Buzz is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 84/100. As a Tank, Buzz absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Tougher Torpedo as the default Star Power for Buzz — it works in most situations. Switch to Eyes Sharp on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Reserve Buoy is the standard active pick; X-Ray-Shades is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Buzz struggles against Brock and Piper, who can out-trade Buzz at the ranges or map types where Buzz is most exposed. On the flip side, Buzz consistently beats Gene and Sandy.
Buzz 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 Buzz climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Buzz pairs best with Poco and Gene. Since Buzz 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 Buzz 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 Tougher Torpedo as the core build, track Brock and Piper on the enemy team, and pair with Poco and Gene when possible.
Buzz charges his Super by being near enemies rather than dealing damage, making aggressive close-range positioning automatically reward him with a fast-charging stun lasso. His Super throws the lasso to a target, stunning and pulling them toward Buzz, allowing immediate follow-up attacks. He excels in Hot Zone and Gem Grab where contesting objectives keeps him in constant proximity to enemies and ensures a perpetually charged Super.
Buzz charges his Super from enemy proximity, so even spending time near opponents without attacking fills the bar. Use the stun lasso on enemies who have already committed to an attack animation, as they cannot dodge during recovery and you are guaranteed to land the follow-up punches.
BUZZ DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Buzz 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 Tougher Torpedo in most situations, switching to Eyes Sharp 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 Brock or Piper. Both Reserve Buoy and X-Ray-Shades 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 Buzz with Poco or Gene when possible. Build toward Buzzwatch 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
78
HOT ZONE
76
KNOCKOUT
74
BRAWL BALL
84
BOUNTY
44
HEIST
68
Buzzwatch
