Best Melodie Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Melodie in 2026 — by real win rate.
Melodie is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at A-tier with a live win rate of 55.1% and a pick rate of 21.7%. As a Mythic Assassin, Melodie is currently trending up (+1.8 over 7 days). It shines most in high-trophy and ranked lobbies, where players can lean on its core strengths and map control. If you want to climb with Melodie, 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 Melodie
- 1
B52%Sirius
Marksman with a 52% win rate — punishes a assassin like Melodie.
- 2
B51.5%Barley
Artillery with a 51.5% win rate — punishes a assassin like Melodie.
- 3
B51%Sprout
Artillery with a 51% win rate — punishes a assassin like Melodie.
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How to counter Melodie — tips
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Draft Sirius and lean on the "Dusk Runners" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Melodie (52% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "A Starr Is Born" for the moment Melodie tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Melodie's "Perfect Pitch" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Melodie (A-tier, 55.1%), 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 Melodie?
Sirius is currently the strongest counter to Melodie, with a 52% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Sirius, Barley, Sprout. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Melodie hard to beat?
Melodie is a Mythic Assassin with a 55.1% overall win rate and a 21.7% 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 Melodie 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, Barley, Sprout when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
