KENJI
Gadgets
HOSOMAKI HEALING
97.3%
DASHI DASH
87.4%
Star Powers
NIGIRI NEMESIS
97.1%
STUDIED THE BLADE
91.7%
Gears
DAMAGE
67.0%
SHIELD
65.6%
GADGET COOLDOWN
21.2%
HEALTH
15.3%
SPEED
9.17%
VISION
1.27%
Hypercharges
ALL YOU CAN EAT
89.6%
Buffy
Buffy Gadget
0.00%
Buffy Star Power
0.00%
Buffy Hypercharge
0.00%
Brawlers KENJI beats
30-day window
SHELLY
213,909 games
COLT
360,244 games
RICO
338,634 games
BARLEY
60,957 games
DYNAMIKE
298,512 games
EL PRIMO
148,659 games
LEON
129,865 games
GENE
29,714 games
BONNIE
23,022 games
GROM
50,085 games
MR. P
27,440 games
NITA
142,427 games
EDGAR
608,437 games
EVE
20,805 games
BELLE
36,430 games
SPIKE
191,490 games
CROW
280,655 games
PIPER
174,031 games
POCO
132,091 games
PAM
28,964 games
Brawlers that counter KENJI
30-day window
WENDY
19,508 games
BOLT
115,942 games
DAMIAN
117,442 games
STARR NOVA
173,078 games
NORI
246,767 games
R-T
20,353 games
DOUG
58,106 games
SIRIUS
151,463 games
GIGI
34,580 games
GRIFF
325,907 games
HANK
45,752 games
LUMI
51,487 games
TRUNK
29,919 games
PIERCE
109,287 games
CHUCK
24,305 games
MOE
31,340 games
DRACO
28,445 games
FINX
25,339 games
CHESTER
120,201 games
MEG
210,175 games
Best KENJI teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowBOLT
96,464 games
JAE-YONG
17,725 games
STARR NOVA
132,206 games
DAMIAN
81,253 games
R-T
16,194 games
WENDY
14,423 games
GIGI
26,467 games
JUJU
15,010 games
ZIGGY
23,277 games
JANET
18,857 games
SAM
17,703 games
HANK
32,000 games
FINX
20,512 games
NORI
236,654 games
MOE
24,705 games
TRUNK
21,674 games
DRACO
22,389 games
GLOWY
20,892 games
DOUG
44,161 games
LUMI
39,575 games
Best KENJI trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
53.7%
Aug 16
42,741 battles
Pick rate
1.50%
Aug 16
share of all picks
Win rate by trophy bucket
KENJI daily trend data (24 days)
| Date | Win rate | Pick rate | Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | 52.1% | 1.3% | 284,612 |
| Jul 25 | 52.3% | 1.3% | 303,756 |
| Jul 26 | 52.9% | 1.2% | 300,011 |
| Jul 27 | 52.5% | 1.2% | 263,348 |
| Jul 28 | 51.6% | 1.2% | 254,664 |
| Jul 29 | 51.7% | 1.0% | 199,818 |
| Jul 30 | 50.6% | 1.1% | 176,705 |
| Jul 31 | 52.2% | 1.1% | 213,989 |
| Aug 1 | 52.4% | 1.2% | 268,691 |
| Aug 2 | 50.8% | 1.1% | 246,424 |
| Aug 3 | 50.5% | 1.0% | 172,247 |
| Aug 4 | 52.3% | 1.1% | 171,940 |
| Aug 5 | 51.6% | 1.2% | 187,721 |
| Aug 6 | 53.0% | 1.5% | 244,334 |
| Aug 7 | 53.1% | 1.6% | 288,599 |
| Aug 8 | 53.5% | 1.9% | 344,126 |
| Aug 9 | 53.8% | 1.8% | 342,385 |
| Aug 10 | 52.9% | 1.9% | 314,597 |
| Aug 11 | 53.1% | 1.8% | 243,367 |
| Aug 12 | 54.2% | 1.6% | 169,604 |
| Aug 13 | 52.5% | 1.5% | 168,326 |
| Aug 14 | 52.9% | 1.5% | 160,223 |
| Aug 15 | 53.4% | 1.5% | 129,076 |
| Aug 16 | 53.7% | 1.5% | 42,741 |
About KENJI
Updated
About KENJI's meta position
KENJI holds T2 tier with rank #19 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 52.6% overall win rate computed from 23,552,304 battles.
Best individual map: Acid Lakes (61.5% over 935,324 matches).
Best mode: Solo Showdown (59.8% win rate).
Stats span 19 modes and 181 maps.
Reading KENJI's matchup data
How KENJI pairs in 30 days
KENJI's map performance breakdown
KENJI's map performance spans 181 tracked maps across 19 modes, drawn from 23,552,304 battles in the 30-day window.
The single strongest map is Acid Lakes (61.5% win rate over 935,324 matches) — top of the table below.
Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (59.8% average across maps in that mode).
KENJI's recent trajectory
KENJI's 24-day win rate moved up to 53.7% (from 52.1% — a +1.7 point change).
Pick rate is trending up (+0.2 points) — broadly stronger across both veteran and new players.
At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 55.1%, vs 50.8% under 1000 — KENJI scales up with player skill.
Frequently asked questions about KENJI
Is KENJI good in Brawl Stars right now?
KENJI is currently T2-tier, ranked #19 on the meta board and with a 52.6% win rate, based on live ranked data refreshed daily.
What is the best build for KENJI?
Most KENJI players run the HOSOMAKI HEALING gadget, the NIGIRI NEMESIS star power and the DAMAGE gear — the most-picked setup among tracked profiles.
Who counters KENJI?
KENJI struggles most against WENDY, BOLT and DAMIAN — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.
Which brawlers does KENJI beat?
KENJI has the edge against SHELLY, COLT and RICO in 30-day ranked matchups.
Who are the best teammates for KENJI?
KENJI pairs best with BOLT, JAE-YONG and STARR NOVA — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.
What are the best maps for KENJI?
KENJI performs best on ATLAS, Greasepaint Grass and Playmaker.
What game modes is KENJI best in?
KENJI has its strongest results in Mode #37, Trio Showdown and Duo Showdown.
Does KENJI do better at high or low trophies?
KENJI wins 33.1% at 1,000+ trophies versus 27.0% below 1,000 — so KENJI scales with skill — stronger in higher-trophy lobbies.
How popular is KENJI in Brawl Stars?
KENJI is picked in about 1.5% of recent ranked battles.