Best Kaze Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Kaze in 2026 — by real win rate.
Kaze is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 47.2% and a pick rate of 14.2%. As a Ultra Legendary Damage Dealer, Kaze is currently trending up (+1 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 Kaze, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a damage dealer to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Kaze
- 1
B52.8%Shade
Assassin with a 52.8% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Kaze.
- 2
B52.2%Lily
Assassin with a 52.2% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Kaze.
- 3
B51.9%Mico
Assassin with a 51.9% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Kaze.
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How to counter Kaze — tips
- ✦Engage with a Tank to soak damage and close the gap
- ✦Draft Shade and lean on the "Spooky Speedster" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Kaze (52.8% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Punish their reload windows with burst pressure
- ✦Save "Longarms" for the moment Kaze tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Kaze's "Gracious Host" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Kaze (D-tier, 47.2%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a damage dealer.
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Who is the best counter to Kaze?
Shade is currently the strongest counter to Kaze, with a 52.8% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Shade, Lily, Mico. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Kaze hard to beat?
Kaze is a Ultra Legendary Damage Dealer with a 47.2% overall win rate and a 14.2% 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 Kaze 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 Shade, Lily, Mico when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
