HOT ZONE TIER LIST
The best Hot Zone brawlers right now are Vince, Amber and Emz. 46 brawlers are ranked from about 853 recent ranked and high-trophy Hot Zone games (updated October 27, 2026).
Full Hot Zone ranking
| # | Brawler | Tier | Meta Index | Adj. win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince | S | 94 | 54.2% | 222 |
| 2 | Amber | S | 89 | 53.6% | 257 |
| 3 | Emz | S | 80 | 52.9% | 231 |
| 4 | Wendy | S | 75 | 52.3% | 263 |
| 5 | Nori | S | 74 | 52.2% | 209 |
| 6 | Shade | S | 71 | 52.3% | 157 |
| 7 | Gus | S | 68 | 51.6% | 259 |
| 8 | Mortis | A | 67 | 51.7% | 178 |
| 9 | Stu | A | 66 | 51.8% | 166 |
| 10 | Ash | A | 65 | 51.7% | 120 |
| 11 | Juju | A | 64 | 51.8% | 96 |
| 12 | Colette | A | 63 | 51.1% | 240 |
| 13 | Lou | A | 62 | 51.6% | 132 |
| 14 | Barley | A | 60 | 51.4% | 100 |
| 15 | Gray | B | 59 | 51.5% | 100 |
| 16 | Edgar | B | 59 | 51.1% | 119 |
| 17 | Cosmo | B | 59 | 51.1% | 73 |
| 18 | Jessie | B | 58 | 51.3% | 59 |
| 19 | Damian | B | 57 | 51.5% | 60 |
| 20 | Lumi | B | 57 | 51.1% | 131 |
| 21 | Sandy | B | 56 | 51.2% | 83 |
| 22 | Mina | B | 56 | 51.1% | 74 |
| 23 | Pam | B | 55 | 51.1% | 58 |
| 24 | Sirius | B | 55 | 51.0% | 77 |
| 25 | Pearl | B | 55 | 51.0% | 43 |
| 26 | Surge | B | 55 | 50.8% | 112 |
| 27 | Berry | B | 53 | 51.0% | 42 |
| 28 | Gigi | B | 53 | 50.6% | 79 |
| 29 | Griff | B | 53 | 50.4% | 154 |
| 30 | Poco | B | 52 | 50.8% | 75 |
| 31 | Draco | B | 52 | 50.7% | 47 |
| 32 | Bo | B | 52 | 50.5% | 99 |
| 33 | Maisie | B | 51 | 50.5% | 74 |
| 34 | Willow | B | 50 | 50.7% | 49 |
| 35 | Chuck | B | 50 | 50.6% | 56 |
| 36 | Kenji | B | 50 | 50.6% | 90 |
| 37 | Spike | B | 50 | 50.5% | 92 |
| 38 | Max | B | 49 | 50.3% | 147 |
| 39 | El Primo | B | 48 | 50.3% | 75 |
| 40 | Glowy | B | 47 | 50.4% | 42 |
| 41 | Trunk | B | 47 | 50.4% | 43 |
| 42 | Pierce | B | 47 | 50.0% | 87 |
| 43 | Finx | B | 46 | 50.3% | 49 |
| 44 | Bibi | B | 46 | 50.1% | 42 |
| 45 | Meeple | C | 44 | 50.0% | 79 |
| 46 | Rico | C | 42 | 49.5% | 75 |
Adjusted win rate: pulled toward 50% when a brawler has few games, so small samples cannot top the table. Meta Index (0 to 100) combines it with pick rate.
Not ranked yet (fewer games than the minimum in Hot Zone): Dynamike, Larry & Lawrie, Colt, Starr Nova, 8-Bit, Kit, Penny, Frank, Byron, Fang, Doug, Meg, Bea, Bull, Buzz, Charlie, Carl, Cordelius, Nita, Sprout, Chester, Melodie, R-T, Rosa, Col. Ruffs, Mico, Tara, Squeak, Otis, Bolt, Gale, Jacky, Belle, Hank, Tick, Moe, Crow, Brock, Eve, Leon and more.
Best Hot Zone brawlers by map
Top three per map by adjusted win rate (at least 30 games on the map). Small samples are pulled toward 50%, so a high number here is a real edge.
How to win Hot Zone
Hot Zone is about standing in the zones: each team fills its meter by holding one or more circles, and the first to fill it (or the team ahead when time runs out) wins.
- Area control and sustain beat raw damage: brawlers that clear a zone and stay in it are the best picks.
- Throwers and tanks with healing or shields keep zones under pressure from behind walls.
- Contest every zone, even briefly: stopping the enemy meter matters as much as filling yours.
4 Controllers, 4 Assassins, 2 Damage Dealers make up most of the 14 brawlers in S and A tier right now.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best brawler for Hot Zone?
Vince is the best Hot Zone brawler right now, with a Meta Index of 94 and a 54.2% adjusted win rate. Amber and Emz follow.
How many brawlers are S tier in Hot Zone?
7 brawlers are S tier in Hot Zone as of October 27, 2026: Vince, Amber, Emz, Wendy, Nori, Shade and Gus.
How is this Hot Zone tier list made?
From about 853 recent ranked and high-trophy Hot Zone games collected by BrawlUp. Each brawler gets a Meta Index from 0 to 100 that combines win rate and pick rate, and brawlers with too few games are listed as not ranked yet instead of guessed.
Win rates come from ranked and high-trophy battles collected by BrawlUp. How we calculate this. Other modes: Gem Grab tier list, Brawl Ball tier list, Heist tier list, Bounty tier list, Knockout tier list.