Best Hank Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Hank in 2026 — by real win rate.
Hank is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 46.3% and a pick rate of 9.8%. As a Epic Tank, Hank is currently trending up (+0.7 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 Hank, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a tank to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Hank
- 1
B52%Sirius
Marksman with a 52% win rate — punishes a tank like Hank.
- 2
B51.8%Charlie
Controller with a 51.8% win rate — punishes a tank like Hank.
- 3
B51.6%Kit
Support with a 51.6% win rate — punishes a tank like Hank.
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How to counter Hank — tips
- ✦Throw down area control to chip them before they close the gap
- ✦Draft Sirius and lean on the "Dusk Runners" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Hank (52% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Thrower to win the spacing war
- ✦Save "A Starr Is Born" for the moment Hank tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Hank's "Water Balloons" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Hank (D-tier, 46.3%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a tank.
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Who is the best counter to Hank?
Sirius is currently the strongest counter to Hank, with a 52% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Sirius, Charlie, Kit. These picks exploit a tank's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Hank hard to beat?
Hank is a Epic Tank with a 46.3% overall win rate and a 9.8% 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 Hank 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 Sirius, Charlie, Kit when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
