EMPULSE P.A.I.N.T. Bomb Tier List
Update 2 P.A.I.N.T. tier list after Sticky buff and Explosive timing change.
Last updated: 2026-07-12
EMPULSE P.A.I.N.T. Bomb Tier List
Tier list based on Update 2 balance (July 9, 2026).
Update 2 Changes
- Sticky P.A.I.N.T. — jetpack acceleration disabled (0.0x), jump height 0.25x. Major buff for chase lockdown.
- Explosive P.A.I.N.T. — explosion interval 1.0 → 1.25s (slightly less spam, more counterplay)
- General PAINT cooldown — still 12s from Patch 1.0
PAINT Rankings
| Tier | Bombs |
|---|---|
| S | Sticky, Explosive |
| A | Speed, Jump, Heal |
Sticky P.A.I.N.T. — Update 2 makes it the strongest chase denial tool. Jetpack disabled + low jumps punish aggressive movement.
Explosive P.A.I.N.T. — Still top for mech chip damage; slightly slower explosions give defenders more react time.
Speed P.A.I.N.T. — Viable after Patch 1.0 nerfs; less dominant than Sticky in Update 2 meta.
See Patch Notes Update 2 and P.A.I.N.T. Bombs.