Kenji is currently S-tier in Knockout with a score of 86/100. As an Assassin, Kenji bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Studied the Blade as the default Star Power for Kenji — it works in most situations. Switch to Nigiri Nemesis on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Dashi Dash is the standard active pick; Hosomaki Healing is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Kenji struggles against Charlie and Bibi, who can out-trade Kenji at the ranges or map types where Kenji is most exposed. On the flip side, Kenji consistently beats Poco and Gene.
Kenji performs best in Knockout (S-tier, 86/100). The Assassin kit — bursts down isolated targets and disrupts backline positions — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Kenji climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Kenji pairs best with Gene and Sandy. Since Kenji 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 Kenji 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 Studied the Blade as the core build, track Charlie and Bibi on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Sandy when possible.
Kenji is a samurai assassin who dashes with each sword strike and his Super performs a powerful iaijutsu-style slash that deals massive single-target burst damage at close range. He is exceptionally mobile and can dash around obstacles to reach priority targets quickly. He excels in Knockout where his ability to quickly eliminate one target per round can swing fights decisively.
Use Kenji's dashing attacks to approach targets diagonally through narrow gaps rather than directly, as the dash angle makes him harder to track with aimed fire. Save his Super slash for moments when an enemy has already committed to an attack animation and cannot dodge, as the slash deals maximum damage only at point-blank range.
KENJI DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Kenji 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 Studied the Blade in most situations, switching to Nigiri Nemesis 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 Dashi Dash and Hosomaki Healing 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 Kenji with Gene or Sandy when possible. Build toward All You Can Eat 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
66
HOT ZONE
65
KNOCKOUT
86
BRAWL BALL
78
BOUNTY
64
HEIST
54
All You Can Eat
