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Emz Counters

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

  1. 1Jae-Yong

    Jae-Yong

    Damage Dealer · Mythic

    A54.9%
  2. 2Colt

    Colt

    Damage Dealer · Rare

    A54.7%
  3. 3Nita

    Nita

    Damage Dealer · Rare

    A54.5%

How to beat Emz

The best counters to Emz right now are Jae-Yong, Colt, Nita. Jae-Yong (Damage Dealer) pressures Emz thanks to a 54.9% win rate and a kit that punishes controller positioning. Colt (Damage Dealer) pressures Emz thanks to a 54.7% win rate and a kit that punishes controller positioning. Nita (Damage Dealer) pressures Emz thanks to a 54.5% win rate and a kit that punishes controller positioning. Against these matchups, Emz struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Emz counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Emz?

Jae-Yong is currently the strongest counter to Emz, with a 54.9% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Jae-Yong, Colt, Nita. These picks exploit a controller's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Emz hard to beat?

Emz is a Epic Controller with a 55% overall win rate and a 3.9% 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 Emz 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 Jae-Yong, Colt, Nita when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.