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Gus Counters

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

  1. 1Juju

    Juju

    Artillery · Mythic

    A54.2%
  2. 2Mandy

    Mandy

    Marksman · Epic

    A53.1%
  3. 3Bolt

    Bolt

    Marksman · Epic

    B52.4%

How to beat Gus

The best counters to Gus right now are Juju, Mandy, Bolt. Juju (Artillery) pressures Gus thanks to a 54.2% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Mandy (Marksman) pressures Gus thanks to a 53.1% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Bolt (Marksman) pressures Gus thanks to a 52.4% win rate and a kit that punishes support positioning. Against these matchups, Gus struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Gus counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Gus?

Juju is currently the strongest counter to Gus, with a 54.2% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Juju, Mandy, Bolt. These picks exploit a support's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Gus hard to beat?

Gus is a Super Rare Support with a 46.7% overall win rate and a 14.7% 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 Gus 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 Juju, Mandy, Bolt when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.