Best Gus Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Gus in 2026 — by real win rate.
Gus is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 50.3% and a pick rate of 19.2%. As a Super Rare Support, Gus is currently trending up (+2.5 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 Gus, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a support to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Gus
- 1
B51%Sprout
Artillery with a 51% win rate — punishes a support like Gus.
- 2
B50.8%Nani
Marksman with a 50.8% win rate — punishes a support like Gus.
- 3
B50.5%Maisie
Marksman with a 50.5% win rate — punishes a support like Gus.
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How to counter Gus — tips
- ✦Force them out of position with long-range poke
- ✦Draft Sprout and lean on the "Overgrowth" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Gus (51% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Force them out of position with long-range poke
- ✦Save "Garden Mulcher" for the moment Gus tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Gus's "Kooky Popper" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Gus (D-tier, 50.3%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a support.
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Who is the best counter to Gus?
Sprout is currently the strongest counter to Gus, with a 51% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Sprout, Nani, Maisie. 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 50.3% overall win rate and a 19.2% 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 Sprout, Nani, Maisie when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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