Najia is currently S-tier in Brawl Ball with a score of 92/100. As a Damage Dealer, Najia sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Brawl Ball.
Run Poisonous Protector as the default Star Power for Najia — it works in most situations. Switch to Venomous on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Poison Puddles is the standard active pick; Najia Jar is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Najia struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Najia at the ranges or map types where Najia is most exposed. On the flip side, Najia consistently beats Bull and Rosa.
Najia performs best in Brawl Ball (S-tier, 92/100). The Damage Dealer kit — sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels — is directly rewarded in Brawl Ball, which is why Najia climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Najia pairs best with Gene and Poco. Since Najia 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 Najia well, focus on Brawl Ball 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 Poisonous Protector as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Gene and Poco when possible.
Najia is a melee fighter who deals high damage in close-range combat and uses her Super to create a sand clone that mimics her attacks, dealing additional damage alongside her. The clone mechanic effectively doubles her damage output during the Super duration, making her a high-threat presence in 1v1 situations. She is most effective in Brawl Ball where the clone can help secure possession.
Activate Najia's Super during an ongoing engagement rather than before approaching a target, as the clone appears at her current position and needs enemies already nearby to immediately apply pressure. Her melee range means she needs to close the gap safely, so use walls and bushes to approach before committing.
NAJIA DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Najia 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 Poisonous Protector in most situations, switching to Venomous 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 Poison Puddles and Najia Jar 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 Najia with Gene or Poco when possible. Build toward Twin Snakes 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
84
HOT ZONE
86
KNOCKOUT
90
BRAWL BALL
92
BOUNTY
78
HEIST
80
