If you’ve ever spent weeks saving up gems for a premium Brawl Pass, limited-edition skin, or exclusive brawler unlock, you know how slow the grind can feel if you don’t have a solid plan. I’ve been playing Brawl Stars casually for four years, and I’ve tested every supposed “hack” and trick for earning extra gems, from fake generator sites to weird challenge exploits. Most don’t work, and some can even get your account banned permanently. This guide breaks down exactly how to get gems faster in Brawl Stars using only legitimate, Supercell-approved methods that work for every skill level, no real money required.
How to get gems faster in Brawl Stars with daily and weekly challenges
Your most consistent source of free gems will always be the built-in daily, weekly, club, and seasonal challenges, and most players leave tons of these gems on the table by not prioritizing the right ones. Each day you get three daily quests, most of which reward 2-5 gems, but rare high-value quests can pay out 10 gems or more. You don’t have to complete every single challenge to max out your weekly gem rewards, so always re-roll the lowest-value 2-gem quest first each day for free, to increase your chances of getting a higher reward. If you only have 10 minutes to play in a day, knock out your daily quests first before jumping into casual matches.
Weekly quests are even more valuable, with six quests per week paying out 10-15 gems each, for a total of 60-90 gems a week just for simple tasks like winning 3 Gem Grab matches or getting 10 kills with a tank brawler. If you join an active club, you also get four weekly club quests that pay 5-10 gems each, adding an extra 20-40 gems to your total per week for playing with other club members. The free tier of the Brawl Pass also includes 90 gems spread across tiers 1 through 70, which you can easily hit by completing your daily and weekly quests before the 2-month season ends, no extra grind required.
Maximize free gem rewards from in-game events and special modes
Supercell runs limited-time events every few weeks that offer huge one-time gem payouts, and these are the fastest way to stock up on hundreds of gems in a single day if you plan ahead. Anniversary events, holiday celebrations, and new brawler launch events almost always include a short challenge that rewards 30-50 gems for completing 3-4 matches, often against easy AI opponents so even new players can earn the full reward. Limited-time challenge events often give 30-50 gems for completing 3-4 simple matches, so keep an eye on the in-game event tab at the start of each week to see what’s coming up.
You can also get extra gems from occasional login rewards, community vote events, and official Supercell giveaways. During big announcements, Supercell often posts free gem codes on their official social media accounts, which you can redeem in the in-game shop for 10-20 gems each, no play required. During 24-hour gem drop events, you’ll get 1-2 extra gems for every match you complete, win or lose, so playing even 10 matches during these windows can add up to 20 extra gems with almost no extra effort.
Avoid common gem scams that waste your time and risk your account
As soon as you start looking for ways to earn extra gems, you’ll run into hundreds of supposed “free gem generators” and third-party services promising thousands of gems for free, no work required. None of these work, and almost all of them are designed to steal your account information, install malware on your device, or trick you into completing paid surveys for no reward. Any third-party service asking for your Brawl Stars login details to give you free gems is 100% a scam, and Supercell will not restore your account if you get banned for using these services.
If you’re not sure if an offer is legitimate, watch for these common red flags:
- Sites that claim you can get 10,000+ gems in 5 minutes with no effort or play time
- Services that ask for your player ID and account password to “deliver” gems to your account
- Videos or posts that ask you to download a random unvetted app or complete a paid survey to get free gems
- Random players in in-game chat offering to sell you gems at a 50% or higher discount off the in-game shop price
I’ve had multiple friends lose accounts they’d played on for years because they fell for one of these scams, and Supercell never restored their progress or their purchased items. Even if an offer looks super convincing with edited screenshots of players with thousands of free gems, it’s not worth risking your account over. All legitimate gem rewards come directly through the in-game client or official Supercell channels, no exceptions.
Optimize your playtime to farm gems without burning out
You don’t have to grind 4+ hours a day to earn enough gems for the items you want, and forcing yourself to play when you’re tired or frustrated will actually slow you down, since you’ll lose more matches and take longer to complete challenges. Playing 2-3 focused 20-minute sessions a day is enough to complete all daily and weekly gem rewards, and you’ll have way more fun while you do it. I always set a timer when I sit down to play, and take a 10-minute break when it goes off to keep my focus sharp.
Prioritize challenges that overlap to cut your playtime in half. For example, if you have a weekly challenge to win 3 Brawl Ball matches and a daily challenge to get 12 kills with a damage brawler, pick a high-damage brawler like Colt or Piper for your Brawl Ball matches, and you’ll complete both challenges at the same time instead of doing them separately. Playing with friends or club members also helps you win matches faster, especially for team-based modes, and makes the whole grind feel less like work. If you’re stuck on a really hard challenge, don’t force it—come back to it the next day when you’re refreshed, and you’ll probably beat it on your first try.
At the end of the day, earning gems in Brawl Stars doesn’t have to be a slow, frustrating grind if you know which methods to prioritize. Stick to legitimate in-game challenges and events, avoid too-good-to-be-true scams, and optimize your playtime to complete overlapping challenges, and you’ll see your gem count grow way faster than you expected. Whether you’re saving up for a new skin, the premium Brawl Pass, or a limited-time brawler offer, these tips for how to get gems faster in Brawl Stars will help you hit your goal weeks earlier than you would with casual unplanned play. Have fun out there, and don’t forget to share any extra useful tricks you find with your club members!