Griff is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 76/100. As a Damage Dealer, Griff sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Keep the Change as the default Star Power for Griff — it works in most situations. Switch to Business Resilience on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Piggy Bank is the standard active pick; Coin Shower is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Griff struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Griff at the ranges or map types where Griff is most exposed. On the flip side, Griff consistently beats Darryl and Bull.
Griff performs best in Knockout (A-tier, 76/100). The Damage Dealer kit — sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Griff climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Griff pairs best with Emz and Gale. Since Griff 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 Griff well, focus on Knockout 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 Keep the Change as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Emz and Gale when possible.
Griff fires three banknote projectiles that fan out in an arc and deal increasing damage at medium range, making him most effective at a specific distance from enemies. His Super launches a swirling boomerang of coins that returns to him after travelling forward, dealing damage both ways. He is a consistent damage dealer in Gem Grab and Heist where medium-range poke and objective pressure are both rewarded.
Griff's attack deals maximum damage at medium range where all three banknotes are still grouped before spreading. His Super boomerang deals damage twice, once going out and once coming back, so position enemies between you and the wall to catch them on both passes.
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.
Hold mid range and maintain spacing. Advance during the enemy's reload, retreat during your own. Take Keep the Change in most situations, switching to Business Resilience 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 Piggy Bank and Coin Shower 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 Griff with Emz or Gale when possible. Build toward Tax Rebate 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
74
HOT ZONE
72
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
68
BOUNTY
70
HEIST
72
Tax Rebate
