Cordelius
ASSASSIN Season 26

CORDELIUS

A
OVERALL TIER
68
META SCORE

MODE RATINGS

GEM GRAB
70
HOT ZONE
68
KNOCKOUT
78
BRAWL BALL
72
BOUNTY
60
HEIST
58

COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES

CORDELIUS BEATS
WEAK AGAINST

BEST BUILD

Star Powers
Comboshrooms
Comboshrooms
Mushroom Kingdom
Mushroom Kingdom
Gadgets
Replanting
Replanting
Poison Mushroom
Poison Mushroom
Hypercharge
Complete DarknessComplete Darkness

BEST MAPS

Crystal Arcade
Knockout
72
Super Stadium
Brawl Ball
70
Double Swoosh
Gem Grab
70
Flaring Phoenix
Knockout
69
Backyard Bowl
Brawl Ball
66

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cordelius is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 78/100. As an Assassin, Cordelius bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Comboshrooms as the default Star Power for Cordelius — it works in most situations. Switch to Mushroom Kingdom on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Replanting is the standard active pick; Poison Mushroom is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Cordelius struggles against Nani and Bea, who can out-trade Cordelius at the ranges or map types where Cordelius is most exposed. On the flip side, Cordelius consistently beats Gene and Sandy.
Cordelius performs best in Knockout (A-tier, 78/100). The Assassin kit — bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Cordelius climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Cordelius pairs best with Gene and Emz. Since Cordelius bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Cordelius well, focus on Knockout where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Assassin that bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions. Run Comboshrooms as the core build, track Nani and Bea on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Emz when possible.

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HOW TO PLAY CORDELIUS

Cordelius pulls an enemy into a shadow realm with his Super where only those two brawlers fight one-on-one with no team interference, creating an isolated duel that ignores the ongoing team fight. His mushroom attack spreads spores that slow and damage enemies, and his mushroom-based playstyle rewards patience and precise engagement timing. He is designed to eliminate specific high-priority targets and return from the shadow realm having already traded favorably.

Use Cordelius's duel Super on the enemy carry who poses the greatest threat to your team, as removing them from the main fight for the duel duration often decides the team fight outcome even if the duel itself goes poorly. Enter the shadow realm only when you are at full HP to maximize your duel win rate.

CORDELIUS DEEP DIVES

Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Cordelius players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.

QUICK STATS

56.3% Win Rate
1.1% Pick Rate
A OVERALL TIER
Knockout BEST MODE

BEST SYNERGIES

PRO TIPS

Assassin Game Plan
Wait for a 1v1 opening before committing. Your burst is wasted against grouped enemies. Run Comboshrooms in most situations, switching to Mushroom Kingdom on maps where enemies can close distance. Use Gadgets as openers rather than saving them — an early Gadget creates the isolation your kit needs.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Nani or Bea. Both Replanting and Poison Mushroom 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 Cordelius with Gene or Emz when possible. Build toward Complete Darkness in safe positions — it swings fights instantly, so activate it when your team has the edge, not when you are already behind.
TEAMPLAY