Pearl
DAMAGE DEALER Season 26

PEARL

A
OVERALL TIER
70
META SCORE

MODE RATINGS

GEM GRAB
72
HOT ZONE
72
KNOCKOUT
76
BRAWL BALL
68
BOUNTY
60
HEIST
74

COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES

PEARL BEATS
WEAK AGAINST

BEST BUILD

Star Powers
Heat Retention
Heat Retention
Heat Shield
Heat Shield
Gadgets
Overcooked
Overcooked
Made With Love
Made With Love
Hypercharge
PyrolyticPyrolytic

BEST MAPS

Double Swoosh
Gem Grab
72
Crystal Arcade
Knockout
70
Safe Zone
Heist
70
Hot Potato
Heist
68
Flaring Phoenix
Knockout
67

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pearl is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 76/100. As a Damage Dealer, Pearl sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Heat Retention as the default Star Power for Pearl — it works in most situations. Switch to Heat Shield on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Overcooked is the standard active pick; Made With Love is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Pearl struggles against Piper and Nani, who can out-trade Pearl at the ranges or map types where Pearl is most exposed. On the flip side, Pearl consistently beats Bull and Rosa.
Pearl 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 Pearl climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Pearl pairs best with Emz and Gale. Since Pearl 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 Pearl 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 Heat Retention as the core build, track Piper and Nani on the enemy team, and pair with Emz and Gale when possible.

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HOW TO PLAY PEARL

Pearl heats up her attack temperature through continuous firing, and hotter shots deal dramatically more damage, rewarding sustained combat over burst-and-reset play. Her Super ignites the ground beneath her with a fiery explosion that deals damage and leaves persistent burning terrain. She is effective in sustained objective fights where her temperature never drops to cold before she fires again.

Pearl's temperature drops when she stops firing, so maintain continuous shots rather than pausing to reposition, as a cold Pearl deals substantially less damage than a fully heated one. Position her in a location where she can fire continuously without being forced to dodge, such as behind a frontline tank who absorbs incoming fire.

PEARL DEEP DIVES

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

QUICK STATS

53.9% Win Rate
0.4% Pick Rate
A OVERALL TIER
Knockout BEST MODE

BEST SYNERGIES

PRO TIPS

Damage Dealer Game Plan
Hold mid range and maintain spacing. Advance during the enemy's reload, retreat during your own. Take Heat Retention in most situations, switching to Heat Shield 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 Overcooked and Made With Love 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 Pearl with Emz or Gale when possible. Build toward Pyrolytic in safe positions — it swings fights instantly, so activate it when your team has the edge, not when you are already behind.
TEAMPLAY