PIERCE
B
OVERALL TIER
65
META SCORE
MODE RATINGS
GEM GRAB
60
HOT ZONE
56
KNOCKOUT
80
BRAWL BALL
42
BOUNTY
84
HEIST
70
COUNTERS & WEAKNESSES
PIERCE BEATS
WEAK AGAINST
BEST BUILD
Star Powers
Gadgets
Hypercharge
Second Wave
BEST MAPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pierce is currently A-tier in Bounty with a score of 84/100. As a Marksman, Pierce excels in Bounty and rewards players who understand positioning and map control.
The optimal build for Pierce focuses on maximizing marksman strengths. Use the recommended Star Power and Gadget combination shown in our build guide, paired with Speed and Shield gears for survivability in most modes.
Pierce is countered by Bull and Jacky, who exploit Pierce's weaknesses in mobility or range. On the flip side, Pierce consistently beats Bull and El Primo.
Pierce performs best in Bounty (A-tier, 84/100). As a Marksman, Pierce's kit is designed to excel in Bounty objectives. See the mode ratings section for a complete breakdown across all 6 modes.
Pierce pairs exceptionally well with Gale and Emz. These synergies amplify Pierce's strengths and compensate for weaknesses in teamfight scenarios.
SIMILAR BRAWLERS
PIERCE GUIDE SUMMARY
Pierce is a Marksman in Brawl Stars with the strongest mode rating in Bounty. This guide collects the key Pierce build choices, counters, synergies, mode ratings and map advice in one place so players can decide when to pick Pierce in ranked, ladder and friendly matches.
Use the matchup notes to compare Pierce against Bull and Jacky, then check the mode ratings before locking the brawler. BrawlUp updates these pages from the same brawler database used by the tier list, matchup simulator and BrawlScore coach.
PIERCE DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Pierce players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
QUICK STATS
68.4%
Win Rate
2.5%
Pick Rate
B
OVERALL TIER
Bounty
BEST MODE
BEST SYNERGIES
PRO TIPS
Marksman Game Plan
Pierce is strongest when played like a marksman: choose fights around Bounty, hold useful angles, and avoid forcing low-value duels before the objective is ready.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Bull or Jacky. If those brawlers appear, play slower, use cover more carefully, and let teammates create the first opening.
MATCHUP
Best Team Shape
Pair Pierce with Gale or Emz when possible. The best comps cover Pierce's weak moments while letting the brawler lean into Bounty pressure.
TEAMPLAY