Best Leon Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Leon in 2026 — by real win rate.
Leon is a solid, reliable choice in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at B-tier with a live win rate of 53.9% and a pick rate of 8.7%. As a Legendary Assassin, Leon is currently trending down (-2.6 over 7 days). It shines most in mid-trophy ladder, where players can lean on its core strengths and map control. If you want to climb with Leon, 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 Leon
- 1
A55.1%Draco
Tank with a 55.1% win rate — punishes a assassin like Leon.
- 2
A54.2%Juju
Artillery with a 54.2% win rate — punishes a assassin like Leon.
- 3
A53.3%Darryl
Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a assassin like Leon.
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How to counter Leon — tips
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Draft Draco and lean on the "Expose" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Leon (55.1% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "Upper Cut" for the moment Leon tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Leon's "Clone Projector" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Leon (B-tier, 53.9%), 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 Leon?
Draco is currently the strongest counter to Leon, with a 55.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Draco, Juju, Darryl. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Leon hard to beat?
Leon is a Legendary Assassin with a 53.9% overall win rate and a 8.7% 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 Leon 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 Draco, Juju, Darryl when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
