Griff
DAMAGE_DEALER Season 26

GRIFF

A
OVERALL TIER
72
META SCORE

MODE RATINGS

GEM GRAB
74
HOT ZONE
72
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
68
BOUNTY
70
HEIST
72

BEST BUILD

Star Powers
Keep the Change
Business Resilience
Gadgets
Piggy Bank
Coin Shower
Hypercharge
Tax Rebate

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Griff is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 76/100. As a Damage_dealer, Griff excels in Knockout and rewards players who understand positioning and map control.
The optimal build for Griff focuses on maximizing damage_dealer strengths. Use the recommended Star Power and Gadget combination shown in our build guide, paired with Speed and Shield gears for survivability in most modes.
Griff is countered by Piper and Nani, who exploit Griff's weaknesses in mobility or range. On the flip side, Griff consistently beats Darryl and Bull.
Griff performs best in Knockout (A-tier, 76/100). As a Damage_dealer, Griff's kit is designed to excel in Knockout objectives. See the mode ratings section for a complete breakdown across all 6 modes.
Griff pairs exceptionally well with Emz and Gale. These synergies amplify Griff's strengths and compensate for weaknesses in teamfight scenarios.

GRIFF GUIDE SUMMARY

Griff is a Damage_dealer in Brawl Stars with the strongest mode rating in Knockout. This guide collects the key Griff build choices, counters, synergies, mode ratings and map advice in one place so players can decide when to pick Griff in ranked, ladder and friendly matches.

Use the matchup notes to compare Griff against Piper and Nani, then check the mode ratings before locking the brawler. BrawlUp updates these pages from the same brawler database used by the tier list, matchup simulator and BrawlScore coach.

GRIFF DEEP DIVES

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

QUICK STATS

66.2% Win Rate
1.4% Pick Rate
A OVERALL TIER
Knockout BEST MODE

PRO TIPS

Damage_dealer Game Plan
Griff is strongest when played like a damage_dealer: choose fights around Knockout, hold useful angles, and avoid forcing low-value duels before the objective is ready.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Piper or Nani. If those brawlers appear, play slower, use cover more carefully, and let teammates create the first opening.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Griff with Emz or Gale when possible. The best comps cover Griff's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Knockout pressure.
TEAMPLAY