Best Mortis Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Mortis in 2026 — by real win rate.
Mortis is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at S-tier with a live win rate of 58.7% and a pick rate of 18.9%. As a Mythic Assassin, Mortis is currently trending up (+2.4 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 Mortis, 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 Mortis
- 1
B51.5%Barley
Artillery with a 51.5% win rate — punishes a assassin like Mortis.
- 2
B51%Sprout
Artillery with a 51% win rate — punishes a assassin like Mortis.
- 3
B50.8%Nani
Marksman with a 50.8% win rate — punishes a assassin like Mortis.
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How to counter Mortis — tips
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Draft Barley and lean on the "Medical Use" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Mortis (51.5% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
- ✦Save "Sticky Syrup Mixer" for the moment Mortis tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Mortis's "Combo Spinner" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Mortis (S-tier, 58.7%), 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 Mortis?
Barley is currently the strongest counter to Mortis, with a 51.5% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Barley, Sprout, Nani. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Mortis hard to beat?
Mortis is a Mythic Assassin with a 58.7% overall win rate and a 18.9% 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 Mortis 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, Nani when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
