Control a lane
Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.
Compare map-specific Brawler picks for Layer Cake, then open a guide for builds, counters, teammates, and broader mode performance.
Map-specific meta
These placements belong to this map. They do not replace the overall or mode-wide tier lists.
WENDYDamage Dealer
Win rate88.9%
Observed usage11.0%
Matches9
#2Runner-up
BROCKMarksman
Win rate61.5%
Observed usage15.9%
Matches13
#3Third pick
CARLDamage Dealer
Win rate85.7%
Observed usage8.5%
Matches7
MORTISOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
100.0%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#5
SHADEOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
75.0%Win rate
4.9%Observed usage
4Matches
#6
EMZOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
60.0%Win rate
6.1%Observed usage
5Matches
#7
SURGEOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
42.9%Win rate
8.5%Observed usage
7Matches
#8
STARR NOVAOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
66.7%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#9
KENJIOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
25.0%Win rate
4.9%Observed usage
4Matches
#10
GRAYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
33.3%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#11
KITOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
33.3%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#12
RUFFSOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
33.3%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#13
MICOOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
33.3%Win rate
3.7%Observed usage
3Matches
Map decision
Earn stars through eliminations while protecting your lead. Start with the map ranking above, then balance range, lane control, wall interaction, and the job your team still needs.
Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.
Keep enough control, sustain, or burst damage to stop a direct enemy push.
Use the matchup builder when two picks look close.
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Map questions
WENDY, BROCK, CARL currently lead the recent Layer Cake comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.
Layer Cake is currently associated with Bounty in the available rotation and recent results.
Use both. The overall tier list shows broad strength, while this map ranking focuses on how brawlers perform on Layer Cake. Team composition and player comfort still matter.
Rankings can move after new matches, map rotations, balance changes, and new brawlers. The update date on this page shows the latest available snapshot.