Brawl Stars Brawler Blast Guide: How It Works & Best Unlock Strategy

So, would you actually stop playing just to get more progression in Brawl Stars? Sounds crazy, right? But with Brawler Blast replacing Starr Road, that might be exactly what you want to do. Let's break down how it works and when this weird strategy is actually worth using.

 

How Does Brawler Blast Work?

Brawler Blast keeps the same Credit requirements for each Brawler rarity, but changes what happens when you reach the required amount.

Instead of simply unlocking a Brawler, you’ll enter a shootout featuring up to 10 Brawlers you haven’t unlocked yet from the same rarity. Tap the targets to eliminate them, and the Brawlers left standing become your final choices.

There’s one important detail: you don't actually control which targets get eliminated. The shooting is just part of the animation, so don't worry about your aim.

Your final result can leave you with one or several Brawlers:

• 1 Brawler left: You automatically unlock it.
• 2–4 Brawlers left: Choose the one you want.
• Fewer than 10 eligible Brawlers: Empty slots become dummy targets.

For example, if you're only missing three Legendary Brawlers, you won't get seven extra Legendary choices. The remaining targets will be dummies, and you'll have at most three real Brawlers to choose from.

 

Gem Fragments Explained

The real twist of Brawler Blast is the extra progression you can earn while shooting down targets.

Every target you eliminate can give you 0–4 Gem Fragments, whether it's a real Brawler or a dummy. These fragments then turn into bonus progression for the Brawler you're unlocking.

Possible rewards include:

• Power Levels
• Gadgets
• Gears
• Star Powers
• Hypercharges
• Buffies, if the Brawler has one

There are limits to these rewards. For example, a Brawler can't go beyond Power Level 11, and you can't keep receiving the same Gadget, Gear, Star Power, Hypercharge, or Buffy after reaching its limit.

There's also a minimum amount of progression, so your newly unlocked Brawler won't be completely empty. The exact reward varies from one Brawler Blast to another, making the system more of a progression gamble than a fixed reward.

More Choices or More Progression?

Here's where Brawler Blast gets interesting.

The number of Brawlers you eliminate affects how many chances you have to receive Gem Fragments. If four Brawlers survive, you'll only eliminate six targets. But if just one Brawler remains, you'll eliminate nine targets.

That means:

More choices = more control, but fewer fragment opportunities.

Fewer choices = less control, but more fragment opportunities.

So while getting four Brawlers to choose from sounds better, a single remaining Brawler can actually give you more opportunities to collect bonus progression.

This is especially important for players who already have almost the entire roster unlocked.

 

The Best Brawler Blast Strategy

Now for the unusual part: you can potentially get more progression by not finishing a Brawler release event immediately.

Brawler Blast doesn't appear when you obtain a Brawler through certain other methods, including early-access or guaranteed unlock routes. This creates an interesting choice during new Brawler release events.

Imagine you're playing an early-access event and you're only one Brawler Box away from guaranteeing the new Brawler.

Instead of opening that final box, you can stop and wait until the Brawler becomes available through Credits. Then, you can unlock it through Brawler Blast and receive the additional progression that comes with it.

For progression-focused players, this can be a surprisingly efficient strategy.

Should You Save Your Credits?

If you're planning to wait for Brawler Blast, don't spend your Credits too quickly.

Players who already have nearly every Brawler have an especially good setup. When the new Brawler finally enters the Credit system, there may be only one actual Brawler left in its rarity pool. That means the other targets become dummies, allowing you to eliminate more targets and get more opportunities for Gem Fragments.

So before claiming your Credits, ask yourself:

Do you want the Brawler now, or do you want the extra progression later?

That one decision can change the value you get from the unlock.

 

Who Should Use the Brawler Blast Strategy?

Not every player should wait. Your best option depends on what you actually want from the new Brawler.

Progression-focused players

If you're trying to build your account efficiently, waiting for Brawler Blast can be worthwhile. You trade immediate access for additional Power Levels and upgrade items.

This is particularly attractive if you already own most of the roster.

Players who want the new Brawler ASAP

If the new Brawler looks broken, fun, or simply too exciting to wait for, just get it.

Early access lets you start playing immediately, push trophies, learn the kit, and enjoy the new content before the meta changes.

Players who don't care about the Brawler

Extra progression isn't very useful if you aren't going to play the Brawler. In that case, delaying your unlock may not be worth the wait.

Cosmetic collectors

If your main goal is skins and other cosmetics, Brawler Blast shouldn't be your only consideration. Its biggest advantage is account progression rather than cosmetic rewards.

 

Brawler Blast: Quick Decision Guide

Your Goal	What Should You Do?
Play the new Brawler immediately	Get it through early access
Maximize account progression	Consider waiting for Brawler Blast
Own almost every Brawler	Brawler Blast becomes more valuable
Don't plan to use the Brawler	Don't wait purely for progression
Care mostly about cosmetics	Prioritize the rewards you actually want

 

Is Brawler Blast Worth It?

For most progression-focused players, yes—but only if you're willing to wait. Brawler Blast gives you something an immediate Brawler unlock doesn't: extra chances to gain progression while unlocking the Brawler.

The catch is time. If you delay an early-access Brawler, you lose access to it until it enters the normal Credit system. So the real trade-off isn't simply “more rewards or fewer rewards.” It's “more progression or earlier access.”

If you're a maxed-out or near-maxed-out player, waiting can make much more sense. If you're still missing a large number of Brawlers, getting the new one immediately may be the better choice for your account.

 

Brawler Blast Tips

Want to squeeze the most value out of Brawler Blast? Keep these points in mind. Save your Credits if you're planning to wait for a Credit-based unlock, and check how many Brawlers you still have missing in that rarity before making your decision. Don't assume more choices are always better—leaving fewer Brawlers standing means more targets to eliminate and more chances to earn Gem Fragments. If you're playing a new Brawler release event, keep an eye on your progress and consider stopping when you're one Brawler Box away from the guarantee. Finally, don't over-optimize: if you really want to play the new Brawler right away, getting immediate access can be more valuable than waiting for extra progression.

 

Conclusion

So, are you willing to do the weird thing and stop one Brawler Box before the finish line? If you're chasing maximum progression, Brawler Blast can make that wait surprisingly rewarding. But if you just want to grab the new Brawler and start causing chaos, go for it—sometimes having fun is worth more than doing the math!