Clancy is currently A-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 78/100. As a Damage Dealer, Clancy sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Recon as the default Star Power for Clancy — it works in most situations. Switch to Pumping Up on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Snappy Shooting is the standard active pick; Tactical Retreat is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Clancy struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Clancy at the ranges or map types where Clancy is most exposed. On the flip side, Clancy consistently beats Bull and Frank.
Clancy performs best in Brawl Ball (A-tier, 78/100). The Damage Dealer kit — sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Clancy climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Clancy pairs best with Poco and Gene. Since Clancy sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Clancy well, focus on Brawl Ball where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Damage Dealer that sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels. Run Recon as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Poco and Gene when possible.
Clancy grows progressively stronger as a match goes on, upgrading his attack and abilities at specific time thresholds that unlock over the course of a game. His Super propels him forward and deals damage in a targeted arc, and his growing power makes him increasingly difficult to handle as the match goes late. He is most effective in longer formats and modes where matches last long enough for him to reach his full power.
Clancy's power levels upgrade automatically at specific thresholds so maximize your first few levels by surviving and applying consistent damage. At his highest power level his attack range and damage become dramatically superior, so prioritize survival and HP trading favorably in the early game.
CLANCY DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Clancy players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Hold mid range and maintain spacing. Advance during the enemy's reload, retreat during your own. Take Recon in most situations, switching to Pumping Up on maps where enemies can close distance. Force trades only when you are at full health.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Piper or Nani. Both Snappy Shooting and Tactical Retreat 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 Clancy with Poco or Gene when possible. Build toward Recall of Duty 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
74
HOT ZONE
72
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
78
BOUNTY
66
HEIST
68
Recall of Duty
