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Carl Counters

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

  1. 1Draco

    Draco

    Tank · Legendary

    A55.1%
  2. 2Doug

    Doug

    Support · Mythic

    A54.6%
  3. 3Melodie

    Melodie

    Assassin · Mythic

    A53.3%

How to beat Carl

The best counters to Carl right now are Draco, Doug, Melodie. Draco (Tank) pressures Carl thanks to a 55.1% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Doug (Support) pressures Carl thanks to a 54.6% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Melodie (Assassin) pressures Carl thanks to a 53.3% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Against these matchups, Carl struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Carl counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Carl?

Draco is currently the strongest counter to Carl, with a 55.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Draco, Doug, Melodie. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Carl hard to beat?

Carl is a Super Rare Damage Dealer with a 48.1% overall win rate and a 12.6% 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 Carl 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 Draco, Doug, Melodie when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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