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Parallel Plays best brawlers

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

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824 recent matches 49 brawlers compared Updated September 28, 2026

Map-specific meta

Best brawlers for Parallel Plays

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

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#1Map leader

R-TDamage Dealer Win rate90.3% Observed usage3.8% Matches31 #2Runner-up

JUJUArtillery Win rate58.2% Observed usage8.1% Matches67 #3Third pick

GUSSupport Win rate65.3% Observed usage5.9% Matches49

Complete map ranking

49 brawlers compared

EL PRIMOOpen brawler guide TankRole 61.1%Win rate 6.6%Observed usage 54Matches #5

EDGAROpen brawler guide AssassinRole 67.6%Win rate 4.1%Observed usage 34Matches #6

SIRIUSOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 47.9%Win rate 5.8%Observed usage 48Matches #7

AMBEROpen brawler guide ControllerRole 64.0%Win rate 3.0%Observed usage 25Matches #8

MICOOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 75.0%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #9

SURGEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 56.7%Win rate 3.6%Observed usage 30Matches #10

ASHOpen brawler guide TankRole 65.2%Win rate 2.8%Observed usage 23Matches #11

CARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 100.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 5Matches #12

DOUGOpen brawler guide SupportRole 73.3%Win rate 1.8%Observed usage 15Matches #13

STUOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 65.0%Win rate 2.4%Observed usage 20Matches #14

COLETTEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 55.6%Win rate 3.3%Observed usage 27Matches #15

CHUCKOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 80.0%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 10Matches #16

SHADEOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 60.0%Win rate 2.4%Observed usage 20Matches #17

BULLOpen brawler guide TankRole 100.0%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 4Matches #18

LUMIOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 42.4%Win rate 4.0%Observed usage 33Matches #19

MAISIEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 57.9%Win rate 2.3%Observed usage 19Matches #20

NORIOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 64.3%Win rate 1.7%Observed usage 14Matches #21

KITOpen brawler guide SupportRole 66.7%Win rate 1.5%Observed usage 12Matches #22

COSMOOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 70.0%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 10Matches #23

EMZOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 47.8%Win rate 2.8%Observed usage 23Matches #24

GRIFFOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 56.3%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #25

WENDYOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 56.3%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #26

MEGOpen brawler guide TankRole 80.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 5Matches #27

MINAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 50.0%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #28

TRUNKOpen brawler guide TankRole 50.0%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #29

GROMOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 43.8%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 16Matches #30

MELODIEOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 75.0%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 4Matches #31

CORDELIUSOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 57.1%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 7Matches #32

MEEPLEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 45.5%Win rate 1.3%Observed usage 11Matches #33

BUZZOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 50.0%Win rate 1.0%Observed usage 8Matches #34

DYNAMIKEOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 50.0%Win rate 1.0%Observed usage 8Matches #35

LARRY & LAWRIEOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 50.0%Win rate 1.0%Observed usage 8Matches #36

BIBIOpen brawler guide TankRole 44.4%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 9Matches #37

WILLOWOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 40.0%Win rate 1.2%Observed usage 10Matches #38

MORTISOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 36.4%Win rate 1.3%Observed usage 11Matches #39

BUSTEROpen brawler guide TankRole 50.0%Win rate 0.7%Observed usage 6Matches #40

KENJIOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 27.3%Win rate 1.3%Observed usage 11Matches #41

BOLTOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 50.0%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 4Matches #42

STARR NOVAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 28.6%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 7Matches #43

ZIGGYOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 33.3%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches #44

GRAYOpen brawler guide SupportRole 33.3%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches #45

RUFFSOpen brawler guide SupportRole 33.3%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches #46

PEARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 33.3%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches #47

RICOOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 33.3%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches #48

MAXOpen brawler guide SupportRole 20.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 5Matches #49

SPIKEOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 0.0%Win rate 0.4%Observed usage 3Matches

Map decision

How to choose on Parallel Plays

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.

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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Parallel Plays FAQ

What are the best brawlers for Parallel Plays?

R-T, JUJU, GUS currently lead the recent Parallel Plays comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.

What game mode uses Parallel Plays?

Parallel Plays 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 Parallel Plays. Team composition and player comfort still matter.

How often can Parallel Plays 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.