Willow is currently A-tier in Gem Grab with a score of 82/100. As a Controller, Willow denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities, making it a reliable pick when the meta favors Gem Grab.
Run Love Is Blind as the default Star Power for Willow — it works in most situations. Switch to Obsession on maps that punish your main weakness. For Gadgets, Spellbound is the standard active pick; Dive is situationally better on specific map types. Speed and Shield Gears are the standard choice.
Willow struggles against Edgar and Mortis, who can out-trade Willow at the ranges or map types where Willow is most exposed. On the flip side, Willow consistently beats Gene and Sandy.
Willow performs best in Gem Grab (A-tier, 82/100). The Controller kit — denies zones and controls objective access with area abilities — is directly rewarded in Gem Grab, which is why Willow climbs higher here than in other modes. See the mode ratings section for a full breakdown.
Willow pairs best with Charlie and Emz. Since Willow 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 Willow 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 Love Is Blind as the core build, track Edgar and Mortis on the enemy team, and pair with Charlie and Emz when possible.
Willow possesses enemies with her Super, taking direct control of their body and using their attacks against their own team for a few seconds. The possessed brawler attacks teammates, draining their HP while under Willow's control. She is most impactful when possessing the enemy team's tank or DPS carry, as turning their strength against their own team can completely collapse a formation.
Possess the enemy brawler with the highest DPS or most threatening kit rather than the easiest target to reach, as the damage a possessed carry deals to their own team is typically much higher than what Willow can generate herself. Position nearby to prevent teammates from eliminating the possessed brawler before the control timer expires.
WILLOW DEEP DIVES
Mode-specific stats and the top ranked Willow players globally. Each page shows win rate, pick rate, best maps and tier for that specific combination.
Build your Super from safe positions and deploy it on the objective approach route, not reactively. Take Love Is Blind in most situations, switching to Obsession 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 Edgar or Mortis. Both Spellbound and Dive 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 Willow with Charlie or Emz when possible. Build toward Psychic Safety 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
82
HOT ZONE
82
KNOCKOUT
74
BRAWL BALL
64
BOUNTY
62
HEIST
56
Psychic Safety
