Kenji — Brawl Stars draft guide
Where Kenji sits in the current ranked meta, the build to run, and how to use them in a draft.
Draft verdict
Playable. Usually picked to answer a specific enemy composition.
Draft role: Assassin. Pick Kenji when the draft needs that slot filled.
Kit
Main attack
A fast, close-range attack that restores health after landing hits.
Super
An aggressive burst tied to his lifesteal-assassin kit.
Build
Gadgets
Hosomaki Healing (recommended — recovers 50-75% of burst damage taken).
Star powers
Nigiri Nemesis (recommended, damage reduction for winning duels).
Gears
Damage and Shield.
Recommended build
Hosomaki Healing gadget + Nigiri Nemesis star power + Damage/Shield gears.
How to play Kenji
- A competitively viable C-tier pick (50.76% ranked win rate) despite a low pick rate — excels in Knockout and Brawl Ball.
- Play aggressively, exploiting poor enemy positioning, and lean on Hosomaki Healing to sustain through duels.
- Struggles against tanks like Frank — avoid prolonged head-on fights with high-HP brawlers.