League of Legends Brawl Tier List — The Best Champions to Dominate the Bandlewood

Brawl is back! Originally released in 2025, the mode aims to fill the void for a fast-paced, low-pressure team deathmatch experience focused on non-stop fighting, perfect for low-cortisol enjoyers who don’t want to deal with endless farming or arguments with teammates. Still, even if the mode is largely unserious—thanks to several casual-friendly comeback mechanics—you’ll want to pick the best champions possible to secure victory over your opponents.

Brawl is Riot’s answer to the classic Team Deathmatch mode found in shooters: small map, short games, and one goal: fight and win. Here’s what sets it apart:

With gold flowing in passively, camps giving strong buffs, and comeback mechanics in place, Brawl is pure chaos with the potential for clutch comebacks and highlight reels. To thrive in this mode, your best bet is to pick champions who excel in skirmishes, deal high burst damage or have strong sustain, and—most importantly—can control and push waves efficiently.

As usual, Brawl follows the familiar dynamics of normal League of Legends: assassins obliterate squishy compositions, while bruisers and tankier champions tend to beat them, and are in turn countered by AD carries and mages when left unchecked. In truth, most—if not all—champions are quite viable in Brawl, as long as they can hold their own in fights and have meaningful impact during them.

Nevertheless, building a well-rounded team is key to securing consistent wins. The ideal composition should combine wave clear, sustained damage, reliable engage, and at least one enchanter to keep your team alive through the chaos.

Here are some top picks by role to help you build around a solid foundation:

Champions who offer strong AoE damage, wave clear, and teamfight presence.

Backline threats with high sustained damage and excellent minion control.

Champions who can engage, soak damage, and disrupt enemy formations.

Supportive picks that provide healing, shielding, and utility.

There are also a few odd balls that can always be very strong depending on compositions.

All in all, Brawl is an open game mode where almost anything can work with the right composition, aside from a few champions who struggle to find their footing. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different picks, play what you enjoy, or even lock in your main. No matter what you choose, mechanics and decision-making remain at the forefront of the mode. And don’t forget to farm the jungle camps!

Brawl is all about aggression, fast decision-making, and mechanical skill. The best champions are those that thrive on tight maps, scale through constant fighting, and can punish grouped enemies with crowd control, sustain, or burst damage. Whether you're queueing solo or bringing your squad, these picks can give you an edge in Riot’s most explosive mode yet. So lock in your champion, protect your minions, and see you in Bandlewood!