Lou
CONTROLLER Season 26

LOU

A
OVERALL TIER
72
META SCORE

MODE RATINGS

GEM GRAB
84
HOT ZONE
80
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
70
BOUNTY
65
HEIST
55

COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES

LOU BEATS
WEAK AGAINST

BEST BUILD

Star Powers
Supercool
Hypothermia
Gadgets
Ice Block
Ice Block
Cryo Syrup
Cryo Syrup
Hypercharge
Slushie StormSlushie Storm

BEST MAPS

Double Swoosh
Gem Grab
84
Open Space
Gem Grab
79
Parallel Plays
Hot Zone
77
Center Stage
Hot Zone
73
Crystal Arcade
Knockout
70

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lou is currently A-tier in Gem Grab with a score of 84/100. As a Controller, Lou denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Gem Grab.
Run Supercool as the default Star Power for Lou — it works in most situations. Switch to Hypothermia on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Ice Block is the standard active pick; Cryo Syrup is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Lou struggles against Brock and Piper, who can out-trade Lou at the ranges or map types where Lou is most exposed. On the flip side, Lou consistently beats Bull and El Primo.
Lou performs best in Gem Grab (A-tier, 84/100). The Controller kit — denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities — is directly rewarded in Gem Grab, which is why Lou climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Lou pairs best with Charlie and Gale. Since Lou denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities, teammates that cover the opposite role — whether that is frontline presence, healing, or ranged poke — create the most complete comp.
To play Lou well, focus on Gem Grab where the mode rating is highest, and lean into being a Controller that denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities. Run Supercool as the core build, track Brock and Piper on the enemy team, and pair with Charlie and Gale when possible.

SIMILAR BRAWLERS

Charlie
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Eve
Eve
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Gale
Gale
A-TIER · CONTROLLER

HOW TO PLAY LOU

Lou fires ice attacks that progressively slow enemies and, when his freeze meter fills on a target, completely stops them in place for a brief duration. His Super coats a large circular area in ice that slows all enemies who enter it and freezes them if they remain standing in it. He is the premier Hot Zone controller since an iced zone becomes nearly impossible for enemies to stand on without being frozen.

Lou's freeze mechanic requires landing multiple hits on the same target, so focus all attacks on one priority target rather than splitting fire across three enemies. In Hot Zone, position his ice Super directly on the zone center and stand nearby to freeze every enemy who attempts to contest.

LOU DEEP DIVES

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

QUICK STATS

55.2% Win Rate
0.5% Pick Rate
A OVERALL TIER
Gem Grab BEST MODE

BEST SYNERGIES

PRO TIPS

Controller Game Plan
Build your Super from safe positions and deploy it on the objective approach route, not reactively. Take Supercool in most situations, switching to Hypothermia on maps where enemies can close distance. A Super that wins map control is worth more than one used defensively.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Brock or Piper. Both Ice Block and Cryo Syrup 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 Lou with Charlie or Gale when possible. Build toward Slushie Storm in safe positions — it swings fights instantly, so activate it when your team has the edge, not when you are already behind.
TEAMPLAY