Leon Brawl Stars Guide
Leon 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 Leon — and when not to.
- Tier
- B
- Class
- assassin
- Blind-pick safety
- 5/10
Current meta status
Leon sits in B tier in the current meta (2026-07 Balance Update) with a blind-pick safety of 5/10. See the full tier list for the surrounding context.
Best build
Gadget: Clone Projector — A clone that makes the opponent misplay while you take the flank.
Star Power: Smoke Trails — Speed boost during your invisibility makes your engages and escapes unstoppable.
Gears: Gadget Charge + Speed — Your value is getting into position unseen.
Go invisible toward the backline, not toward the tank.
More builds: Best Brawl Stars builds
Strengths
As a assassin, Leon is favoured into marksman, sharpshooter, thrower, artillery, support.
- With your invisibility to close in unseen you focus Gene: Gene has low HP and a slow attack.
- With your invisibility to close in unseen you focus Barley: Barley can't shoot directly, so standing on him is free damage.
- With your invisibility to close in unseen you focus Poco: Poco can barely defend himself.
- With your invisibility to close in unseen you focus Gus: Gus is fragile once his shield is gone.
Weaknesses
Leon struggles against tank, controller, fighter and on maps that do not support the assassin role.
Counters to watch
Strong against
Best modes
- Gem Grab — fit 6/10
- Brawl Ball — fit 5/10
- Bounty — fit 5/10
Draft advice
Leon is a reasonable middle pick — check which counters are still open before locking it.
Learn the pick-order logic in the drafting guide.
When not to pick
Skip Leon when the map layout works against the assassin role, when an unfavourable matchup is still open on the enemy side, or when your team already has the same role covered.