How to Get Credits in Brawl Stars: Every Source Listed (2026)
You can earn Credits in Brawl Stars through several sources, including the Free Brawl Pass Track, Star Drops, active promo codes, and QR code rewards. The Free Brawl Pass Track is the single biggest free source, with a 300-Credit milestone at Tier 25. Where most guides on this topic stop is the earning side. The part players actually search for once they have a few thousand Credits banked is what those Credits cost per Brawler rarity, so this guide covers both: every way to earn Credits, and exactly what Epic through Ultra Legendary Brawlers cost on the Starr Road.
What Credits Unlock in Brawl Stars
Credits in Brawl Stars are the primary currency for accessing Brawlers on the Starr Road system. You’ll use them to gain access to Epic rarity Brawlers and above, with Epic Brawlers requiring the fewest Credits and Ultra Legendary Brawlers demanding the most. Once you’ve accumulated enough Credits toward a Brawler, you can switch which of the available choices in that rarity tier you’re unlocking at any time, since the Credits you’ve collected stay attached to the tier rather than one locked-in pick.
It’s worth knowing that not every Brawler goes through Starr Road. Rare Brawlers become available directly on Trophy Road, while Super Rare Brawlers let you choose from an available list, also on Trophy Road. Neither rarity costs Credits. If you prefer skipping the grind entirely, earning Gems instead of Credits gets you instant access to any Brawler on the Starr Road.
After you’ve unlocked every available Brawler, your Credits don’t go to waste. They shift into contributing toward Fame tiers instead, keeping the currency relevant long after your roster is complete. Every Credit you earn from that point converts to one Fame point, according to the Brawl Stars Wiki.
Historically, a separate currency called Chroma Credits served the same role for Chromatic Brawlers, but Supercell removed the Chromatic rarity, the Chromatic Shop, and Chroma Credits entirely in its December 2023 update, converting any unclaimed Chroma Credits into standard Credits at a rate of 1.85 Credits per Chroma Credit.
Credits Cost by Brawler Rarity
Supercell hasn’t published an official Credits price list, so the figures below are the ranges consistently reported by Brawl Stars community trackers and cross-checked against a Brawl Stars Wiki community breakdown. Treat them as reliable estimates rather than official numbers, and expect Supercell to adjust them between balance updates without a patch note calling it out directly.
| Rarity | Approximate Credit Cost |
|---|---|
| Epic | 900–950 Credits |
| Mythic | 1,900 Credits |
| Legendary | 3,800 Credits |
| Ultra Legendary | 5,500 Credits |
One detail most guides skip: the first Brawler you unlock in a new rarity tier gets a 50% Credit discount. When Kaze became the game’s first Ultra Legendary Brawler, players unlocked her for 2,750 Credits instead of the standard 5,500, since she was the debut Brawler of that tier.
Here’s what those numbers mean in practice. A free-to-play account that finishes the free Brawl Pass track every season and opens every Starr Drop it earns typically banks enough Credits for two to three Epic Brawlers within the first two to three months. A single Mythic Brawler, at roughly double the Epic cost, takes proportionally longer to save for.
That math is why most community guides tell new players to spend their first Credits on an Epic Brawler rather than holding out for a Mythic one: you get a usable Brawler into your roster twice as fast, and you can still work toward a Mythic in parallel with whatever Credits keep coming in from the Brawl Pass and Starr Drops.
Free Brawl Pass Track: Your Biggest Free Credits Source
Every Brawl Stars player has free access to the Brawl Pass free track, making it the biggest ongoing source of Credits available without spending anything. It runs alongside the premium track every season, and you don’t need to purchase anything to progress through it.
You advance by earning XP through gameplay, missions, and monthly events. Once you hit Tier 60, bonus rewards unlock every 2,800 XP you earn afterward. The Brawl Pass was first introduced in May 2020, replacing the older Brawl Box and Token system.
The most notable free-track Credit milestone lands at Tier 25, worth 300 Credits. The free track also includes Starr Drops at multiple tiers along the way, adding extra Credit chances on top of the guaranteed milestone.
Consistently completing missions and staying active through monthly events is the most reliable way to maximize your free-track progress each season, since XP from quests moves you through tiers noticeably faster than battling alone.
Codes That Add Free Cosmetics and Bonuses
Codes in Brawl Stars don’t directly award Credits, but they’re still worth redeeming for the free cosmetics and small bonuses they provide. To redeem one, open the Shop, go to the Resources tab, select ENTER CODE, type the code exactly as written, then hit ENTER. Codes are case-sensitive and expire quickly once an event ends, so redeem any you find right away rather than saving them.
For the full step-by-step redemption walkthrough, including how text codes differ from Creator Codes, see our complete guide to redeeming codes. Because active codes rotate on Supercell’s schedule rather than ours, checking that guide or Supercell’s own social channels will always be more current than a fixed list on this page.
Creator Codes work differently from reward codes. Entering one doesn’t add anything to your account directly. Instead, when you support a creator and later spend Gems in the shop, roughly 5% of that Gem spending goes to the creator at no extra cost to you, based on Supercell’s Creator Boost program.
How to Scan QR Codes for Free Rewards
QR codes work differently than text codes. Instead of typing anything in, you scan a promotional image with your device’s camera to claim free rewards like pins, icons, gems, and occasionally skins.
To get started, open Brawl Stars, then minimize it without closing the app. Open your camera or a QR scanner app, point it steadily at the QR code image, and hold it there for a few seconds until it detects the code. The game recognizes it and displays a reward notification. Tap the link that appears, which prompts you to reopen Brawl Stars, and your rewards are granted automatically.
Once you’re back in the game, tap “Claim” or “Redeem” on the popup, then check your inventory to confirm everything arrived. If the scanner doesn’t work, use the direct link instead. Most QR codes are event-specific and expire quickly, so scan them as soon as you find them. Developers release new codes regularly during events, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching active ones.
What Star Drops and Chaos Drops Actually Give You
Star Drops and Chaos Drops are two different reward systems, and it’s easy to mix them up since both hand out Credits. A standard Starr Drop starts at Rare rarity with a chance to upgrade before it opens, and its base drop rate for staying at Rare rarity is 50%, according to the Brawl Stars Wiki. Credits are one of several possible rewards inside a Starr Drop, alongside coins, Power Points, Bling, and XP Doublers, and the Wiki’s changelog notes that Supercell added a 150-Credit reward specifically to Epic and Mythic Starr Drops in its June 2025 update. Supercell hasn’t published the exact odds of pulling that 150-Credit reward within those tiers, so treat it as one possible outcome rather than a guaranteed one.
Chaos Drops are a separate, event-tied reward type. They start at Super Rare rarity and can upgrade up to Ultra, with community trackers reporting roughly a 12% chance of landing at Mythic rarity. What makes Chaos Drops worth chasing is the split mechanic: a single drop can split into 2, 4, or 8 drops of the same rarity, so an 8-way split on an Ultra-tier Chaos Drop is a genuinely large haul. You earn them through Daily Wins, Trophy Road, and the Brawl Pass during the events that feature them.
Fastest Ways to Farm Credits, Ranked
If you’re optimizing for speed rather than just working through every source eventually, the methods above don’t all move you toward your next Brawler at the same rate. Here’s how they stack up for a player logging in daily, fastest and most reliable first:
- Free Brawl Pass track. The highest guaranteed return for the least ongoing effort. The 300-Credit Tier 25 milestone alone outweighs most single sources on this list, and it renews every season without depending on luck.
- Daily Starr Drops. The most consistent day-to-day source once you’ve cleared the Brawl Pass milestone. Since Credits sit in the reward pool for Epic and Mythic-tier Starr Drops, opening every drop you earn from Daily Wins keeps a steady trickle coming in even between milestones.
- Trophy Road. Fast early, then irrelevant. Rewards are front-loaded for new and returning accounts, so it’s the single biggest short-term boost you’ll see, but each milestone only pays out once. Established accounts shouldn’t plan around it for ongoing Credits.
- Chaos Drops during events. The highest ceiling and the lowest reliability. The split mechanic means a lucky Chaos Drop can outperform everything else here in a single pull, but Chaos Drops are tied to specific events rather than available daily, so treat them as a bonus rather than a plan.
- Codes and QR scans. Effectively zero Credit value. Worth doing for the free cosmetics, but since neither awards Credits directly, they shouldn’t factor into a farming strategy at all.
For most free-to-play accounts, the practical takeaway is to treat the Brawl Pass and daily Starr Drops as the backbone of your Credit income, and everything else on this list as a bonus on top of that baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Creator Codes Directly Give You Credits in Brawl Stars?
No. A Creator Code doesn’t add Credits, Gems, or any other reward to your account. When you support a creator and later spend Gems in the shop, roughly 5% of that Gem spending goes to the creator at no extra cost to you.
How Quickly Do QR Codes Expire After Being Released Officially?
It depends on the code. Most QR codes are tied to a specific promotion or event and stop working once that event ends, sometimes within days. Because Supercell doesn’t publish a fixed expiration window, the safest approach is to redeem any code as soon as you find it rather than waiting.
Can You Redeem the Same Credit Code More Than Once?
No. Each code, whether it’s a QR code or a text code, can only be redeemed once per account. Attempting to reuse it returns an error, and there’s no workaround to bypass the one-time limit.
Where Is the Code Redemption Section Inside the Game?
Open the Shop from the main menu, swipe to the last tab under Resources, then scroll to the bottom. The Enter Code option sits inside the Content Creator Boost section at the very end of that tab.
What Happened to Chroma Credits in Brawl Stars?
Chroma Credits were a separate currency used to unlock Chromatic Brawlers before Supercell removed the Chromatic rarity, the Chromatic Shop, and Chroma Credits themselves in its December 2023 update. Any Chroma Credits players hadn’t spent were automatically converted into standard Credits at a rate of 1.85 Credits per Chroma Credit. Standard Credits now cover every Brawler unlock, including the Brawlers that used to be Chromatic.
How Many Credits Does It Cost to Unlock an Epic or Mythic Brawler?
Supercell hasn’t published an official price list, but Credit costs tracked by the Brawl Stars community currently run about 900 to 950 Credits for an Epic Brawler and 1,900 Credits for a Mythic Brawler. Legendary Brawlers cost roughly 3,800 Credits and Ultra Legendary Brawlers cost 5,500 Credits, though the first Brawler you unlock in a new rarity tier gets a 50% discount.
Conclusion
Between the free Brawl Pass track, Starr Drops, and the occasional code or QR scan, a consistent free-to-play player can realistically stay ahead of the Credit curve without spending anything. The part that actually decides how fast your roster grows isn’t how many Credits you earn, though. It’s what you spend them on: pushing toward Epic Brawlers first gets a usable pick into your lineup roughly twice as fast as saving for a Mythic, and every Credit you earn after you’ve unlocked everyone still counts toward Fame. Keep completing the free Brawl Pass each season, open every Starr Drop, and you’ll clear Epic and Mythic Brawlers well before most casual accounts do.
