Best Brawlers for Knockout
From 5,891 Ranked Knockout battles of top players in the last 21 days we can compare 81 Brawlers; Angelo leads with 57% over 945 matches (reliable). Below: who wins in Knockout, who gets picked, and who to avoid.
Best Brawlers in Knockout by win rate
Angelo is the standout in Knockout: 57% over 945 matches (reliable). Ollie (58%, 169 matches), Mr. P (55%, 756 matches), Sprout (55%, 1,039 matches) also win clearly more than they lose here.
| Brawler | Win rate | Matches | How sure | Picked in Knockout battles | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo | 57% | 945 | reliable | 16% | S tier |
| Ollie | 58% | 169 | fairly reliable | 3% | A tier |
| Mr. P | 55% | 756 | reliable | 13% | S tier |
| Sprout | 55% | 1,039 | reliable | 18% | S tier |
| Vince | 55% | 544 | reliable | 9% | A tier |
| Edgar | 54% | 922 | reliable | 16% | A tier |
| Spike | 53% | 375 | reliable | 6% | A tier |
| Doug | 54% | 171 | fairly reliable | 3% | B tier |
| Brock | 52% | 2,595 | reliable | 44% | A tier |
| Sirius | 54% | 145 | fairly reliable | 2% | A tier |
| Pearl | 52% | 1,686 | reliable | 29% | A tier |
| Berry | 53% | 169 | fairly reliable | 3% | B tier |
Counted from 5,891 Ranked Knockout battles of top players over the last 21 days, last updated 2026-11-15. 26 more Brawlers were picked too rarely to show a win rate. Matches played before the latest balance change count for less.
Most picked in Knockout
Top players pick Brock (in 44% of battles, 52% win rate), Piper (in 39% of battles, 50% win rate), Gray (in 33% of battles, 49% win rate) most often in Knockout. Being picked a lot and winning a lot are not the same thing.
| Brawler | Win rate | Matches | How sure | Picked in Knockout battles | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock | 52% | 2,595 | reliable | 44% | A tier |
| Piper | 50% | 2,282 | reliable | 39% | A tier |
| Gray | 49% | 1,924 | reliable | 33% | B tier |
| Pearl | 52% | 1,686 | reliable | 29% | A tier |
| Najia | 52% | 1,674 | reliable | 28% | A tier |
| Byron | 44% | 1,458 | reliable | 25% | D tier |
| Squeak | 51% | 1,392 | reliable | 24% | B tier |
| Mandy | 50% | 1,305 | reliable | 22% | B tier |
Brawlers to avoid in Knockout
Chester struggles most in Knockout: 34% over 108 matches (fairly reliable).
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.
Mode strategy
Knockout rewards marksman, support, controller, thrower. Build your draft around those roles first; a Brawler that is strong overall but cannot contribute to the win condition still loses the game.
The coaches' view on Knockout
The coaching model's ranking by Knockout fit, next to the measured win rates above. When the two disagree, trust the one with more matches behind it.
Roles that matter
The classes this mode favours are marksman, support, controller, thrower. Cover those roles across your three picks rather than stacking the same archetype.
Safe picks
Gene, Bo, Tara, Sandy, Lou, Gus combine a strong Knockout fit with high blind-pick safety.
Situational picks
Belle, Mandy, Angelo, Piper, Colt, Crow can be excellent here, but they are easy to punish if you reveal them early.
Knockout maps
Out in the Openopen layout · Angelo 58% over 370 matches · picked in 36% · 36 measured
New HorizonsGus 59% over 201 matches · picked in 19% · 37 measured
Belle's Rockopen layout · Mr. P 59% over 102 matches · picked in 11% · 36 measured
Goldarm Gulchmixed layout · Sprout 60% over 152 matches · picked in 15% · 42 measured
Flaring Phoenixmixed layout · Amber 65% over 119 matches · picked in 12% · 41 measured
Flowing SpringsAngelo 60% over 338 matches · picked in 37% · 34 measured
Call of the Water
ChivalryClose Call
Crab Claws
Deep EndDouble Bluff
Double DeckerEnds Meet
Healthy Middle Ground
Jungle Top
Konnakol
Leaping DogsMiddle Ground
New Perspective
Opening MovePincer Movement
Please Remain StandingSnake OutSound WavesSplit Difference
Streets with No Name
Stroke of Luck
Think AheadData confidence
The measured numbers on this page come from 5,891 Ranked Knockout battles of top players in the last 21 days, across all Knockout maps. 81 Brawlers have enough matches to show a win rate; 26 more were picked too rarely. Matches played before the latest balance change count for less, and no win rate is shown below 30 matches. The coaches' ranking comes from the current BrawlBetter meta dataset (November 11 Balance Update).