A Hypercharge is the single most expensive upgrade in Brawl Stars — roughly 5,000 Coins dumped onto a brawler that is already maxed to Power 11. With 84+ Hypercharges in the game as of June 2026, unlocking the wrong one is the biggest resource mistake you can make. This tier list ranks every Hypercharge worth caring about in the Season 51 "Brawl Strikers" meta, explains exactly which to unlock first, and flags the ones that are pure animation with no real payoff.
Quick answer (TLDR): As of June 2026 (Season 51), the best Hypercharges to unlock are Mortis, Surge, Max, Kit, R-T and Najia — they either charge absurdly fast or genuinely change how the brawler is played. Edgar's "Outburst" is still strong but was toned down in the June patch (slower Hypercharge rate). Avoid sinking 5,000 Coins into Bull, Pam or Buster — their Hypercharges don't transform a brawler that's already weak in the current meta. Hypercharges shift with every balance patch, so treat this as a June 2026 snapshot, not a permanent ranking.
Below: what a Hypercharge actually does, how the June 2026 update reshaped the list, the full tier table, and a priority order for spending your Coins.
What is a Hypercharge in Brawl Stars?
A Hypercharge is a top-tier upgrade that unlocks at Power 11, the maximum power level a brawler can reach. Once unlocked, a second meter fills as you charge your Super. Pop your Hypercharged Super and the brawler is wrapped in a glowing aura that layers several stat bonuses on top of an already-empowered Super — typically a mix of bonus damage, movement speed, shield and reload speed for the duration (Supercell support).
The catch is the cost. To even qualify, the brawler has to be Power 11 — meaning you've already poured Coins and a full Mastery grind into it — and the Hypercharge itself runs about 5,000 Coins on top. Not every brawler has one yet: Supercell rolls Hypercharges out in waves, and by June 2026 the game is on Wave 13 with 84+ Hypercharges live, per BrawlValue's June 2026 count. The difference between a great Hypercharge and a bad one is enormous: the best ones charge fast and flip a fight, while the worst are little more than a flashier Super.
How did the June 2026 update change the Hypercharge meta?
Season 51, "Brawl Strikers," launched on June 4, 2026 as a World Cup-themed football season (an Adidas × FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration), and it shipped alongside one of the biggest balance patches in recent memory — 40+ brawlers retuned (Brawl Stars official). Three of those changes hit Hypercharges directly:
- Edgar got reined in. Edgar's "Outburst" was one of the scariest Hypercharges in the game, stacking a 150% supercharge rate, 50% reload speed, +5% damage, +5% shield and +20% movement speed. The June patch cut his Fisticuffs healing from 30% to 20% and slowed his Hypercharge rate, knocking him out of the top tier without killing the pick.
- Colette lost a hidden bug. The patch notes call it out directly. Per the June 2026 update, Supercell "Fixed an issue where Colette dealt approximately 4,600 extra base damage on top of her Super damage when using her Hypercharged Super." That's a quiet but real nerf to anyone who'd unlocked her Hypercharge during the bugged window.
- Chester took a hit. His Candy Popper Super dropped from 3,760 to 3,200, softening a Hypercharge that used to be one of the most chaotic in the game thanks to its rapid ability cycling.
Net effect: a couple of dive and burst Hypercharges that had been oppressive came back to the pack, while fast-charging utility Hypercharges (Mortis, Surge, Max) held their value. If you want the full brawler-by-brawler picture rather than just Hypercharges, our Brawl Stars tier list for June 2026 breaks down the whole roster.
Brawl Stars Hypercharge tier list (June 2026)
This ranking weighs three things: how fast the Hypercharge charges, how much it transforms the brawler, and how relevant that brawler is in the Season 51 meta. It's built from community win-rate aggregators and live tier sources like Brawlify cross-checked against the June patch — not just animation hype.
| Tier | Hypercharges | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Mortis, Surge, Max, Kit, R-T, Najia | Charge fast and/or flip a fight outright; meta-relevant brawlers |
| A | Edgar, Spike, Leon, Stu, Sandy | Strong, but situational or recently toned down |
| B | Crow, Colt, Gene, Shelly, El Primo | Solid value if you already main the brawler |
| C | Chester, Lola, Sam, Grom, Meg | Fine, but rarely worth prioritizing over the picks above |
| D / F | Bull, Pam, Buster | Don't transform a brawler that's already weak right now |
Tier list reflects the June 2026 (Season 51) meta and will move with the next balance patch.
S-Tier Hypercharges — unlock these first
These are the picks that earn their 5,000 Coins.
- Mortis — still the gold standard for Hypercharge efficiency. His Hypercharge charges faster than almost anything else in the game, so you cycle back into the empowered dash-and-aura state constantly. Even after the broader June dive nerfs, Mortis remains an S-tier brawler, and his Hypercharge is the safest unlock on this list for aggressive players.
- Surge — built for 1v1s and sustained pressure. The Hypercharge lets him chain his evolution upgrades back-to-back, shredding solo opponents before they can react. Outstanding in modes that reward picking fights.
- Max — a recent buff pushed her Hypercharge into S-tier. Her already-high speed plus the Hypercharge bonuses make her a carry in Gem Grab and Brawl Ball, both for her own aggression and for the team-wide speed boost she provides.
- Kit & R-T — Kit's Hypercharge enables strong support plays in coordinated comps, while R-T's is widely considered borderline overtuned even after balancing. Both are high-impact unlocks if you play the brawler.
- Najia — her Hypercharge, added in April 2026 (Wave 13), stacks six jars plus a snake-poison trail on activation, layering heavy damage-over-time on her base kit. One of the more creative and genuinely oppressive recent designs.
A-Tier Hypercharges — strong but situational
- Edgar "Outburst" — was top-tier; the June nerf (slower Hypercharge rate, healing cut 30% → 20%) drops him here. Still a real threat in the right hands, just no longer auto-S.
- Spike, Leon, Stu, Sandy — all transform their brawler meaningfully but lean on specific modes, maps or playstyles. Unlock these if the brawler is already in your main rotation.
B and C-Tier Hypercharges — only if you main the brawler
Hypercharges like Crow, Colt, Gene, Shelly, Chester, Lola ("Inflated Ego," +2,000 HP), Sam ("Hyper Fist") and Grom are perfectly usable, but they either don't charge quickly enough or don't shift the brawler's power enough to justify spending Coins ahead of the S-tier picks. Chester in particular slid down after his June Super nerf. Unlock these for fun or for a brawler you genuinely love — not as a priority.
D and F-Tier Hypercharges — skip these for now
- Bull — the bonuses aren't transformative enough to pull him out of the bottom of the meta. Spending 5,000 Coins to make a struggling brawler slightly less struggling is a hard pass.
- Pam — her "Mama's Love" Hypercharge boosts her healing turret, but her healing-turret playstyle has been hard-countered by burst-damage comps in 2026, and the Hypercharge doesn't give her the mobility or survivability she actually needs.
- Buster "Plot Armor" — a projectile-blocking shield that sounds great but is too predictable; good opponents simply wait it out.
Which Hypercharge should you unlock first?
Priority comes down to charge speed × meta relevance × how much you play the brawler. A simple order for most accounts:
- A fast-charging S-tier brawler you already main — Mortis, Surge or Max. Charge speed compounds: the faster it fills, the more total value you extract per match.
- A mode-defining pick for your favorite mode — Max or Kit for Gem Grab/Brawl Ball, Surge for solo-pressure modes.
- A brand-new, meta-warping Hypercharge — like Najia, while it's still fresh and under-countered.
Avoid the classic trap of unlocking a Hypercharge just because the animation looks cool or because you happened to max the brawler first. A D-tier Hypercharge on a Power 11 brawler is still a D-tier Hypercharge. For a wider view of which brawlers are worth maxing in the first place, see our best Brawlers in Brawl Stars for June 2026.
How do you unlock and charge a Hypercharge efficiently?
You can only unlock a Hypercharge once the brawler hits Power 11, then pay the Coin cost (around 5,000). After that, the Hypercharge meter fills as you land hits and charge your Super — so brawlers that build Super quickly (or have abilities that farm Super off walls, minions or area damage) reach their Hypercharged state more often. That's exactly why fast-charging brawlers like Mortis dominate this list: the theoretical power of a Hypercharge only matters if you can actually pop it multiple times a match.
A few habits that maximize value: charge your Super before a fight rather than dumping it, save the Hypercharge for a teamfight or objective contest instead of a random 1v1, and pair it with Gadgets/Star Powers that extend uptime. Always confirm the current numbers in-game or on the official Brawl Stars news blog before committing Coins — Hypercharge stats and the brawlers that have them change every wave.
FAQ
What is the best Hypercharge in Brawl Stars right now? As of June 2026 (Season 51), Mortis is the most reliable pick because his Hypercharge charges faster than almost any other in the game, with Surge, Max, Kit, R-T and Najia right behind. The "best" Hypercharge shifts every balance patch, so always cross-check against the current meta before spending 5,000 Coins.
How many Hypercharges are in Brawl Stars? More than 80 as of June 2026 — BrawlValue counts 84+ following Wave 13. Supercell adds a new batch of Hypercharges roughly every wave, so the total keeps climbing; not every brawler has one yet.
How much does a Hypercharge cost to unlock? Around 5,000 Coins, and only after the brawler is already at Power 11. Because Power 11 itself requires a heavy Coin and Mastery investment, a Hypercharge is effectively the most expensive single upgrade in the game — which is why unlock priority matters so much.
Which Hypercharges should I avoid unlocking? Skip Hypercharges on brawlers that are already weak in the current meta, such as Bull, Pam and Buster. Their bonuses aren't transformative enough to justify the cost when the brawler underperforms regardless. Spend on a fast-charging, meta-relevant brawler instead.
Did the June 2026 update change the Hypercharge meta? Yes. The Season 51 patch slowed Edgar's Hypercharge rate and cut his healing, fixed a bug that gave Colette roughly 4,600 extra Hypercharged Super damage, and nerfed Chester's Super from 3,760 to 3,200 — all of which pushed previously oppressive Hypercharges down a tier.
Do all Brawlers have a Hypercharge? No. Hypercharges are released in waves, so only a subset of the roster has one at any given time. By June 2026 that subset is 84+ brawlers and growing, but newer and some older brawlers are still waiting for theirs.
