Nori — Assassin portrait

Best Nori Counters in Brawl Stars 2026

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

Nori is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at A-tier with a live win rate of 0% and a pick rate of 0%. As a Legendary Assassin, Nori is currently trending up (+0 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 Nori, 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 Nori

  1. 1Draco

    Draco

    Tank with a 55.1% win rate — punishes a assassin like Nori.

    A55.1%
  2. 2Juju

    Juju

    Artillery with a 54.2% win rate — punishes a assassin like Nori.

    A54.2%
  3. 3Darryl

    Darryl

    Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a assassin like Nori.

    A53.3%

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How to counter Nori — tips

  • Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
  • Draft Draco and lean on the "Expose" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Nori (55.1% win rate in the matchup).
  • Pick a Marksman or Controller to punish their approach
  • Save "Upper Cut" for the moment Nori tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
  • Bait Nori's "Gonna Need a Bigger Net" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
  • Against Nori (A-tier, 0%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a assassin.

What Nori counters

Nori counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Nori?

Draco is currently the strongest counter to Nori, 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 Nori hard to beat?

Nori is a Legendary Assassin with a 0% overall win rate and a 0% 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 Nori 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.