Best Buster Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Buster in 2026 — by real win rate.
Buster is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at A-tier with a live win rate of 55.1% and a pick rate of 7.6%. As a Mythic Tank, Buster is currently trending down (-0.9 over 7 days). It shines most in high-trophy and ranked lobbies, where players can lean on its core strengths and map control. If you want to climb with Buster, 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 Buster
- 1
A55.3%Poco
Support with a 55.3% win rate — punishes a tank like Buster.
- 2
A55%Squeak
Controller with a 55% win rate — punishes a tank like Buster.
- 3
A54.6%Doug
Support with a 54.6% win rate — punishes a tank like Buster.
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How to counter Buster — tips
- ✦Throw down area control to chip them before they close the gap
- ✦Draft Poco and lean on the "Da Capo" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Buster (55.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Thrower to win the spacing war
- ✦Save "Tuning Fork" for the moment Buster tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Buster's "Utility Belt" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Buster (A-tier, 55.1%), 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 Buster?
Poco is currently the strongest counter to Buster, with a 55.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Poco, Squeak, Doug. These picks exploit a tank's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Buster hard to beat?
Buster is a Mythic Tank with a 55.1% overall win rate and a 7.6% 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 Buster 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 Poco, Squeak, Doug when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
