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Best Maisie Counters in Brawl Stars 2026

The top brawlers that beat Maisie in 2026 — by real win rate.

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Maisie is a solid, reliable choice in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at C-tier with a live win rate of 52% and a pick rate of 15.7%. As a Epic Marksman, Maisie is currently trending up (+1.5 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 Maisie, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a marksman to dictate the pace of every fight.

Top 3 counters to Maisie

  1. 1Barley

    Barley

    Artillery with a 51.5% win rate — punishes a marksman like Maisie.

    B51.5%
  2. 2Sprout

    Sprout

    Artillery with a 51% win rate — punishes a marksman like Maisie.

    B51%
  3. 3Wendy

    Wendy

    Support with no reliable win rate yet — punishes a marksman like Maisie.

    BNo data

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How to counter Maisie — tips

  • ✦Pick a Tank or Assassin to pressure their squishy frame
  • ✦Draft Barley and lean on the "Medical Use" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Maisie (51.5% win rate in the matchup).
  • ✦Pick a Tank or Assassin to pressure their squishy frame
  • ✦Save "Sticky Syrup Mixer" for the moment Maisie tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
  • ✦Bait Maisie's "Disengage" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
  • ✦Against Maisie (C-tier, 52%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a marksman.

What Maisie counters

Maisie counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Maisie?

Barley is currently the strongest counter to Maisie, with a 51.5% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Barley, Sprout, Wendy. These picks exploit a marksman's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Maisie hard to beat?

Maisie is a Epic Marksman with a 52% overall win rate and a 15.7% 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 Maisie 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 Barley, Sprout, Wendy when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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