After hearing Maisie was buffed, the practical question is whether her main attack now connects more reliably—and whether that makes her a sensible Ranked pick.
Faster projectiles improved her feel, but Maisie still rewards practice. Existing Maisie players have a reason to revisit her. That does not automatically make her an easy option for someone learning the kit from scratch.
This guide draws on Hollit’s supplied gameplay and commentary. It examines how the buff affects inputs and pick decisions, rather than ranking the entire roster by current win rate.
The Change: Faster Main-Attack Projectiles
Maisie’s accelerating projectile has a distinctive timing curve. Even a shot aimed toward an opponent can arrive later than you expect, which is part of what makes the attack demanding.
The supplied analysis reports easier connections after the speed increase, particularly for midrange pressure and attacks following a Super.
That is a gameplay assessment, not a measured percentage increase in accuracy. Separate the perceived improvements from the remaining limits:
| Area | Reported Improvement | Remaining Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Main attack | Shots feel easier to connect | Initial timing still takes practice |
| Close-range response | Some follow-up attacks become easier | Point-blank auto-aim can still miss |
| After Super | Connecting the next main attack feels less demanding | Aim and timing still matter |
| Ranked use | An option experienced players can reconsider | Not an automatic first pick into every composition |
The useful change is a wider opportunity to capitalize on shots that previously failed to connect.
Why Maisie Still Takes Practice
More projectile speed does not make the attack immediate. Its timing still differs from an attack that hits the intended location as soon as you press the button.
That difference is obvious against a nearby opponent. The supplied gameplay includes close-range auto-aim misses. Assuming proximity guarantees a hit can waste critical ammo.
Distinguish where the target stands now from where it will be when the shot arrives. Practice reading movement and aiming manually.
The buff does not remove the timing demand; it gives players familiar with that timing more room to connect. That helps explain why experienced users and beginners may judge the change differently.
Star Powers and Super Follow-Ups
After landing a Super, Maisie still needs to connect her next attacks. Turning the knockback into an elimination or space requires that follow-through.
The presenter says the second Star Power previously made follow-ups more comfortable, while the speed buff made the first Star Power feel more workable too.
Read that as a reason to reassess the choice, not proof of one universally correct loadout. Compare your own aim and follow-up consistency.
Also separate a suggestion from an actual change. The presenter’s wish for faster Super charge was an opinion about a possible additional buff. It does not establish that Super charge was buffed too.
Ranked: Consider a Later Pick, Not an Automatic Opener
The analysis favors checking the opposing team and remaining alternatives before selecting Maisie, rather than choosing her first merely because she improved.
Useful conditions to consider include:
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You already understand her main-attack timing and Super follow-up.
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Multiple opposing tanks give her tools a relevant role.
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Your preferred stronger options are banned or otherwise unavailable.
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The map and team composition let you manage engagement distance.
A buff alone is not a reason to pass up another suitable option. Be more cautious if you cannot handle incoming pressure or your aim is still rusty.
Tanks on the enemy team do not guarantee a winning matchup. Their entry timing and abilities still matter. A favorable role and your ability to execute it must both be assessed.
Capitalize After Connecting a Shot
Increase Pressure When the Opening Is Real
Do not begin by forcing a deep approach and expecting every shot to hit. Poke first and watch for the opponent spending ammo or giving ground.
The supplied play shows a pattern of drawing out attacks, connecting a shot, and then deciding whether to finish. Practice poke → confirm the hit → assess the entry. One hit is not automatic permission to dive; check retaliation and nearby enemies.
Aim for the Position After Your Super
Landing a Super does not finish the fight. Ask whether you can follow up on the displaced target and whether other opponents can focus you afterward.
Faster projectiles improve the feel but do not execute the combo for you. Track where the opponent is moving after the knockback and aim the next shot.
Convert Eliminations Into the Objective
Even a strong elimination needs objective follow-through. In the final control-mode example, securing the zone alongside the fight mattered to the result.
After a kill, check the capture situation and allied positions instead of immediately chasing the next target. That converts combat value into score.
Who Should Revisit Maisie?
Players who already used her but disliked the slow projectile timing can use their existing experience to compare the change.
New players or those seeking simple auto-aim gameplay may still find her demanding. The presenter’s final assessment favors experienced users rather than a broad beginner recommendation.
Account rank alone is not the key test. Can you lead shots, connect attacks after Super, and adjust your pick to the opposing composition?
Track your main-attack misses and Super follow-ups over several practice matches. Once consistent, look for appropriate Ranked drafts.
FAQ
Does the Buff Make Maisie Top Tier Automatically?
The supplied footage cannot establish that. It reports better feel while still considering matchups and other options, not an official roster-wide win-rate comparison.
Can a Beginner Upgrade Maisie Immediately?
You can practice a kit you enjoy. If ease of use is the goal, consider her attack timing and manual-aim demands first. Projectile speed alone does not remove them.
Can I Rely on Auto-Aim Now?
No. The supplied gameplay still includes close-range misses. Practice manual aim against movement.
When Is She Worth Considering in Ranked?
When you know her kit and the map, bans, and opposing composition leave a useful role—potentially against tanks. The analysis supports a situational response pick rather than a blind first pick.
Regional and version notes
This guide analyzes the supplied September gameplay rather than claiming our own playtest or a measured accuracy gain. The August release listing confirms a main-attack projectile-speed increase from 3,000 to 3,200; it does not make the supplied gameplay a current roster-wide ranking. A wish for faster Super charge is not a confirmed buff.
Localization sources checked October 23, 2026 (Korea time):