I’ve been playing Brawl Stars casually and competitively for over 4 years, and I still remember how frustrating it was to grind for my first max mastery when the system first launched. I spent weeks playing random brawlers I didn’t enjoy, chasing meta picks I couldn’t use well, and barely making progress. If you’re feeling stuck and want to know how to get mastery in Brawl Stars without wasting dozens of hours on dead-end grinds, this guide is built for you. I’ve tested every trick in the book over hundreds of matches, and these tips work for new players and veteran grinders alike.
First: Understand What You Gain When You Learn How to Get Mastery in Brawl Stars
A lot of players start grinding mastery just because they see other people with the shiny badges on their profiles, but you get way more than just bragging rights from the system. Each brawler has 10 mastery tiers, and every tier unlocks rewards ranging from coins and power points to exclusive pins, chroma credits, and even free brawler skins at the highest tiers. Mastery points are account-wide, so you can earn them on any brawler to unlock global account rewards that apply to your entire roster, not just the one you’re playing.
That means you don’t have to max out every single brawler to get the best rewards, either. You can pick a handful of brawlers you enjoy playing, grind their mastery tiers, and still unlock all the global rewards faster than someone who bounces between every new brawler that drops. I used to make the mistake of switching brawlers every other day because I wanted to collect small mastery rewards for each, but I ended up making almost no progress on any high-tier rewards for months. Once I focused on 3 brawlers I liked, I unlocked 2 exclusive skins and 500 chroma credits in less than 6 weeks.
Prioritize Brawlers That Fit Your Playstyle and Current Meta
The fastest way to slow down your mastery grind is to force yourself to play brawlers you don’t like just because they’re top of the tier list. Meta picks are powerful in the right hands, but if you don’t understand how to use their kit, you’ll have a lower win rate and earn fewer mastery points per match. Meta brawlers don’t always equal fast mastery gains if you don’t know how to use their kit properly. For example, when Crow was reworked last year to be a top-tier assassin, I tried grinding his mastery even though I almost never play stealthy brawlers. I had a 41% win rate over 30 matches, and I earned less than half the points per match I get playing Nita, my main.
When you’re picking a brawler to grind for mastery, use these three simple rules to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success:
- You have a win rate of 55% or higher with the brawler across at least 20 matches, so you know you can perform consistently with them
- The brawler is viable in at least 3 of the 5 core game modes (Gem Grab, Brawl Ball, Siege, Heist, Knockout), so you don’t run out of viable matches to play
- You understand all of their abilities, including super, gadget, and star power use cases for different maps and modes
If you check all three boxes, you’ll earn far more points per hour than someone forcing a meta brawler they barely know how to use. You can even choose low-tier brawlers if you’re good with them — I have a friend who maxed out El Primo’s mastery in 10 days even though he’s mid-tier, just because he’s been playing El Primo since the game launched and has a 68% win rate with him.
Optimize Your Match Selections to Maximize Mastery Point Gains
Once you’ve picked your brawler, you don’t want to just queue for random quick play matches and hope for the best. The mastery system awards points based on more than just wins, so you can maximize your gains by picking the right matches and team comps. Each match gives you mastery points based on your performance, not just whether you win or lose. You’ll earn points for damage dealt, healing done, kills, objectives secured, and even damage absorbed if you’re playing a tank. That means you can still earn a decent chunk of points even if you lose, as long as you contribute to the team.
Stick to game modes and maps where your chosen brawler excels. If you’re playing a long-range sniper like Brock, don’t queue for close-range maps like Snake Prairie where you’ll get picked off by assassins before you can fire a shot. Instead, queue for open maps in Heist or Gem Grab where you can deal consistent damage from a safe distance. Avoid playing competitive ranked matches when grinding mastery if you’re still learning the brawler. Ranked matches have tougher opponents and you’ll lose more often, plus you’ll risk dropping your rank if you’re not playing at your best. Quick play is far more forgiving, and you’ll face a mix of skill levels that make it easier to perform well.
You can also speed up your grind even more by queuing with 1 or 2 friends who play supportive roles for your brawler. If you main a damage dealer, queuing with a tank friend who can absorb damage for you and a support who can heal you will let you deal far more damage per match, earning you extra points every time you play. I regularly queue with two friends when I’m grinding a new brawler, and I earn about 30% more points per hour than I do playing solo.
Fix Common Mistakes That Slow Down Your Mastery Grind
Even if you pick the right brawler and the right matches, small mistakes can cut your mastery gains in half without you even noticing. The most common mistake I see is players picking the wrong gadgets and star powers for the map and mode. A lot of players pick one set of loadouts and never change them, but switching your loadout to fit the match can make you 2x more effective. For example, if you’re playing Piper in Brawl Ball, you want to use the gadget that lets you jump backwards to escape enemies rushing the goal, but if you’re playing Piper in Heist, you want to use the gadget that boosts your damage against the safe.
Another big mistake is ignoring objectives to chase kills. A lot of players think getting 10+ kills per match will get them the most mastery points, but that’s not how the system works. Securing objectives gives you far more mastery points than getting extra kills. Grabbing gems in Gem Grab, scoring goals in Brawl Ball, and damaging the safe in Heist all give you way more points than taking down an extra enemy who’s not near the objective. I’ve had matches where I only got 2 kills but earned more points than the teammate who got 12 kills, just because I was the one carrying all the gems for the team.
Don’t make the mistake of leaving matches early either, even if you think you’re going to lose. If you leave before the match ends, you get zero mastery points, no matter how well you played up to that point. Even if you lose, you’ll still get 40-60% of the points you’d get for a win, as long as you finish the match. I’ve had dozens of matches where my team was losing badly at the start, but we ended up coming back to win, and I earned double the points I would have gotten if I’d left early. If you’re really frustrated, just play through the match and switch to a different mode after, it’s worth the small amount of extra time.
You don’t have to spend thousands of hours playing 10+ matches a day to get mastery in Brawl Stars. It’s all about working smarter, not harder — pick a brawler you’re already good at, stick to modes where they perform well, fix the small mistakes that are costing you points, and you’ll see progress way faster than you expect. Try picking one brawler to focus on this week, follow the tips in this guide, and you’ll be shocked at how quickly you climb the mastery tiers and unlock those exclusive rewards you’ve been eyeing.