Control a lane
Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.
Live rotation Knockout
Opening Move best brawlers
Compare map-specific Brawler picks for Opening Move, then open a guide for builds, counters, teammates, and broader mode performance.
Map-specific meta
Best brawlers for Opening Move
These placements belong to this map. They do not replace the overall or mode-wide tier lists.
#1Map leader
WENDYDamage Dealer
Win rate71.4%
Observed usage36.6%
Matches63
#2Runner-up
LEONAssassin
Win rate96.0%
Observed usage14.5%
Matches25
#3Third pick
BYRONSupport
Win rate100.0%
Observed usage8.1%
Matches14
WENDYDamage Dealer
Win rate71.4%
Observed usage36.6%
Matches63
#2Runner-up
LEONAssassin
Win rate96.0%
Observed usage14.5%
Matches25
#3Third pick
BYRONSupport
Win rate100.0%
Observed usage8.1%
Matches14
Complete map ranking
14 brawlers compared
#4
BERRYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
100.0%Win rate
5.2%Observed usage
9Matches
#5
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
100.0%Win rate
4.1%Observed usage
7Matches
#6
JAE-YONGOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
83.3%Win rate
7.0%Observed usage
12Matches
#7
SPROUTOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
100.0%Win rate
2.3%Observed usage
4Matches
#8
BONNIEOpen brawler guide
MarksmanRole
83.3%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#9
LILYOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
100.0%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
NORIOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
100.0%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#11
NAJIAOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
66.7%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#12
ROSAOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#13
MEEPLEOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
75.0%Win rate
2.3%Observed usage
4Matches
#14
GRIFFOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
BERRYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
100.0%Win rate
5.2%Observed usage
9Matches
#5
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
100.0%Win rate
4.1%Observed usage
7Matches
#6
JAE-YONGOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
83.3%Win rate
7.0%Observed usage
12Matches
#7
SPROUTOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
100.0%Win rate
2.3%Observed usage
4Matches
#8
BONNIEOpen brawler guide
MarksmanRole
83.3%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#9
LILYOpen brawler guide
AssassinRole
100.0%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
NORIOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
100.0%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
#11
NAJIAOpen brawler guide
Damage DealerRole
66.7%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#12
ROSAOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
3.5%Observed usage
6Matches
#13
MEEPLEOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
75.0%Win rate
2.3%Observed usage
4Matches
#14
GRIFFOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
1.7%Observed usage
3Matches
Map decision
How to choose on Opening Move
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.
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
Opening Move FAQ
What are the best brawlers for Opening Move?
WENDY, LEON, BYRON currently lead the recent Opening Move comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.
What game mode uses Opening Move?
Opening Move 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 Opening Move. Team composition and player comfort still matter.
How often can Opening Move 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.