Best Darryl Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Darryl in 2026 — by real win rate.
Darryl is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at C-tier with a live win rate of 51.5% and a pick rate of 7.5%. As a Super Rare Tank, Darryl is currently trending down (-1.8 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 Darryl, 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 Darryl
- 1
A55.4%Lou
Controller with a 55.4% win rate — punishes a tank like Darryl.
- 2
A55.3%Poco
Support with a 55.3% win rate — punishes a tank like Darryl.
- 3
A55%Squeak
Controller with a 55% win rate — punishes a tank like Darryl.
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How to counter Darryl — tips
- ✦Kite from range and never let them corner you
- ✦Draft Lou and lean on the "Supercool" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Darryl (55.4% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Throw down area control to chip them before they close the gap
- ✦Save "Ice Block" for the moment Darryl tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Darryl's "Recoiling Rotator" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Darryl (C-tier, 51.5%), 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 Darryl?
Lou is currently the strongest counter to Darryl, with a 55.4% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Lou, Poco, Squeak. These picks exploit a tank's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Darryl hard to beat?
Darryl is a Super Rare Tank with a 51.5% overall win rate and a 7.5% 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 Darryl 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 Lou, Poco, Squeak when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
