Ash is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 84/100. As a Tank, Ash absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run First Bash as the default Star Power for Ash — it works in most situations. Switch to Mad As Heck on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Chill Pill is the standard active pick; Rotten Banana is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Ash struggles against Barley and Dynamike, who can out-trade Ash at the ranges or map types where Ash is most exposed. On the flip side, Ash consistently beats Edgar and Mortis.
Ash performs best in Brawl Ball (A-tier, 84/100). The Tank kit — absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Ash climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Ash pairs best with Poco and Gene. Since Ash absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Ash well, focus on Brawl Ball where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Tank that absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push. Run First Bash as the core build, track Barley and Dynamike on the enemy team, and pair with Poco and Gene when possible.
Ash fights alongside his team of rat companions and his attack deals sweep damage while charging a rage meter that, at full capacity, dramatically boosts his attack speed and damage. His Super releases a wave of rats that chase enemies and deal persistent damage. His rage-fueled high-DPS state makes him a formidable force when he can maintain continuous combat without retreating.
Maintain Ash's rage meter by never retreating when it is near full, as losing the charge means starting the damage ramp-up from scratch. His rat wave Super is most effective when aimed at a grouped enemy team where multiple rats can simultaneously attack different targets.
ASH DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Ash players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Position between enemies and your team. Your value comes from soaking damage, not dealing it. Choose First Bash in most situations, switching to Mad As Heck on maps where enemies can close distance. Charge your Super passively by staying in fights and engage with it to set up teammates, not to escape.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Barley or Dynamike. Both Chill Pill and Rotten Banana are in your kit — learn which one punishes your counters versus which gives you an escape window. Use your Gadget early rather than saving it for a desperate moment.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Ash with Poco or Gene when possible. Build toward Rat King in safe positions — it swings fights instantly, so activate it when your team has the edge, not when you are already behind.
TEAMPLAY
SQUAD UP
Name your squad and share the link to coordinate your next session.
GEM GRAB
76
HOT ZONE
74
KNOCKOUT
64
BRAWL BALL
84
BOUNTY
38
HEIST
70
Rat King
