S tier — best picks
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Bolt
Open center gives room to accelerate, then Overdrive overwhelms isolated Knockout lanes.
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Starr Nova
Piercing poke wins open trades; transformation dash converts chip into round-winning eliminations.
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Pierce
Long sightlines reward last-shot pressure, while defensive gadgets deter teleporter-side dives.
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Piper
Open center maximizes long-range burst; edge bushes add Ambush pressure and escape cover.
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Najia
Two-stage jar angles scout edge bushes; stacking poison forces healing retreats before gas closes.
A tier — strong picks
B tier — solid picks
Best bans
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Piper
Map-defining range combines with the roster's widest 20-matchup counter breadth.
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Bolt
Elite acceleration and lane collapse make him the hardest first-pick to answer.
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Starr Nova
Current top-tier flexibility adds unavoidable poke and a decisive transformation dive.
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Mortis
Seventeen counter matchups and lethal cleanup punish the sniper-heavy draft pool.
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Belle
Sixteen counter matchups plus safe lane pressure create a low-risk denial ban.