Out in the Open Stats & Draft Guide
Out in the Open is a Knockout map with 1,188 Ranked battles of top players in the last 21 days. The best measured pick right now is Pearl at 57% over 402 matches. Below: who wins here, who is safe to pick early, who to keep for later and who to avoid, each with the matches behind the number.
- Ranked battles
- 1,188 · last 21 days
- In Ranked rotation
- Yes · last battle 2026-09-27
- Best measured pick
- Pearl · 57% over 402 matches
- Most picked
- Brock · in 59% of battles
What the data says about Out in the Open
Over the last 21 days we counted 1,188 Ranked battles of top players on Out in the Open. 40 brawlers have at least 30 matches here, so they get a win rate; 57 more were picked too rarely to judge. The map is in the current Ranked rotation (last battle 2026-09-27).
Counted from Ranked matches of top players over the last 21 days, last updated 2026-09-27. Matches played before the latest balance change count for less. A brawler needs at least 30 matches on this map before we show a win rate.
Best Brawlers on Out in the Open by win rate
The strongest measured pick on Out in the Open is Pearl: 57% over 402 matches (reliable), picked in 34% of battles, in line with its Knockout average. Piper (55%), Meg (58%), 8-Bit (54%) win here too but are easy to counter: keep them for a late pick. Byron (48% over 261 matches), Gene (47% over 360 matches), Max (47% over 539 matches) are among the most picked brawlers here yet lose more than they win.
| Brawler | Win rate on Out in the Open | Matches | How sure | Picked in | vs Knockout | Draft verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl fighter | 57% | 402 | reliable | 34% of battles | +1 pts | strong pick |
| Eve controller | 61% | 74 | early signal | 6% of battles | -2 pts | promising |
| Piper marksman | 55% | 544 | reliable | 46% of battles | +4 pts | strong, pick late |
| Carl fighter | 63% | 40 | early signal | 3% of battles | +19 pts | promising |
| Meg tank | 58% | 83 | fairly reliable | 11% of battles | +5 pts | strong, pick late |
| Jae-Yong fighter | 57% | 58 | early signal | 5% of battles | +2 pts | promising |
| Rico sharpshooter | 56% | 79 | early signal | 7% of battles | +6 pts | promising |
| Wendy fighter | 54% | 126 | fairly reliable | 19% of battles | -2 pts | strong pick |
| 8-Bit sharpshooter | 54% | 108 | fairly reliable | 9% of battles | +6 pts | strong, pick late |
| Mandy marksman | 53% | 140 | fairly reliable | 12% of battles | +7 pts | strong pick |
| Brock sharpshooter | 52% | 502 | reliable | 59% of battles | -3 pts | coin flip |
| Sprout thrower | 54% | 35 | early signal | 3% of battles | 0 pts | promising |
Showing the 12 strongest of 40 measured brawlers. "Picked in" is the share of Out in the Open battles with the brawler on either team. "vs Knockout" is the win rate here minus the same brawler's win rate across all Knockout maps.
Safe picks and risky picks on Out in the Open
Safe means winning here with a good sample and hard to punish when picked blind; risky means the numbers say it loses, or it wins but is easy to counter once the enemy sees it. The pick-order guide explains when to lock what.
Strong, but keep for a late pick
Win here but are easy to counter: lock them in once the enemy draft is visible, after checking which counters are still open.
- Piper — 55% over 544 matches (reliable), picked in 46% of battles, 4 points above its Knockout average of 51%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
- Meg — 58% over 83 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 11% of battles, 5 points above its Knockout average of 53%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
- 8-Bit — 54% over 108 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 9% of battles, 6 points above its Knockout average of 48%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
Also winning here
Winning record without a strong pick-order signal, or with a sample that is still small.
- Pearl — 57% over 402 matches (reliable), picked in 34% of battles, in line with its Knockout average. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Eve — 61% over 74 matches (early signal), picked in 6% of battles, 2 points below its Knockout average of 62%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Carl — 63% over 40 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 19 points above its Knockout average of 44%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Jae-Yong — 57% over 58 matches (early signal), picked in 5% of battles, 2 points above its Knockout average of 55%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Rico — 56% over 79 matches (early signal), picked in 7% of battles, 6 points above its Knockout average of 49%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Wendy — 54% over 126 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 19% of battles, 2 points below its Knockout average of 56%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
2 more measured brawlers carry this verdict on this map; only the strongest 6 are listed.
Popular but losing
Among the 8 most picked brawlers on Out in the Open, yet losing more than winning.
- Byron — 48% over 261 matches (reliable), picked in 22% of battles, in line with its Knockout average. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Gene — 47% over 360 matches (reliable), picked in 30% of battles, in line with its Knockout average. Blind-pick safety 8/10.
- Max — 47% over 539 matches (reliable), picked in 45% of battles, 2 points below its Knockout average of 49%. Blind-pick safety 7/10.
Map effect: who changes on Out in the Open
A gap of 4 points or more to the brawler's own Knockout average, with at least 30 matches on both sides. Compare with the live tier list: a modest overall tier can hide a Out in the Open specialist.
Better here than in Knockout overall
The Out in the Open specialists.
- Carl — 63% over 40 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 19 points above its Knockout average of 44%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Mandy — 53% over 140 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 12% of battles, 7 points above its Knockout average of 46%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Rico — 56% over 79 matches (early signal), picked in 7% of battles, 6 points above its Knockout average of 49%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- 8-Bit — 54% over 108 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 9% of battles, 6 points above its Knockout average of 48%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
- Meg — 58% over 83 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 11% of battles, 5 points above its Knockout average of 53%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
- Piper — 55% over 544 matches (reliable), picked in 46% of battles, 4 points above its Knockout average of 51%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
Worse here than in Knockout overall
This layout works against them.
- Charlie — 39% over 36 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 20 points below its Knockout average of 59%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Gigi — 32% over 31 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 12 points below its Knockout average of 44%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Ruffs — 41% over 49 matches (early signal), picked in 4% of battles, 11 points below its Knockout average of 52%. Blind-pick safety 4/10.
- Griff — 36% over 33 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 7 points below its Knockout average of 43%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
- Gray — 46% over 92 matches (fairly reliable), picked in 8% of battles, 7 points below its Knockout average of 52%. Blind-pick safety 6/10.
- Glowy — 40% over 30 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles, 6 points below its Knockout average of 46%. Blind-pick safety 5/10.
Brawlers to avoid on Out in the Open
Clearly losing records on Out in the Open; the match count says how much weight to give each one.
- Gigi — 32% over 31 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles.
- Griff — 36% over 33 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles.
- Nori — 40% over 47 matches (early signal), picked in 6% of battles.
- Ruffs — 41% over 49 matches (early signal), picked in 4% of battles.
- Charlie — 39% over 36 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles.
- Spike — 39% over 38 matches (early signal), picked in 3% of battles.
Which roles win on Out in the Open
The best performing role on Out in the Open is marksman: 51% over 1,329 matches, 3 points above the Knockout average for that role. The weakest is thrower at 45% over 115 matches.
| Role | Win rate on Out in the Open | Matches | How sure | vs Knockout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| marksman | 51% | 1,329 | reliable | +3 pts |
| sharpshooter | 51% | 784 | reliable | 0 pts |
| fighter | 51% | 1,806 | reliable | +1 pts |
| controller | 51% | 174 | fairly reliable | -2 pts |
| tank | 50% | 199 | fairly reliable | +2 pts |
| assassin | 48% | 348 | reliable | +2 pts |
| support | 47% | 1,553 | reliable | -3 pts |
| thrower | 45% | 115 | fairly reliable | -5 pts |
Roles are the coaching model's class per brawler.
Most picked on Out in the Open
How often top players take a brawler onto Out in the Open, and how it went. Popular is not the same as good.
- Brock — picked in 59% of battles, 52% over 502 matches (reliable) (coin flip).
- Piper — picked in 46% of battles, 55% over 544 matches (reliable) (strong, pick late).
- Max — picked in 45% of battles, 47% over 539 matches (reliable) (popular but losing).
- Pearl — picked in 34% of battles, 57% over 402 matches (reliable) (strong pick).
- Pierce — picked in 32% of battles, 49% over 381 matches (reliable) (coin flip).
- Gene — picked in 30% of battles, 47% over 360 matches (reliable) (popular but losing).
- Byron — picked in 22% of battles, 48% over 261 matches (reliable) (popular but losing).
- Gus — picked in 22% of battles, 50% over 200 matches (fairly reliable) (coin flip).
How to read these numbers
A win rate only means something when enough matches sit behind it. Next to every number we say how sure we are:
- reliable — 200 matches or more: a solid basis for a verdict.
- fairly reliable — 80 to 199 matches: enough to spot a real pattern.
- early signal — 30 to 79 matches: a hint, not a verdict.
- too few matches — fewer than 30 matches, so we do not show a win rate yet.
A 60% win rate over 40 matches can easily be luck; a 54% win rate over 800 matches is a real edge. Brawlers with fewer than 30 matches are listed without a win rate on purpose.
The coaches' view on Out in the Open
The coaching model's view of the open layout of Out in the Open, next to the measured numbers above. When the two disagree, trust the one with more matches behind it.
Coaches' later picks: Mandy, Angelo, Bea fit the map but are easier to counter, so keep them for the middle or last pick.
Mode context
Out in the Open is a Knockout map. Read the mode guide for the win condition and role requirements, then apply the map-specific picks above.
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The measured numbers on this page come from 1,188 Ranked battles of top players on Out in the Open in the last 21 days. 12 brawlers have enough matches here to show a win rate; 57 more were picked too rarely. Matches played before the latest balance change count for less, and no win rate is shown below 30 matches.