Control a lane
Choose a brawler whose useful range and pressure fit the space you plan to hold.
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Playmaker best brawlers
Compare map-specific Brawler picks for Playmaker, then open a guide for builds, counters, teammates, and broader mode performance.
Map-specific meta
Best brawlers for Playmaker
These placements belong to this map. They do not replace the overall or mode-wide tier lists.
#1Map leader
PEARLDamage Dealer
Win rate78.9%
Observed usage16.1%
Matches19
#2Runner-up
KENJIAssassin
Win rate56.0%
Observed usage21.2%
Matches25
#3Third pick
NITADamage Dealer
Win rate83.3%
Observed usage5.1%
Matches6
PEARLDamage Dealer
Win rate78.9%
Observed usage16.1%
Matches19
#2Runner-up
KENJIAssassin
Win rate56.0%
Observed usage21.2%
Matches25
#3Third pick
NITADamage Dealer
Win rate83.3%
Observed usage5.1%
Matches6
Complete map ranking
14 brawlers compared
#4
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
60.0%Win rate
8.5%Observed usage
10Matches
#5
TICKOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
100.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#6
BERRYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
50.0%Win rate
8.5%Observed usage
10Matches
#7
BOOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
60.0%Win rate
4.2%Observed usage
5Matches
#8
EMZOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#9
GRIFFOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
EL PRIMOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#11
SIRIUSOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
33.3%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#12
GLOWYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
33.3%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#13
JANETOpen brawler guide
MarksmanRole
0.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#14
KITOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
0.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
DRACOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
60.0%Win rate
8.5%Observed usage
10Matches
#5
TICKOpen brawler guide
ArtilleryRole
100.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#6
BERRYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
50.0%Win rate
8.5%Observed usage
10Matches
#7
BOOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
60.0%Win rate
4.2%Observed usage
5Matches
#8
EMZOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#9
GRIFFOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#10
EL PRIMOOpen brawler guide
TankRole
66.7%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#11
SIRIUSOpen brawler guide
ControllerRole
33.3%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#12
GLOWYOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
33.3%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#13
JANETOpen brawler guide
MarksmanRole
0.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
#14
KITOpen brawler guide
SupportRole
0.0%Win rate
2.5%Observed usage
3Matches
Map decision
How to choose on Playmaker
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.
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
Playmaker FAQ
What are the best brawlers for Playmaker?
PEARL, KENJI, NITA currently lead the recent Playmaker comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.
What game mode uses Playmaker?
Playmaker 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 Playmaker. Team composition and player comfort still matter.
How often can Playmaker 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.