Brawl Stars upgrade costs come down to two things: Power Points and Coins. Every Brawler starts at Power 1 and can be levelled all the way to Power 11, and each step up has a fixed price. This guide breaks down exactly what each upgrade costs, the total bill to max a single Brawler, and the smartest way to spend your currency so you are not stuck grinding forever.
The good news is that upgrade prices never change between Brawlers — a common Brawler and a Legendary Brawler cost the exact same amount to level up. Once you know the numbers below, you can plan exactly which Brawlers to invest in and how long it will take.
What "upgrading" actually does
In Brawl Stars, upgrading a Brawler raises its Power Level. Power Levels run from Power 1 (the starting point) up to Power 11 (the maximum). Each level you add boosts the Brawler's health and main-attack damage by a small amount. Upgrades do not give your Brawler new abilities — Gadgets, Star Powers and Gears are separate unlocks — but the raw stat increase makes a real difference in battle, especially against maxed opponents.
The two currencies you need
Two different currencies are involved in every upgrade, and you need both to push a Brawler to the next level:
- Power Points are tied to one specific Brawler. You have to collect enough Power Points for that Brawler before the next level even becomes available. Power Points you earn for Shelly cannot be used on Colt.
- Coins are a shared currency used across your whole account. Once you have the required Power Points, you spend Coins to confirm the upgrade.
Cost for each Power Level
Here is the full breakdown of what every upgrade costs. The figures are the same for every Brawler in the game, and the cost ramps up sharply at the higher levels.
- To Power 2: 20 Power Points + 20 Coins
- To Power 3: 30 Power Points + 35 Coins
- To Power 4: 50 Power Points + 75 Coins
- To Power 5: 80 Power Points + 140 Coins
- To Power 6: 130 Power Points + 290 Coins
- To Power 7: 210 Power Points + 480 Coins
- To Power 8: 340 Power Points + 800 Coins
- To Power 9: 550 Power Points + 1,250 Coins
- To Power 10: 890 Power Points + 1,875 Coins
- To Power 11: 1,440 Power Points + 2,800 Coins
The total cost to max a Brawler
Add every upgrade together and a single Brawler taken from Power 1 to Power 11 costs 3,740 Power Points and 7,765 Coins. The Power Points are spread across the game's reward systems and come fairly steadily, but the Coins are the part most players feel — because Coins are a shared pool, they tend to be the real bottleneck when you are trying to upgrade several Brawlers at once.
Where to earn currency and how to spend it
You earn Power Points and Coins from the same handful of sources: Starr Drops awarded after matches, the seasonal Brawl Pass, the in-game Shop and special offers, and one-time Trophy Road milestones. Coins also come from converting excess Power Points once a Brawler is already maxed, so nothing goes to waste.
Because Coins are limited, spreading them across dozens of Brawlers is the slowest way to get stronger. Instead, focus your Coins on the few Brawlers you actually enjoy and play often, pushing them to Power 9 or higher where the stat gains are most noticeable in competitive modes.
Tips for upgrading efficiently
- Pick a small core roster. Maxing three or four favourites beats having ten Brawlers stuck at Power 5.
- Watch for Coin offers. The Shop and the Brawl Pass regularly include Coin bundles that stretch your budget further.
- Don't hoard Power Points. If a Brawler has enough Power Points but you are short on Coins, the points sit idle — earn Coins to convert that progress into actual stats.
- Power 9 is a sweet spot. Reaching Power 9 unlocks a Brawler's second Star Power slot, so it is a strong upgrade target before chasing Power 11.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to max a Brawler in Brawl Stars?
Taking one Brawler from Power 1 to the Power 11 maximum costs 3,740 Power Points and 7,765 Coins in total. These amounts are the same for every Brawler in the game.
Do rarer Brawlers cost more to upgrade?
No. Upgrade prices are identical regardless of rarity — a Common Brawler and a Legendary Brawler both cost the same Power Points and Coins at each Power Level.
What is the difference between Power Points and Coins?
Power Points are earned for one specific Brawler and unlock the next level for that Brawler only. Coins are a shared account-wide currency you spend to confirm the upgrade once you have the Power Points.
Why can't I upgrade even though I have enough Power Points?
You also need enough Coins. If you have the Power Points but the upgrade is greyed out, you are short on Coins — earn more from Starr Drops, the Brawl Pass or the Shop and try again.
What is the highest Power Level in Brawl Stars?
Power 11 is the maximum Power Level. Once a Brawler reaches it, extra Power Points for that Brawler are automatically converted into Coins.
Final thoughts
Brawl Stars upgrade costs are completely predictable once you know the table: 3,740 Power Points and 7,765 Coins per Brawler, with prices climbing steeply toward Power 11. Treat Coins as your scarcest resource, build a focused roster of Brawlers you genuinely play, and you'll climb the ladder far faster than someone spreading their currency thin. For official updates and patch notes, check the official Brawl Stars site.
