Best Crow Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Crow in 2026 — by real win rate.
Crow is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at C-tier with a live win rate of 51.2% and a pick rate of 11.4%. As a Legendary Assassin, Crow is currently trending down (-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 Crow, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a assassin to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Crow
- 1
A53.3%Darryl
Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a assassin like Crow.
- 2
A53.1%Mandy
Marksman with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a assassin like Crow.
- 3
B52.4%Bolt
Marksman with a 52.4% win rate — punishes a assassin like Crow.
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How to counter Crow — tips
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Draft Darryl and lean on the "Steel Hoops" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Crow (53.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "Recoiling Rotator" for the moment Crow tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Crow's "Instapoison" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Crow (C-tier, 51.2%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a assassin.
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Who is the best counter to Crow?
Darryl is currently the strongest counter to Crow, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Darryl, Mandy, Bolt. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Crow hard to beat?
Crow is a Legendary Assassin with a 51.2% overall win rate and a 11.4% 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 Crow 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, Mandy, Bolt when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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