Emz Brawl Stars Guide
Emz can be a great pick when the map and matchup fit. This guide combines current meta information with BrawlBetter’s match and draft data to show when to pick Emz — and when not to.
- Tier
- B
- Class
- controller
- Blind-pick safety
- 6/10
Current meta status
Emz sits in B tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 6/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Friendzoner — Pushes everything away from you: the answer to tanks and assassins closing in.
Star Power: Bad Karma — Your attack deals more damage the longer enemies stand in your spray.
Gears: Damage + Health — You're a mid-range zone brawler who stays in the fight.
Claim bush and zone with your spray, don't let anyone hold the objective.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a controller, Emz is favoured into assassin, fighter, tank.
- With your slow aura that keeps him in your damage you focus Shelly: fighters lose once you keep them outside their effective range.
- With your slow aura that keeps him in your damage you focus Rosa: Rosa does little damage outside her shield.
- With your slow aura that keeps him in your damage you focus Carl: fighters lose once you keep them outside their effective range.
- With your slow aura that keeps him in your damage you focus Jacky: Jacky only has close range and no answer at distance.
Weaknesses
Emz struggles against marksman, thrower and on maps that do not support the controller role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
Best maps
Draft advice
Emz is a reasonable middle pick — check which counters are still open before locking it.
Works well alongside Lou.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Emz when the map layout works against the controller role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.