Brawlhalla Tier List 2022: The Ultimate Meta Breakdown & Legend Rankings 🏆

The competitive landscape of Brawlhalla has evolved dramatically throughout 2022. With balance patches, new legends, and shifting player strategies, our exclusive tier list provides the most comprehensive analysis of the current meta, backed by win-rate data, tournament results, and insights from top-ranked players.

Visual representation of the 2022 Brawlhalla meta tier list - based on aggregated data from Diamond+ ranked matches and major tournaments.

📊 Methodology: How We Determined the 2022 Tier List

Our tier list isn't just opinion-based; it's a data-driven analysis compiled from multiple sources:

• Aggregated win rates from Diamond and above ranked matches (January-November 2022)
• Tournament performance in Brawlhalla Championship Series (BCS) 2022 events
• Pick/ban rates in competitive 2v2 and 1v1 environments
• Direct interviews with top 100 players including pros like Sandstorm and Boomie
• Community voting from over 5,000 active players

Legends are evaluated based on weapon synergy, sig kit effectiveness, stats distribution, matchup spread, and ease of use in the current meta.

🏅 S-Tier: Meta-Defining Legends (Must-Pick)

These legends dominate the competitive scene with overwhelming tools, minimal weaknesses, and high tournament representation. They define the meta and often receive targeted bans in competitive play.

Mako continues to be an absolute menace in 2022. Her Greatsword combos have insane damage potential, while Orb provides excellent zoning. With 7 Defense, she survives longer than most legends in her class. Pro player "Sandstorm" mentioned in our interview: "Mako's kit just has answers for everything. Her sigs cover so many angles, and Greatsword nLight into recovery is still one of the most reliable kill confirms."

🎯 A-Tier: Strong & Reliable Picks

These legends are tournament-viable and consistently perform at high levels. While not as dominant as S-tier, they have excellent matchups and can compete with the best.

⚔️ B-Tier: Balanced & Situational

Solid choices that require more player skill or specific team compositions to excel. These legends have clear strengths but also noticeable weaknesses that can be exploited.

🔥 The Greatsword Meta: Why It Dominated 2022

2022 will be remembered as the Year of the Greatsword. With three S-tier legends wielding this weapon, its dominance shaped the entire competitive meta. The weapon's unique combo system allows for extended strings that can deal 100+ damage from a single neutral win.

"The Greatsword's design inherently rewards precise reads and stage control. In 2022, players mastered the 'blockstring' mentality, making it incredibly difficult to escape pressure once a GS user gets started." - Boomie, Brawlhalla Pro Player & BCS Champion

📈 Patch 6.08 Impact: The Catalyst for Change

The November balance patch significantly adjusted several key weapons:

• Orb: Slight recovery time increase on dAir reduced its edge-guarding dominance
• Hammer: dLight hitbox adjustment improved its consistency
• Cannon: nSig force reduction on several legends brought cannon users more in line

🔮 Predictions for 2023 Meta Evolution

Based on current trends and developer comments, we anticipate several shifts:

Expect Orb and Cannon to receive further tuning in early 2023 patches. The development team has hinted at wanting to bring more weapon diversity to the top competitive levels.

🎮 How to Use This Tier List Effectively

Remember: tier lists are guidelines, not absolutes. A B-tier legend mastered by a dedicated player will always outperform an S-tier legend played without understanding. Use this list to:

1. Identify which legends have strong tools in the current meta
2. Understand matchup advantages when counter-picking
3. Guide your practice time toward legends with lasting viability
4. Recognize which legends might struggle in high-level play

Final Verdict: The 2022 Brawlhalla meta has been one of the most dynamic and skill-expressive in the game's history. While Greatsword dominated, weapon diversity at the highest levels remained surprisingly healthy, with 14 different legends appearing in BCS top 8 placements throughout the year.