We’ve all been there: you’re pushing for the final goal in Brawl Ball, your teammate has the ball, and they’re running straight into three enemy Brawlers with no backup. If only you could tell them to hold back and wait for your respawn? That’s exactly why knowing how to chat in Brawl Stars is one of the most underrated skills you can pick up for the game. It doesn’t take long to master, but it can turn losing streaks into win after win when you and your team are on the same page. I’ve been playing Brawl Stars for 4 years, and I’ve seen teams of lower-tier Brawlers beat maxed out squads just because they communicated properly, while stacked teams lose constantly because no one knew how to share their plans.
How to Chat in Brawl Stars: Accessing Basic Chat Features
If you’re new to the game and still figuring out how to chat in Brawl Stars, the first thing you should know is that not all chat features are available to all players by default. Supercell has safety restrictions in place for players under 13, so text chat is disabled entirely for accounts registered as minor accounts, to protect them from harmful messages. If you’re over 13, you can enable text chat in your account privacy settings, under the “social permissions” tab.
For all players, quick chat is available right from your first match. You can access it by tapping the small speech bubble icon in the top left corner of your screen during any match. Tapping it will pull up your quick chat wheel, where you can select pre-written messages to send to your team instantly. You don’t have to stop moving or attacking to use it, which makes it far more practical for fast-paced matches than typing custom messages.
If you want to chat with players outside of matches, you can access club chat by tapping the “Club” tab on the main menu, then selecting the chat icon in the top right of the club screen. This is where you can talk to other members of your club, plan team matches, or share tips for specific game modes. You can also send private messages to players on your friends list by tapping their name in your friends tab and selecting “send message”.
Best Quick Chat Messages to Use for Every Game Mode
A lot of new players write off quick chat as too limited to be useful, but that’s far from the truth. Most pro players rely almost entirely on quick chat during ranked matches, because it’s fast, consistent, and automatically translated to any language for teammates on different servers. You can also customize your quick chat wheel to include the messages you use most often, by going to the “Brawlers” tab, selecting any Brawler, and tapping the “quick chat” option to swap out default messages.
The best messages to use change a lot depending on which game mode you’re playing, so it’s worth adjusting your quick chat wheel if you main a specific mode. Some of the most useful combinations are:
- For Brawl Ball: Use "I got it!" when you pick up the ball to let your team know you’re taking the lead, "Wait!" if you’re out of position and need your team to hold back instead of pushing, and "Nice shot!" after a teammate scores to keep morale high.
- For Gem Grab: Spam "Run!" when your team has 10 gems and you see enemies closing in on your carrier, "I have gems" to let your team know you’re the one they need to protect, and "Help!" if you’re being chased with more than 5 gems on you.
- For Duo Showdown: Use "Thanks!" if your teammate lets you take a power cube when you’re low on health, "Careful!" when you spot a hiding enemy near them, and "Sorry!" if you accidentally hit them with a splash damage attack mid-fight.
You don’t have to stick to these exact combinations, of course. If you play a lot of Siege, you can swap out less relevant messages for ones like “Defend the safe!” or “Push the robot!” to fit your needs. The goal is to have all the messages you use regularly just one tap away, so you don’t waste time scrolling through the wheel mid-fight.
Rules for Text Chat That Keep You From Getting Muted
One of the most common mistakes new players make when learning how to chat in Brawl Stars is forgetting that all messages are moderated by Supercell’s AI and human moderation team. Even offhand comments can get you muted temporarily or banned permanently if they violate the community guidelines, so it’s important to know what’s allowed and what’s not before you start typing.
Never type angry messages at your team even if they make a mistake. I’ve seen dozens of players get 72-hour mutes just for calling a teammate a noob after a bad play, and repeated violations can lead to permanent account bans. It’s not worth losing access to your account over a single lost match. If you’re frustrated, take a break instead of lashing out in chat.
Stick to game-related messages only during matches. Typing unrelated stuff like memes or random questions distracts you and your team, and you’re far more likely to lose if you’re focused on typing instead of moving your Brawler. Save casual chat for club rooms or post-match lobbies, where it won’t cost you a win. You should also never share personal information like your age, location, or social media handles in public chat rooms, for your own safety.
If you run into toxic players who are harassing you or your team, you don’t have to put up with their messages. You can mute any player by tapping their name on the post-match score screen, then selecting the “mute” option. You can also report them for violating community guidelines from the same menu, and Supercell will review their chat history to take appropriate action.
Strategic Chat Habits That Boost Your Win Rate
A lot of players think chat is just for small talk, but it’s one of the most powerful strategic tools you have if you use it right. If you’ve been struggling to climb the ranks, learning how to chat in Brawl Stars strategically might be the missing piece you’ve been looking for. You don’t have to be a pro player to use these habits, either – even small changes to how you chat can make a huge difference.
Share enemy positions before they attack, not after. If you see a Piper hiding in the bush near your team’s gem carrier, type “Piper left bush” immediately, not after your carrier gets one-shot and loses all their gems. I’ve won so many close matches just by calling out enemy positions 2 seconds earlier than the other team. Most players only pay attention to what’s on their own screen, so giving them a heads up about off-screen threats is one of the most helpful things you can do for your team.
Don’t over-chat. You don’t need to type every thought you have, just the key information that your team can’t see on their own. For example, if you’re playing as Tick and you use your super to destroy the enemy’s safe in Siege, you don’t need to type “I used super”, but if you see that the enemy’s Colt has his super ready, that’s useful information to share. Too many messages can be just as distracting as too few, so stick to short, relevant updates only.
Use positive chat to keep your team motivated. A quick “good job” after a good play makes your teammates far more likely to listen to your calls later, instead of getting defensive if you point out a mistake. Even if you’re losing, a quick “we can come back!” can turn the tide of the match, while negative comments will just make your team give up faster. I always make a point to congratulate my teammates after good plays, and I’ve noticed that my win rate is almost 15% higher when I do, compared to when I don’t use chat at all.
At the end of the day, learning how to chat in Brawl Stars isn’t just about knowing which buttons to press. It’s about using communication to work with your team instead of playing as four separate people. You don’t have to be a pro player to use chat effectively, even just using the default quick chat messages will make a huge difference in how often you win. Just remember to keep it respectful, keep it relevant, and focus on sharing information that helps your whole team succeed. Next time you jump into a match, try using one new chat tip you learned here, and you’ll be surprised how much smoother your games feel.