Best Ash Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Ash in 2026 — by real win rate.
Ash is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 43.8% and a pick rate of 9.9%. As a Epic Tank, Ash is currently trending down (-1.2 over 7 days). It shines most in casual and quest play, where players can lean on its core strengths and map control. If you want to climb with Ash, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a tank to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Ash
- 1
B52%Sirius
Marksman with a 52% win rate — punishes a tank like Ash.
- 2
B51.8%Charlie
Controller with a 51.8% win rate — punishes a tank like Ash.
- 3
B51.6%Kit
Support with a 51.6% win rate — punishes a tank like Ash.
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How to counter Ash — tips
- ✦Throw down area control to chip them before they close the gap
- ✦Draft Sirius and lean on the "Dusk Runners" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Ash (52% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Thrower to win the spacing war
- ✦Save "A Starr Is Born" for the moment Ash tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Ash's "Chill Pill" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Ash (D-tier, 43.8%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a tank.
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Who is the best counter to Ash?
Sirius is currently the strongest counter to Ash, with a 52% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Sirius, Charlie, Kit. These picks exploit a tank's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Ash hard to beat?
Ash is a Epic Tank with a 43.8% overall win rate and a 9.9% pick rate. Its kit lets it control space and punish positioning mistakes, so you need brawlers that break its range or its core mechanic.
How do I play against Ash in ranked?
Respect its effective range, bait its gadgets and super before committing, and group with your team to force trades with a numbers advantage. Draft Sirius, Charlie, Kit when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
