Best Kenji Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Kenji in 2026 — by real win rate.
Kenji is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 45.3% and a pick rate of 10%. As a Legendary Assassin, Kenji is currently trending up (+0.2 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 Kenji, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a assassin to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Kenji
- 1
A53.1%Mandy
Marksman with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a assassin like Kenji.
- 2
B52.4%Bolt
Marksman with a 52.4% win rate — punishes a assassin like Kenji.
- 3
B52%Sirius
Marksman with a 52% win rate — punishes a assassin like Kenji.
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How to counter Kenji — tips
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Draft Mandy and lean on the "In My Sights" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Kenji (53.1% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "Caramelize" for the moment Kenji tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Kenji's "Dashi Dash" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Kenji (D-tier, 45.3%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a assassin.
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Who is the best counter to Kenji?
Mandy is currently the strongest counter to Kenji, with a 53.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Mandy, Bolt, Sirius. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Kenji hard to beat?
Kenji is a Legendary Assassin with a 45.3% overall win rate and a 10% 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 Kenji 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 Mandy, Bolt, Sirius when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
