Control a lane
Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.
Hot Zone
In the Liminal best brawlers
Compare map-specific Brawler picks for In the Liminal, then open a guide for builds, counters, teammates, and broader mode performance.
Map-specific meta
Best brawlers for In the Liminal
These placements belong to this map. They do not replace the overall or mode-wide tier lists.
#1Map leader
SAMAssassin
Win rate88.0%
Observed usage17.9%
Matches25
#2Runner-up
SANDYController
Win rate72.0%
Observed usage17.9%
Matches25
#3Third pick
KENJIAssassin
Win rate84.2%
Observed usage13.6%
Matches19
SAMAssassin
Win rate88.0%
Observed usage17.9%
Matches25
#2Runner-up
SANDYController
Win rate72.0%
Observed usage17.9%
Matches25
#3Third pick
KENJIAssassin
Win rate84.2%
Observed usage13.6%
Matches19
Complete map ranking
11 brawlers compared
#4
8-BITOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
84.2%Win rate
13.6%Observed usage
19Matches
#5
FINXOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
76.9%Win rate
9.3%Observed usage
13Matches
#6
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
4.3%Observed usage
6Matches
#7
FRANKOpen brawler guide
TankRole
57.1%Win rate
5.0%Observed usage
7Matches
#8
TICKOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
50.0%Win rate
4.3%Observed usage
6Matches
#9
MEEPLEOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.1%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
DYNAMIKEOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
50.0%Win rate
2.9%Observed usage
4Matches
#11
BUSTEROpen brawler guide
TankRole
50.0%Win rate
2.9%Observed usage
4Matches
8-BITOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
84.2%Win rate
13.6%Observed usage
19Matches
#5
FINXOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
76.9%Win rate
9.3%Observed usage
13Matches
#6
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
4.3%Observed usage
6Matches
#7
FRANKOpen brawler guide
TankRole
57.1%Win rate
5.0%Observed usage
7Matches
#8
TICKOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
50.0%Win rate
4.3%Observed usage
6Matches
#9
MEEPLEOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.1%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
DYNAMIKEOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
50.0%Win rate
2.9%Observed usage
4Matches
#11
BUSTEROpen brawler guide
TankRole
50.0%Win rate
2.9%Observed usage
4Matches
Map decision
How to choose on In the Liminal
Control the marked zones longer than the opposing team. Start with the map ranking above, then balance range, lane control, wall interaction, and the job your team still needs.
Protect the objective
Keep enough control, sustain, or burst damage to stop a direct enemy push.
Cover weak matchups
Use the matchup builder when two picks look close.
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Map questions
In the Liminal FAQ
What are the best brawlers for In the Liminal?
SAM, SANDY, KENJI currently lead the recent In the Liminal comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.
What game mode uses In the Liminal?
In the Liminal is currently associated with Hot Zone in the available rotation and recent results.
Should I use the map ranking or the overall tier list?
Use both. The overall tier list shows broad strength, while this map ranking focuses on how brawlers perform on In the Liminal. Team composition and player comfort still matter.
How often can In the Liminal rankings change?
Rankings can move after new matches, map rotations, balance changes, and new brawlers. The update date on this page shows the latest available snapshot.