Best Edgar Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Edgar in 2026 — by real win rate.
Edgar is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 49.9% and a pick rate of 6.4%. As a Epic Assassin, Edgar is currently trending up (+0.6 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 Edgar, 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 Edgar
- 1
B50.8%Nani
Marksman with a 50.8% win rate — punishes a assassin like Edgar.
- 2
B50.7%Frank
Tank with a 50.7% win rate — punishes a assassin like Edgar.
- 3
B50.5%Maisie
Marksman with a 50.5% win rate — punishes a assassin like Edgar.
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How to counter Edgar — tips
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Draft Nani and lean on the "Autofocus" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Edgar (50.8% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "Warpin Time" for the moment Edgar tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Edgar's "Lets Fly" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Edgar (D-tier, 49.9%), 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 Edgar?
Nani is currently the strongest counter to Edgar, with a 50.8% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Nani, Frank, Maisie. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Edgar hard to beat?
Edgar is a Epic Assassin with a 49.9% overall win rate and a 6.4% 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 Edgar 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 Nani, Frank, Maisie when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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