CookieRun: OvenSmash is a 3v3 brawler where the Cookie you pick, where you stand, and when you fire your ultimate decide most matches. Rarity matters less than mastery here, so a Common Cookie with a strong kit can beat an Epic in the wrong hands. The rankings below sort every meta-relevant Cookie into clear tiers so you know exactly who deserves your Coins first.
CookieRun: OvenSmash tier list (June 2026)
Tiers run from S (meta-defining) down to C (situational or early game only). Each Cookie's role is listed so you can build a balanced squad of one tank, one damage dealer, and one support or controller.
| Tier | Cookies (role) |
|---|---|
| S | Dark Choco (Bruiser), Ice Pop (Controller/Tank), String Cheese (Marksman), Peppermint (Support), Peach (Assassin), Madeleine (Tank) |
| A | Blue Slushy (Marksman), Red Velvet (Controller), Jerky (Controller), Rye (Marksman) |
| B | Cherry (Bomber), Melon Soda (Support), Blueberry Pie (Mage), Strawberry Crepe (Tank) |
| C | Tiger Lily (Marksman), GingerBrave (Bruiser), Fruit Punch (Tank), Latte (Mage), Chili Pepper (Assassin) |
Tier lists shift with balance patches, so treat this as the current snapshot rather than a permanent ranking.
S-tier Cookies and why they dominate
Dark Choco Cookie is a self-sufficient bruiser. His ultimate, Sword of Darkness, fires a chain of lightning in a straight line that deals heavy area damage and heals him based on how many enemies it hits. Dive into clustered fights to chain the lightning and stay topped up.
Ice Pop Cookie is the control anchor. His basic attack can deflect projectiles or charge a long-range ice orb, and his ultimate, Freezing Bat Flip, lands cone damage and freezes targets for 1.5 seconds. That freeze sets up a teammate's ultimate, so pair it with a burst follow-up.
String Cheese Cookie is the best ranged damage dealer. Her ultimate plants the Macheese Gun Maid Turret, which keeps firing at a high attack speed even after she repositions. Place it in bushes or behind your tank to hold chokepoints in Escort mode.
Peppermint Cookie proves Common rarity can carry. Her basic attack heals allies or damages enemies, and her ultimate summons the Peppermint Whale to launch foes while healing nearby teammates. Stick her behind a tank like Madeleine or Ice Pop for an almost unkillable frontline.
Peach Cookie is the premier diver. Her ultimate, Peachy Strike, spins her staff for 3 seconds while moving 40% faster and granting full crowd-control immunity. Save it until the enemy commits their CC, then spin straight through their backline.
Madeleine Cookie is the most reliable initiator. Her ultimate, Herald of Divine Light, leaps to a target spot while invincible, dealing area damage and launching enemies upward. Use the invincibility window to bait abilities or to peel for your carries.
A-tier Cookies worth investing in
These Cookies sit a half-step behind the top group and carry hard with good positioning.
| Cookie (role) | Ultimate and strength |
|---|---|
| Blue Slushy (Marksman) | Barrage summons seven clones that fire piercing arrows three times. Excellent on maps with walls and lined-up enemies. |
| Red Velvet (Controller) | Strong crowd-control kit that pairs well with burst damage dealers. |
| Jerky (Controller) | Attaches a talisman that explodes after 3 seconds, then raises damage taken by 10% for 10 seconds. Tag tanks or healers before engaging. |
| Rye (Marksman) | Final Showdown sprays twin pistols while moving 40% faster, ideal for hit-and-run kiting. |
B-tier Cookies for specific comps
Viable picks that need the right team or map to shine.
| Cookie (role) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cherry (Bomber) | Bombs bounce over obstacles for strong zone control. Cherry Bomb Party can wipe clustered teams, but she is squishy. |
| Melon Soda (Support) | Cone spray damages enemies and heals allies along the path, with mobility during her ultimate. A solid secondary healer. |
| Blueberry Pie (Mage) | Piercing orbs and orbiting spirits deal steady area damage. Unleash Evil Spirits roots her in place, so cast from cover. |
| Strawberry Crepe (Tank) | Summons a Shield Wafflebot that blocks non-piercing projectiles. Strong against ranged teams, light on offense. |
C-tier Cookies to swap out when you can
These Cookies are not unplayable, but stronger options outclass them in most matches.
| Cookie (role) | Limitation |
|---|---|
| Tiger Lily (Marksman) | Decent range and a pounce, but her ultimate only buffs range and attack speed without direct damage. |
| GingerBrave (Bruiser) | His ultimate mainly boosts run speed, useful only for rejoining a fight quickly after respawn. |
| Fruit Punch (Tank) | Provides a damage-reduction barrier for allies but lacks the pressure of Madeleine or Ice Pop. |
| Latte (Mage) | Underwhelming output compared with other mages in the current meta. |
| Chili Pepper (Assassin) | Needs heavy investment and practice to keep pace with top divers. |
How to build a winning team
Focus your Coins on one or two mains rather than spreading upgrades thin, since levels make a large difference in OvenSmash. Push a main to Level 6 first because that unlocks an extra Ultimate Skill, the single biggest power spike. Levels 4, 8, and 10 add a Special Skill and passive slots on top of that.
For team composition, run one tank, one damage dealer, and one support or controller. Triple damage is fragile. A frontline like Madeleine or Ice Pop paired with Peppermint's healing and a carry such as String Cheese covers every role and survives extended fights.
If your roster looks different from these picks, lean on the role each Cookie fills and the timing of its ultimate rather than its rarity. Common Cookies like Peppermint, Rye, and Cherry stay competitive at high ranks when you play to their strengths, so build the Cookies that fit your style and keep refining your loadout as the meta moves.