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Patch 2.57 Updated

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Standard map

Braxis Holdout

  • Ranked pool

Hold both beacons to fill your Zerg wave faster than the enemy; the wave then marches on the enemy base.

Size
Small
Lanes
2
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Two lanes
  • Small map
  • Team fights
  • Pushing objective

Best heroes on Braxis Holdout

Heroes on Braxis Holdout

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Kel'Thuzad Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Kel'Thuzad's area burst (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad can group or freeze enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  2. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  3. Orphea Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Orphea's area burst (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryOrphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
    • TheoryOrphea can group or freeze enemies (Crushing Jaws) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  4. Cho'gall Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryCho'gall can group or freeze enemies (Upheaval) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryCho'gall can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    • TheoryCho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  5. Maiev Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryMaiev can group or freeze enemies (Umbral Bind) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryMaiev can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    • TheoryMaiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  6. Stitches Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryStitches can group or freeze enemies (Hook) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryStitches can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    • TheoryStitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  7. Junkrat Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Junkrat's area burst (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) hits several targets.
    • TheoryJunkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  8. Kael'thas Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Kael'thas's area burst (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
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  1. Probius 65 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Probius's area burst (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Probius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  2. Valeera 65 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Valeera's area burst (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  3. Xal'atath 65 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Xal'atath's area burst (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Xal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  4. Tassadar 64 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Tassadar's area burst (Shock Ray, Archon) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Tassadar can group or freeze enemies (Black Hole) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  5. Zeratul 64 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Zeratul's area burst (Cleave, Singularity Spike) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Zeratul can group or freeze enemies (Void Prison) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  6. Chromie 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  7. Johanna 62 Theory Johanna can group or freeze enemies (Condemn) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Johanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  8. Alarak 60 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Alarak's area burst (Telekinesis, Deadly Charge) hits several targets.
  9. Blaze 60 Theory Blaze can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  10. E.T.C. 60 Theory E.T.C. can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  11. Garrosh 60 Theory Garrosh can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  12. Genji 60 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Genji's area burst (Swift Strike, Strike At The Heart) hits several targets.
  13. Hogger 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  14. Jaina 60 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Jaina's area burst (Blizzard, Summon Water Elemental) hits several targets.
  15. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  16. Qhira 60 Theory Qhira can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  17. Tracer 60 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Tracer's area burst (Pulse Bomb, Telefrag) hits several targets.
  18. Tyrael 60 Theory Tyrael can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  19. Yrel 60 Theory Yrel can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  20. Cassia 59 Theory Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Cassia can group or freeze enemies (Valkyrie) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  21. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Gazlowe can group or freeze enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  22. Hanzo 59 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Hanzo's area burst (Dragon's Arrow, Explosive Arrows) hits several targets. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow or Explosive Arrows.
    1 more reason
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  23. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh can group or freeze enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  24. Li-Ming 56 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Li-Ming's area burst (Wave of Force) hits several targets. Only when Li-Ming takes Wave of Force.
  25. Nova 56 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Nova's area burst (Precision Strike, Explosive Round) hits several targets. Only when Nova takes Precision Strike or Explosive Round.
  26. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  27. Anub'arak 55 Theory Anub'arak can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  28. Azmodan 55 Theory Azmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  29. D.Va 55 Theory D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  30. Deathwing 55 Theory Deathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  31. Deckard 55 Theory Deckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  32. Diablo 55 Theory Diablo can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  33. Falstad 55 Theory Falstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  34. Fenix 55 Theory Fenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  35. Imperius 55 Theory Imperius can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  36. Leoric 55 Theory Leoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  37. Mal'Ganis 55 Theory Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  38. Mei 55 Theory Mei can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  39. Mephisto 55 Theory Mephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  40. Muradin 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  41. Murky 55 Theory Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Murky's area burst (Slime, Pufferfish) hits several targets.
    1 more reason
    • Braxis Holdout has only two lanes, so Murky's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  42. Nazeebo 55 Theory Nazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  43. Ragnaros 55 Theory Ragnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  44. Rexxar 55 Theory Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  45. Sgt. Hammer 55 Theory Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  46. Thrall 55 Theory Thrall can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  47. Zagara 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  48. Sylvanas 54 Theory Braxis Holdout has only two lanes, so Sylvanas's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    2 more reasons
    • Sylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
    • Sylvanas can group or freeze enemies (Mind Control) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  49. Whitemane 54 Theory Whitemane can group or freeze enemies (Judgment Day) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  50. Zarya 54 Theory Zarya can group or freeze enemies (Graviton Surge) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  51. Artanis 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  52. Raynor 53 Theory Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  53. Valla 53 Theory Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  54. Dehaka 52 Theory Dehaka can group or freeze enemies (Drag) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Braxis Holdout has only two lanes, so Dehaka's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Heroes who struggle on Braxis Holdout

Score under 50: the map's layout or objective works against the kit, hardest first

  1. Samuro Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout has only two lanes, so Samuro's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  2. The Lost Vikings Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Recent changes to Braxis Holdout

  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025

    • 1 change (see Blizzard's notes)