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Byron Counters

The top brawlers that beat Byron in 2026 — by real win rate.

  1. 1Barley

    Barley

    Artillery · Rare

    B51.5%
  2. 2Sprout

    Sprout

    Artillery · Mythic

    B51%
  3. 3Nani

    Nani

    Marksman · Epic

    B50.8%

How to beat Byron

The best counters to Byron right now are Barley, Sprout, Nani. Barley (Artillery) pressures Byron thanks to a 51.5% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Sprout (Artillery) pressures Byron thanks to a 51% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Nani (Marksman) pressures Byron thanks to a 50.8% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Against these matchups, Byron struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Byron counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Byron?

Barley is currently the strongest counter to Byron, with a 51.5% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Barley, Sprout, Nani. These picks exploit a support's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Byron hard to beat?

Byron is a Mythic Support with a 48.6% overall win rate and a 11.1% 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 Byron 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 Barley, Sprout, Nani when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.