Rico is currently A-tier in Knockout with a score of 80/100. As a Damage Dealer, Rico sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Knockout.
Run Super Bouncy as the default Star Power for Rico — it works in most situations. Switch to Robo Retreat on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Multiball Launcher is the standard active pick; Bouncy Castle is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Rico struggles against Leon and Mortis, who can out-trade Rico at the ranges or map types where Rico is most exposed. On the flip side, Rico consistently beats Rosa and Jacky.
Rico performs best in Knockout (A-tier, 80/100). The Damage Dealer kit — sustains high damage at mid range and wins straight-up duels — is directly rewarded in Knockout, which is why Rico climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Rico pairs best with Gale and Emz. Since Rico 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 Rico 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 Super Bouncy as the core build, track Leon and Mortis on the enemy team, and pair with Gale and Emz when possible.
Rico fires a burst of bullets that bounce off walls, turning enclosed corridors and L-shaped pathways into lethal kill zones. His Super unleashes an extended barrage of bouncing bullets that can lock down an entire lane for several seconds. He is weakest on open maps where his bouncing mechanic has no surfaces to exploit and enemies can simply walk out of his fire arc.
Before using Rico in a match, study the map geometry and identify corners where your bouncing bullets create unavoidable ricochets. His damage output on the right map is among the highest in the game but falls to near zero on fully open terrain.
RICO DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Rico 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 Super Bouncy in most situations, switching to Robo Retreat on maps where enemies can close distance. Force trades only when you are at full health.
PRIORITY
Draft Around Counters
Watch for Leon or Mortis. Both Multiball Launcher and Bouncy Castle 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 Rico with Gale or Emz when possible. Build toward Trick Shot King 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
Name your squad and share the link to coordinate your next session.
GEM GRAB
70
HOT ZONE
65
KNOCKOUT
80
BRAWL BALL
62
BOUNTY
78
HEIST
72
Trick Shot King
