Best Griff Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Griff in 2026 — by real win rate.
Griff is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 49.6% and a pick rate of 4.9%. As a Epic Controller, Griff is currently trending up (+0.5 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 Griff, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a controller to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Griff
- 1
A54.7%Colt
Damage Dealer with a 54.7% win rate — punishes a controller like Griff.
- 2
A54.5%Nita
Damage Dealer with a 54.5% win rate — punishes a controller like Griff.
- 3
A54.3%Alli
Damage Dealer with a 54.3% win rate — punishes a controller like Griff.
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How to counter Griff — tips
- ✦Dive them with an Assassin while they're zoning
- ✦Draft Colt and lean on the "Slick Boots" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Griff (54.7% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Bait their Super before forcing the objective
- ✦Save "Speedloader" for the moment Griff tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Griff's "Piggy Bank" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Griff (D-tier, 49.6%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a controller.
What Griff counters
Griff counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Griff?
Colt is currently the strongest counter to Griff, with a 54.7% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Colt, Nita, Alli. These picks exploit a controller's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Griff hard to beat?
Griff is a Epic Controller with a 49.6% overall win rate and a 4.9% 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 Griff 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 Colt, Nita, Alli when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
