Kaze is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 82/100. As an Assassin, Kaze bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Advanced Techniques as the default Star Power for Kaze — it works in most situations. Switch to Gratuity Included on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Gracious Host is the standard active pick; Hensojutsu is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Kaze struggles against Charlie and Bibi, who can out-trade Kaze at the ranges or map types where Kaze is most exposed. On the flip side, Kaze consistently beats Poco and Gene.
Kaze performs best in Knockout (A-tier, 82/100). The Assassin kit — bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Kaze climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Kaze pairs best with Gene and Sandy. Since Kaze 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 Kaze 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 Advanced Techniques as the core build, track Charlie and Bibi on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Sandy when possible.
Kaze is a wind-element brawler who fires gusts of wind that deflect enemy projectiles and deal damage, providing unique anti-projectile utility. Her Super creates a wind vortex that pulls enemies toward the center and deflects surrounding projectiles. She is effective against ranged teams where her deflection mechanics neutralize the primary threat.
Position Kaze's wind attacks between yourself and incoming projectile streams rather than directly at the brawler firing them, as deflecting the projectiles protects your team while also dealing counter-damage. Her vortex Super is most effective against ranged-heavy enemies who cannot escape being pulled into close range.
KAZE DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Kaze players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Wait for a 1v1 opening before committing. Your burst is wasted against grouped enemies. Run Advanced Techniques in most situations, switching to Gratuity Included 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 Charlie or Bibi. Both Gracious Host and Hensojutsu 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 Kaze with Gene or Sandy when possible. Build toward Ancient Energy 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
64
HOT ZONE
64
KNOCKOUT
82
BRAWL BALL
76
BOUNTY
60
HEIST
52
Ancient Energy
