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Think Ahead best brawlers

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

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637 recent matches 32 brawlers compared Updated October 10, 2026

Map-specific meta

Best brawlers for Think Ahead

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

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#1Map leader

COSMODamage Dealer Win rate91.4% Observed usage12.7% Matches81 #2Runner-up

PIPERMarksman Win rate76.7% Observed usage16.2% Matches103 #3Third pick

MR. PController Win rate83.1% Observed usage12.1% Matches77

Complete map ranking

32 brawlers compared

GENEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 78.6%Win rate 11.0%Observed usage 70Matches #5

NANIOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 100.0%Win rate 3.8%Observed usage 24Matches #6

MICOOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 90.9%Win rate 3.5%Observed usage 22Matches #7

SQUEAKOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 90.0%Win rate 3.1%Observed usage 20Matches #8

MINAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 71.9%Win rate 5.0%Observed usage 32Matches #9

GROMOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 90.0%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 10Matches #10

BYRONOpen brawler guide SupportRole 80.0%Win rate 2.4%Observed usage 15Matches #11

SPROUTOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 72.7%Win rate 3.5%Observed usage 22Matches #12

R-TOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 80.0%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 10Matches #13

STARR NOVAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 80.0%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 10Matches #14

PEARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 75.0%Win rate 1.9%Observed usage 12Matches #15

EDGAROpen brawler guide AssassinRole 85.7%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 7Matches #16

GUSOpen brawler guide SupportRole 72.7%Win rate 1.7%Observed usage 11Matches #17

GRAYOpen brawler guide SupportRole 69.2%Win rate 2.0%Observed usage 13Matches #18

BOLTOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 100.0%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #19

WENDYOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 66.7%Win rate 0.9%Observed usage 6Matches #20

JESSIEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 75.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 4Matches #21

BELLEOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 57.1%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 7Matches #22

JAE-YONGOpen brawler guide SupportRole 57.1%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 7Matches #23

KITOpen brawler guide SupportRole 60.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #24

MORTISOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 60.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #25

NAJIAOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 60.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #26

CHARLIEOpen brawler guide ControllerRole 40.0%Win rate 1.6%Observed usage 10Matches #27

DARRYLOpen brawler guide TankRole 42.9%Win rate 1.1%Observed usage 7Matches #28

TICKOpen brawler guide ArtilleryRole 50.0%Win rate 0.6%Observed usage 4Matches #29

MANDYOpen brawler guide MarksmanRole 40.0%Win rate 0.8%Observed usage 5Matches #30

GIGIOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 33.3%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #31

KENJIOpen brawler guide AssassinRole 33.3%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches #32

CARLOpen brawler guide Damage DealerRole 33.3%Win rate 0.5%Observed usage 3Matches

Map decision

How to choose on Think Ahead

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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Think Ahead FAQ

What are the best brawlers for Think Ahead?

COSMO, PIPER, MR. P currently lead the recent Think Ahead comparison. Check the tiers and match samples on this page before choosing.

What game mode uses Think Ahead?

Think Ahead 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 Think Ahead. Team composition and player comfort still matter.

How often can Think Ahead 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.