Best Clancy Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Clancy in 2026 — by real win rate.
Clancy is a solid, reliable choice in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at A-tier with a live win rate of 54.6% and a pick rate of 12.1%. As a Mythic Damage Dealer, Clancy is currently trending up (+0.5 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 Clancy, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a damage dealer to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Clancy
- 1
A53.3%Darryl
Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Clancy.
- 2
A53.2%Crow
Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Clancy.
- 3
A53.1%Cordelius
Assassin with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Clancy.
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How to counter Clancy — tips
- ✦Engage with a Tank to soak damage and close the gap
- ✦Draft Darryl and lean on the "Steel Hoops" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Clancy (53.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Punish their reload windows with burst pressure
- ✦Save "Recoiling Rotator" for the moment Clancy tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Clancy's "Snappy Shooting" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Clancy (A-tier, 54.6%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a damage dealer.
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Who is the best counter to Clancy?
Darryl is currently the strongest counter to Clancy, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Darryl, Crow, Cordelius. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Clancy hard to beat?
Clancy is a Mythic Damage Dealer with a 54.6% overall win rate and a 12.1% 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 Clancy 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 Darryl, Crow, Cordelius when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
