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Vision ControlArea Damage

Brimstone

Joining from the U.S.A., Brimstone's orbital arsenal ensures his squad always has the advantage. His ability to deliver utility precisely and safely make him the unmatched boots-on-the-ground commander.

Codename: Sarge
Brimstone

ABILITIES

BASIC ABILITIES

Purchased each round
Stim Beacon
C

Stim Beacon

INSTANTLY toss down a stim beacon. Upon landing, it creates a field that grants players a Combat Stim and a Speed Boost.

Cost200 credsCharges1Duration12sRange6m
Incendiary
Q

Incendiary

EQUIP an incendiary grenade launcher. FIRE to launch a grenade that detonates as it comes to a rest on the floor, creating a lingering fire zone that damages players within the zone.

Cost250 credsCharges1Duration8sDamage60/s

SIGNATURE ABILITY

Free each round
Sky Smoke
E

Sky Smoke

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set locations where Brimstone's smoke clouds will land. ALT FIRE to confirm, launching long-lasting smoke clouds that block vision in the selected area.

Cost100 credsCharges3Duration19.25s

ULTIMATE ABILITY

Charged with points
Orbital Strike
X

Orbital Strike

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to launch a lingering orbital strike laser at the selected location, dealing high damage-over-time to players caught in the selected area.

Ult Points8Duration3sDamage20/tick
Controller

Controller

Controllers are experts in slicing up dangerous territory to set their team up for success.

AGENT GUIDE

easy difficulty

GAMEPLAY TIPS

1

Sky Smokes can be placed from your tactical map. You don't need line of sight.

2

Incendiary is amazing for post-plant. Learn lineups to molly the spike from safe positions.

3

Stim Beacon boosts your team's fire rate. Deploy it before pushes.

4

Orbital Strike does lethal damage. Use it to deny defuse or clear a cornered enemy.

5

Use all three smokes together for full site executes. Plan which angles to block.

STRENGTHS

+Three long-lasting smokes are the most reliable smoke set in the game

+Orbital Strike and Incendiary provide strong post-plant denial

+Stim Beacon supports the entire team's firepower

WEAKNESSES

−Smokes have limited range from Brimstone's position

−No mobility or escape abilities, leaving him vulnerable to aggression

−Stim Beacon benefit is situational and easily wasted

BEST MAPS

BindFractureHaven

SYNERGIES

Raze
Raze
Killjoy
Killjoy
Sova
Sova

COUNTERS

Jett
Jett

Jett can dash through Brimstone's smokes and molly, negating his area denial.

Omen
Omen

Omen's teleport lets him reposition around Brimstone's predictable smoke placements.

Chamber
Chamber

Chamber can hold angles outside Brimstone's smoke range and teleport to safety.

MATCHUPS

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Strong Against

DeadlockDeadlock+1

Weak Against

JettJett-3OmenOmen-3ChamberChamber-3

META STATS

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Tier

C

Win Rate

47.5%

Pick Rate

1.6%

Ban Rate

0.5%

Avg KDA

1.47

Avg ACS

198

Win Rate — Last 5 Patches

48%
47.8%
47.1%
48.1%
47.5%

Best Maps

Fracture49.2% WR3.6% PRBind49.2% WR3.5% PRAscent47.2% WR1.3% PR

Worst Maps

Abyss45.1% WR0.5% PRHaven46.6% WR1.8% PRCorrode46.7% WR2.1% PR

Data from Patch 10.01. Stats based on competitive matches at Platinum+ ranks.

BRIMSTONE FAQ

Sky Smokes can be placed from your tactical map. You don't need line of sight. Incendiary is amazing for post-plant. Learn lineups to molly the spike from safe positions. Stim Beacon boosts your team's fire rate. Deploy it before pushes.

Three long-lasting smokes are the most reliable smoke set in the game. Orbital Strike and Incendiary provide strong post-plant denial. Stim Beacon supports the entire team's firepower.

Smokes have limited range from Brimstone's position. No mobility or escape abilities, leaving him vulnerable to aggression. Stim Beacon benefit is situational and easily wasted.

Brimstone excels on Bind, Fracture, Haven.

Brimstone has strong synergy with Raze, Killjoy, Sova.

Brimstone has a easy difficulty level. Great for beginners learning the game.

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