawlers were tuned before release. The Thunder Frogs' middle damage drops from 1050 to 900, and Rey's Queen's Gambit cooldown goes from 15 to 18 seconds. Our Brawl Stars tier list will follow any meta shifts.

Official banner for the Brawl Stars November 2026 release notes — The Brawl Stars November 2026 release notes banner (Source: Supercell)

What does it mean for players?

Newer players will reach Ranked later, but matches should be fairer once they get there. High-ranked players will spend less time climbing back each month. Supercell also says it looked at adding more ban phases and decided against it for now. In its view, frustration with the meta should be fixed through balance instead.

There is an esports change too: reaching Pro no longer qualifies players for BSC 2027. Supercell's Path to BSC 2027 post explains that teams will now rise through the Challengers Program. Supercell is reworking competition in its other games as well, with Clash Royale Crown Series Duel tournaments on the way.

Frequently asked questions

How many trophies do you need for Brawl Stars Ranked?

According to Supercell's November 2026 release notes, Ranked now unlocks at 5,000 Trophies instead of 1,000. Players who already unlocked it keep access.

Which Brawlers were nerfed in the Brawl Stars November 2026 update?

Vince, Chester, Lou, Gale, Mr. P, Wendy, Amber, Mandy, the Thunder Frogs and Rey were all toned down. Supercell kept the changes light because the World Finals are close.