Damian is currently S-tier in Knockout with a score of 92/100. As a Tank, Damian absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Crowdkill as the default Star Power for Damian — it works in most situations. Switch to Vulgar Display of Punch on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Spiritual Healing is the standard active pick; Wall of Sound is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Damian struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Damian at the ranges or map types where Damian is most exposed. On the flip side, Damian consistently beats Bull and Rosa.
Damian performs best in Knockout (S-tier, 92/100). The Tank kit — absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Damian climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Damian pairs best with Gene and Poco. Since Damian 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 Damian well, focus on Knockout where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Tank that absorbs frontline damage and creates space for teammates to push. Run Crowdkill as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Poco when possible.
Damian is a new tank brawler who charges forward with powerful punches and his Super grants him a sustained frenzy mode with increased attack speed. His high health and aggressive attack speed in frenzy mode make him a dangerous frontliner in close-range combat. He is effective in Brawl Ball and Hot Zone where his sustained pressure rewards staying on the objective.
Activate Damian's frenzy Super when you are already in melee range of an enemy rather than from across the map, as the attack speed bonus is only valuable when you are landing consecutive hits. His high health allows him to trade favorably in open fights as long as he commits rather than retreating at low HP.
DAMIAN DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Damian 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 Crowdkill in most situations, switching to Vulgar Display of Punch 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 Piper or Nani. Both Spiritual Healing and Wall of Sound 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 Damian with Gene or Poco when possible. Build toward Jump in the Fire 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
88
HOT ZONE
88
KNOCKOUT
92
BRAWL BALL
90
BOUNTY
78
HEIST
82
