Knockout

New Horizons best brawlers

Compare map-specific Brawler picks for New Horizons, then open a guide for builds, counters, teammates, and broader mode performance.

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882 recent matches 43 brawlers compared Updated November 12, 2026

Map-specific meta

Best brawlers for New Horizons

These placements belong to this map. They do not replace the overall or mode-wide tier lists.

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#1Map leader

BROCKMarksman Win rate54.3% Observed usage10.4% Matches92 #2Runner-up

MR. PController Win rate66.7% Observed usage4.8% Matches42 #3Third pick

MANDYMarksman Win rate53.7% Observed usage6.1% Matches54

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43 brawlers compared

GUSOpen brawler guide SupportRole 72.4%Win rate 3.3%Observed usage 29Matches #5

PIPEROpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 51.8%Win rate 6.3%Observed usage 56Matches #6

VINCEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 50.0%Win rate 6.1%Observed usage 54Matches #7

SQUEAKOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 64.5%Win rate 3.5%Observed usage 31Matches #8

EDGAROpen brawler guide AssassinRole 76.5%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 17Matches #9

PEARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 65.2%Win rate 2.6%Observed usage 23Matches #10

GRAYOpen brawler guide SupportRole 51.4%Win rate 4.2%Observed usage 37Matches #11

NAJIAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 47.5%Win rate 4.5%Observed usage 40Matches #12

MAXOpen brawler guide SupportRole 68.8%Win rate 1.8%Observed usage 16Matches #13

GENEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 85.7%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 7Matches #14

MELODIEOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 85.7%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 7Matches #15

AMBEROpen brawler guide ControllerRole 53.6%Win rate 3.2%Observed usage 28Matches #16

SPROUTOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 53.6%Win rate 3.2%Observed usage 28Matches #17

MORTISOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 62.5%Win rate 1.8%Observed usage 16Matches #18

GALEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 64.3%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 14Matches #19

LEONOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 100.0%Win rate 0.3%Observed usage 3Matches #20

MINAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 42.9%Win rate 3.2%Observed usage 28Matches #21

PIERCEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 44.0%Win rate 2.8%Observed usage 25Matches #22

ANGELOOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 80.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 5Matches #23

BYRONOpen brawler guide SupportRole 66.7%Win rate 1.0%Observed usage 9Matches #24

R-TOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 60.0%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 10Matches #25

SURGEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 53.8%Win rate 1.5%Observed usage 13Matches #26

LOUOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 33.3%Win rate 3.4%Observed usage 30Matches #27

RICOOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 44.4%Win rate 2.0%Observed usage 18Matches #28

NORIOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 54.5%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 11Matches #29

WENDYOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 50.0%Win rate 1.4%Observed usage 12Matches #30

NANIOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 50.0%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 10Matches #31

BELLEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 37.5%Win rate 1.8%Observed usage 16Matches #32

TICKOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 45.5%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 11Matches #33

SHADEOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 50.0%Win rate 0.9%Observed usage 8Matches #34

COLTOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 33.3%Win rate 1.7%Observed usage 15Matches #35

MEEPLEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 66.7%Win rate 0.3%Observed usage 3Matches #36

STUOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 66.7%Win rate 0.3%Observed usage 3Matches #37

SPIKEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 40.0%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 10Matches #38

CHUCKOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 66.7%Win rate 0.3%Observed usage 3Matches #39

ROSAOpen brawler guide TankRole 66.7%Win rate 0.3%Observed usage 3Matches #40

HANKOpen brawler guide TankRole 50.0%Win rate 0.7%Observed usage 6Matches #41

CHESTEROpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 33.3%Win rate 0.7%Observed usage 6Matches #42

GIGIOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 25.0%Win rate 0.9%Observed usage 8Matches #43

BOLTOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 0.0%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 4Matches

Map decision

How to choose on New Horizons

Win elimination rounds with no respawns until the next round. Start with the map ranking above, then balance range, lane control, wall interaction, and the job your team still needs.

Control a lane

Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.

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

New Horizons FAQ

What are the best brawlers for New Horizons?

BROCK, MR. P, MANDY currently lead the recent New Horizons comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.

What game mode uses New Horizons?

New Horizons is currently associated with Knockout 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 New Horizons. Team composition and player comfort still matter.

How often can New Horizons 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.