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.

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Opening Move Brawl Stars map layout

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.

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#1Map leader VINCE Brawl Stars VINCEDamage Dealer Win rate75.7% Observed usage17.3% Matches111 #2Runner-up MR. P Brawl Stars MR. PController Win rate74.0% Observed usage15.0% Matches96 #3Third pick SPROUT Brawl Stars SPROUTArtillery Win rate91.7% Observed usage5.6% Matches36

Complete map ranking

33 brawlers compared
#4 SQUEAK Brawl StarsSQUEAKOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 71.1%Win rate 5.9%Observed usage 38Matches #5 NAJIA Brawl StarsNAJIAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 81.8%Win rate 3.4%Observed usage 22Matches #6 FRANK Brawl StarsFRANKOpen brawler guide TankRole 84.2%Win rate 3.0%Observed usage 19Matches #7 PEARL Brawl StarsPEARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 91.7%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 12Matches #8 GRAY Brawl StarsGRAYOpen brawler guide SupportRole 73.1%Win rate 4.1%Observed usage 26Matches #9 BERRY Brawl StarsBERRYOpen brawler guide SupportRole 78.9%Win rate 3.0%Observed usage 19Matches #10 LOU Brawl StarsLOUOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 76.2%Win rate 3.3%Observed usage 21Matches #11 MANDY Brawl StarsMANDYOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 63.9%Win rate 5.6%Observed usage 36Matches #12 GENE Brawl StarsGENEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 65.2%Win rate 3.6%Observed usage 23Matches #13 FINX Brawl StarsFINXOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 73.3%Win rate 2.3%Observed usage 15Matches #14 LOLA Brawl StarsLOLAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 69.2%Win rate 2.0%Observed usage 13Matches #15 R-T Brawl StarsR-TOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 69.2%Win rate 2.0%Observed usage 13Matches #16 COLETTE Brawl StarsCOLETTEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 83.3%Win rate 0.9%Observed usage 6Matches #17 PENNY Brawl StarsPENNYOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 64.3%Win rate 2.2%Observed usage 14Matches #18 BROCK Brawl StarsBROCKOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 56.3%Win rate 2.5%Observed usage 16Matches #19 DARRYL Brawl StarsDARRYLOpen brawler guide TankRole 80.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #20 COSMO Brawl StarsCOSMOOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 57.1%Win rate 2.2%Observed usage 14Matches #21 BONNIE Brawl StarsBONNIEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 60.0%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 10Matches #22 ALLI Brawl StarsALLIOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 62.5%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 8Matches #23 TICK Brawl StarsTICKOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 55.6%Win rate 1.4%Observed usage 9Matches #24 CHESTER Brawl StarsCHESTEROpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 57.1%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 7Matches #25 ANGELO Brawl StarsANGELOOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 60.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #26 BEA Brawl StarsBEAOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 66.7%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #27 NANI Brawl StarsNANIOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 66.7%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #28 MINA Brawl StarsMINAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 66.7%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #29 GROM Brawl StarsGROMOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 50.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 4Matches #30 BUSTER Brawl StarsBUSTEROpen brawler guide TankRole 50.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 4Matches #31 MAISIE Brawl StarsMAISIEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 33.3%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #32 COLT Brawl StarsCOLTOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 0.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 4Matches #33 RUFFS Brawl StarsRUFFSOpen brawler guide SupportRole 0.0%Win rate 0.5%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.

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.

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Map questions

Opening Move FAQ

What are the best brawlers for Opening Move?

VINCE, MR. P, SPROUT 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.