You’re staring at the Starr Road. Kit or Kenji is sitting there, mocking you, just a few hundred credits out of reach. We've all been there. It’s a grind. Honestly, the shift from the old Gacha system to the credit-based Starr Road changed everything about how we progress, making it feel more deliberate but sometimes a lot slower if you aren't playing your cards right.
If you want to know how to get credits in Brawl Stars, you have to stop looking at it as a single source and start seeing the game as a series of interconnected economies. You’re juggling the Brawl Pass, Mastery tracks, Trophy Road milestones, and those occasional (and often frustrating) Starr Drops. It isn’t just about playing more; it’s about playing smarter.
The Brawl Pass is Your Lifeblood
Let's be real: the Brawl Pass is the undisputed king of credit generation. Ever since Supercell moved the pass to a monthly cycle and made it a paid-only purchase for the premium tier, the free track has had to carry a lot of weight for FDP players. You’re looking at a steady stream of credits just by completing your daily and seasonal quests.
Don't ignore the daily 200 tokens. They add up. If you're skipping quests, you're basically throwing brawlers away. The "Free" track of the pass still offers a significant chunk of credits. If you decide to drop the cash for the Brawl Pass or the Brawl Pass Plus, the credit influx becomes a flood. The Plus version specifically gives you a 25% boost in progress toward your next brawler unlock on the Starr Road. That’s massive when you’re trying to unlock a Legendary.
The Tail End Reward Trap
Once you finish the main tiers of the Brawl Pass, you hit the "Bonus Rewards." In the old days, these were juicy. Now? They're mostly Starr Drops. While Starr Drops can contain credits, they are unreliable. You might get 50 credits, or you might get a rare skin for a brawler you never use. It’s gambling, plain and simple. Depend on the guaranteed tiers, not the bonus drops.
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Mastery Tracks: The Grinder’s Secret Weapon
This is where the real experts separate themselves from the casuals. Mastery is probably the most consistent way to get credits in Brawl Stars if you’re willing to put in the time. Each brawler has a Mastery track. As you win matches with them, you earn Mastery Points.
The rewards are tiered. For most brawlers, reaching Bronze 1 gives you a nice chunk of coins, but Bronze 3 is the sweet spot. That’s where the credits live.
- Common/Rare/Super Rare Brawlers: These give smaller amounts, but they are easier to win with at lower trophy ranges.
- Epic, Mythic, and Legendary Brawlers: These tracks offer significantly more credits at the Bronze 3 and Silver levels.
Strategy matters here. If you have a bunch of brawlers sitting at zero Mastery, you're sitting on a gold mine. Don't just main one brawler. Spread the love. Get everyone to Bronze 3. It’s much faster to get ten brawlers to Bronze 3 than it is to get one brawler to Gold 3. The math just works out better for your credit count.
Trophy Road Milestones
Trophy Road is the "old reliable" of the game. It’s a long, winding path, and frankly, it gets stingy the higher you go. However, for players in the 5,000 to 15,000 trophy range, the Trophy Road is a consistent source of credits.
Check your progress. Sometimes you’re only 50 trophies away from a 200-credit payout. If you’re pushing for a new brawler, those little bumps are vital. Just keep in mind that once you pass the 10,000 mark, the distance between credit rewards starts to feel like a desert trek.
The Chaos of Starr Drops
Supercell loves Starr Drops. The community? It’s a love-hate relationship. You get three per day for winning matches (1st, 4th, and 8th wins). You also get them from Mega Pig events and the end of the Brawl Pass.
Can you get credits here? Yes.
Is it a reliable strategy? No.
A "Legendary" Starr Drop might give you a Legendary Brawler directly, which is the ultimate win because it saves you 3,800 credits. But more often than not, you're getting "Fallthrough Credits." This happens when you pull a reward you already have, or specifically pull credits from an Epic or higher drop. If you have all the brawlers in a certain rarity, the game will sometimes compensate you with credits or Fame.
What Most People Get Wrong About Fame
If you have every brawler unlocked, all your credits go to Fame. Fame is purely cosmetic. It’s a status symbol. If you are a completionist, great. But if you know a new brawler is coming out in two weeks, stop claiming your credits.
Leave them in the Brawl Pass. Leave them on the Trophy Road. If you haven't "collected" them, they won't go to Fame. Once the new brawler drops, then you collect them to instantly unlock the new character. It’s a simple trick, but it saves you months of grinding.
Mega Pig and Club Events
Club League is gone, replaced by the Mega Pig. It’s a once-a-month weekend event where your club tries to fill a giant piggy bank by winning matches. The rewards are heavily weighted toward Starr Drops.
If your club is active and maxes out the pig, you’re looking at about 20+ Starr Drops. Statistically, at least a few of those will roll into credits. It’s not a huge amount, but in the economy of Brawl Stars, every 50 credits counts. Being in a "Dead" club is the fastest way to stunt your account growth. Find a club that actually plays.
Special Challenges and Quests
Occasionally, Supercell drops "Special Quests" for events like the Championship Challenge or holiday themes. These often reward credits directly or "Starr Road" progress. They are usually time-limited. If you see a quest that expires in 24 hours, do it first. No exceptions.
The Math of the Starr Road
Unlocking a Legendary brawler requires 3,800 credits.
A Mythic requires 1,900.
An Epic requires 925.
If you are a free-to-play player, you are looking at roughly one Mythic brawler every month and a half if you are diligent with your pass and masteries. Legendaries can take three months of saving. This is why the "Switching" mechanic is so important.
When a new brawler is released, Supercell often lets you "switch" your current credit progress toward the new arrival. Always evaluate if the new brawler is better for your playstyle or the current meta before committing.
Actionable Steps for Maxing Your Credits
To actually see progress, stop playing aimlessly. Follow this checklist every time you log in:
- Clear your Daily Quests: Never let them expire. This is the baseline for the Brawl Pass.
- Target Bronze 3 Mastery: Identify three brawlers you enjoy but haven't played much. Grind them to Bronze 3. That’s an instant infusion of credits.
- Get Your 8 Wins: Don't leave those three daily Starr Drops on the table. Even if the rewards are mediocre, the cumulative chance of hitting a credit drop is too high to ignore.
- Hoard During "Global Events": When Supercell runs "Double Starr Drop" or "Coin Shower" events, they sometimes include credit-related buffs. Play twice as much during these windows.
- Check the Shop: Every day, there is a free daily gift. Sometimes it’s 5 credits. It’s small, but it takes two seconds to claim.
The grind is real, but it's manageable. If you stop obsessing over the "Buy" button and start looking at Mastery tracks as your personal ATM, you'll unlock the full roster way faster than you think. Keep your eyes on the quests and your club active. That’s the only way to stay ahead of the meta without draining your wallet.