Buster is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 82/100. As a Tank, Buster absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Blockbuster as the default Star Power for Buster — it works in most situations. Switch to Kevlar Vest on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Utility Belt is the standard active pick; Slo-Mo Replay is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Buster struggles against Edgar and Mortis, who can out-trade Buster at the ranges or map types where Buster is most exposed. On the flip side, Buster consistently beats Brock and Nani.
Buster performs best in Brawl Ball (A-tier, 82/100). The Tank kit — absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Buster climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Buster pairs best with Poco and Gene. Since Buster 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 Buster 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 Blockbuster as the core build, track Edgar and Mortis on the enemy team, and pair with Poco and Gene when possible.
Buster projects a shield forward that blocks incoming projectiles, absorbing damage for himself and deflecting bullets away from allies standing behind the shield. His projectile protection makes him an exceptional frontline protector who enables fragile carries to deal damage safely from behind his barrier. He is most effective when coordinated with ranged damage dealers who can maximize their output from the safety of his bubble.
Always face the main source of incoming damage with Buster's shield to block the maximum number of projectiles for your team. His Super extends and amplifies the shield into a powerful protection zone, so use it when your team is about to push forward through a chokepoint rather than while retreating.
BUSTER DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Buster 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 Blockbuster in most situations, switching to Kevlar Vest 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 Edgar or Mortis. Both Utility Belt and Slo-Mo Replay 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 Buster with Poco or Gene when possible. Build toward Plot Armor 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
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GEM GRAB
80
HOT ZONE
78
KNOCKOUT
64
BRAWL BALL
82
BOUNTY
42
HEIST
72
Plot Armor
