Best Brawlers for Crescendo
Knockout 5v5 — Updated automatically from real matches of top players.
Top 5 Brawlers for Crescendo
GALE is the #1 pick for Crescendo right now with a 100.0% win rate! KAZE and MANDY are also great choices. Here's the full breakdown:
GALE 100.0% 17.4% pick 2nd 
KAZE 92.3% 28.3% pick 3rd 
MANDY 75.0% 26.1% pick 4th 
CROW 73.7% 41.3% pick 5th 
STARR NOVA 71.4% 30.4% pick How to Play Crescendo
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Why GALE is the Best Pick
GALE · Controller — 100.0% win rate · 17.4% pick rate
Gale's job is to use his snowblower to clear the areas around Mr. P's Snowtel. Nobody mentioned anything about stopping when the guests were around...
With 8.33 (long) range, GALE can hit enemies from far away and control space on Crescendo.
GALE reloads super fast (1.2 seconds (very fast)), so you can keep shooting almost non-stop and pressure enemies constantly.
GALE is a Controller — they're amazing at blocking areas and keeping enemies out of important spots on Crescendo.
Their Star Power "Blustery Blow" is really handy here: gale's Super now stuns enemies for x seconds if they are pushed against obstacles.
Plus, their Gadget "Spring Ejector" gives them an extra edge: gale drops a bounce pad underfoot, launching friend and foe alike into the air.
2nd Pick: KAZE
KAZE — 92.3% win rate · 28.3% pick rate
Kaze was raised to be a living weapon by her parents, but this was not the life she wanted. After escaping to Starr Park with Kenji, she can now live how she wants. However, she is still torn between the two aspects of her life, being a humble geisha and a deadly ninja.
KAZE is really fast, which helps dodge shots and chase down enemies — or run away when things get spicy!
Their Star Power "Advanced Techniques" is really handy here: hitting an enemy in a Strike Spot also slows them by x% for x sec
Plus, their Gadget "Gracious Host" gives them an extra edge: switch to Ninja Aspect and gain x% Movement Speed for x sec
3rd Pick: MANDY
MANDY · Marksman — 75.0% win rate · 26.1% pick rate
Mandy runs a candy store where she dresses in costume and doles out sweet treats. She's a little too into the act and rules her candy kingdom with an iron fist.
With 9 (long) range, MANDY can hit enemies from far away and control space on Crescendo.
MANDY is a Marksman — they can snipe enemies from across the map. On Crescendo, that long range really shines!
Their Star Power "In My Sights" is really handy here: mandy shoots her candies with x% more speed while Focused.
Plus, their Gadget "Caramelize" gives them an extra edge: mandy's next candy from her Candy Dispenser slows down enemies on hit for seconds.
4th Pick: CROW
CROW · Assassin — 73.7% win rate · 41.3% pick rate
Crow trusts no one and keeps to himself. The most anyone knows about him is that he's often found at the diner, hanging out with Bull and Bibi.
With 8.67 (long) range, CROW can hit enemies from far away and control space on Crescendo.
CROW reloads super fast (1.4 seconds (fast)), so you can keep shooting almost non-stop and pressure enemies constantly.
CROW is really fast, which helps dodge shots and chase down enemies — or run away when things get spicy!
CROW is an Assassin — can sneak up on enemies and take them out fast. Watch for squishy targets!
Their Star Power "Extra Toxic" is really handy here: crow's poison saps the strength of enemies, who deal x% less damage while poisoned.
Plus, their Gadget "Instapoison" gives them an extra edge: crow instantly deals remaining poison damage to all Crow-poisoned enemies and gains a shield for % of the value.
5th Pick: STARR NOVA
STARR NOVA — 71.4% win rate · 30.4% pick rate
A cosplayer who believes they are the anime character Starr Nova! This can get a bit awkward, as she believes problems in the real world can *also* be solved by hitting them with a massive sword.
STARR NOVA reloads super fast (1.4 seconds (fast)), so you can keep shooting almost non-stop and pressure enemies constantly.
STARR NOVA is really fast, which helps dodge shots and chase down enemies — or run away when things get spicy!
Their Star Power "Power Level Maximum" is really handy here: hitting an enemy Brawler while transformed increases your damage by % to a maximum of %.
Plus, their Gadget "Floaty Time" gives them an extra edge: starr Nova deploys an anti-gravity device, allowing teammates to float inside of the area!
FAQ
What is the best brawler for Crescendo?
The best brawler for Crescendo (Knockout 5v5) is GALE with a 100.0% win rate based on real matches from top players.
How are these stats calculated?
We analyze battle logs from the top 1900+ global players across 10 regions and calculate win rates and pick rates for every brawler on every map. The data updates automatically!
Should I always pick the #1 brawler?
Not always! Pick a brawler you're comfortable with. A brawler you know well at 52% win rate can be better than one you never play at 60%. But if you're looking for an edge, the top picks are your best bet!