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· The current meta in Season 48 is very well-balanced.
· Most Brawlers can be utilized, with the exception of Sirius.
· Rather than simply picking overpowered Brawlers, picks with lower combo difficulty are more advantageous for victory.
· Difficult compositions often led to mistakes and upsets in tournaments.
· This video introduces 'noteworthy' Brawlers rather than just top-tier ones, including many unexpected picks.

· Stu is emerging as a decent or advantageous pick in the recent meta.
· He shows strength against meta Brawlers like Emz, Bull, Bo, and Cordelius.
· He can create variables by breaking walls and expanding his territory.

Category	Details
Pros	Decent or advantageous against meta Brawlers Excellent variable creation ability depending on usage Can expand territory by destroying walls
Cons	High ultimate dependency (performance drops if not charged or if mistakes are made) Requires high skill Highly map and mode dependent
Recommended Modes	Gem Grab, Hot Zone (for counter-picking)
Recommended Players	Those who enjoy aggressive play Those who understand the process of positioning beyond just dodging attacks when using their ultimate

· In the current meta, where many Brawlers like assassins or Bull are good at making unexpected plays, Janet is a good choice as a mid-laner.
· She has a survival ability, decent range, and is easy to pressure with.
· She can use her gadget and ultimate to counter many unexpected plays and survive.

Category	Details
Pros	Excellent survivability among mid-laners (gadget, ultimate) Decent range and pressure ability Effective against assassins
Cons	Difficult to utilize unless in specific compositions like Doug or Kit Her lane presence isn't exceptionally strong, making aggressive plays difficult
Recommended Modes	Gem Grab (used as a mid-laner when there are many enemy assassins)
Recommended Players	Those who minimize deaths and survive well even when team care is lacking Those who play slowly and consistently capitalize on advantages

· Chester, who was merely a gamble pick last season, is showing his prominence this season with a high pick rate in the East Asia Monthly Finals.
· With many assassins and tanks appearing in the current meta, opportunities to pick Chester arise frequently.
· After his damage buff, he shows tremendous power, and on lucky days, his potential is very high.

Category	Details
Pros	Strong damage after buff High-potential play possible depending on luck Effective in assassin/tank meta
Cons	Vulnerable to long-range Brawlers (Colt, Rico, Spike, Crow, Otis, Leon, etc.) Performance heavily depends on luck
Recommended Players	Those who are usually lucky Those who can accurately judge when he is strong or weak and secure kills

· Bo's own carry potential is ambiguous, but his buffed 1st gadget, 'Snare a Bear,' is performing incredibly well these days.
· Combining Bo's 1st gadget with Lou allows for a Hot Zone composition that continuously deploys ultimates to block enemy advances.
· Combining Bo's 1st gadget with Gus creates a 3-hit ultimate cycle, allowing shields to be generated much faster.
· Bo is often utilized as a support role that makes teammates shine rather than shining himself.

Category	Details
Pros	Team support ability through the powerful 1st gadget 'Snare a Bear' Various combination synergies (Lou, Gus, etc.)
Cons	Bo's own lane presence is weak If control is given to Brawlers with strong lane presence, the game becomes difficult
Recommended Players	Those who can endure the early lane phase well Those who can charge their ultimate well and lock down the lane

· As the importance of initiative in the meta has grown, Jacky's value has increased, as she can start favorably with a speed buff from the beginning of the game.
· She excels at applying strong pressure with her early buffs to gain initiative.
· While her 1st gadget can be used to counter assassins, it has limitations due to nerfs and powerful assassins.
· The most ideal play is to operate without giving assassins any distance.

Category	Details
Pros	Easy to secure early game initiative with speed buff at game start Strong pressure ability
Cons	Limitations in countering assassins due to 1st gadget nerf and powerful assassins Maintaining distance is crucial
Recommended Modes	Bounty, Knockout (modes where life value is high)
Recommended Players	Those who have good overall team awareness Those who prefer to engage with the team rather than saving them from behind

· Glow has been good from the start and remains a powerful Brawler. (High chance of nerf expected)
· She was selected as a noteworthy pick due to her high ban rate and difficulty.
· It's easy to think that you just need to attach the 'straw' (referring to her healing mechanic) and move well, but all enemy focus will be on Glow.
· A single mistake is highly likely to lead to an assassination, and in random matches, it's even harder as opponents often use walls to avoid her 'straw'.

Category	Details
Pros	Always maintains strong performance High potential
Cons	High ban rate and difficulty Becomes a concentrated target for enemies Weak burst damage, high risk of assassination if mistakes are made Needs to counter evasion plays using walls in random matches

· Previously rated as late Tier 4, Ziggy has been re-evaluated among pros after a buff application bug was fixed.
· The balance patch notes also explicitly mentioned a 'massive buff,' with reduced reload time and increased normal attack projectile speed being key.
· Among the 100 existing Brawlers, his value as a last pick is the highest.
· Once he secures a lane, he can effectively close out the game, and hitting normal attacks and gadget harassment have become easier.
· The reason for his 0% pick rate in tournaments is either his 2nd highest ban rate in Europe, or in Asia, assassins are pre-picked to completely block the environment for Ziggy to appear.
· In competitive play, it's good to practice him as he might not be banned or opportunities might arise on maps with walls.

Category	Details
Pros	Massive buff applied after bug fix (reload, normal attack speed) Highest value as a last pick Excellent lane control and harassment ability
Cons	High difficulty In tournaments, he is often banned or countered by pre-picks, reducing pick opportunities