Best Otis Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Otis in 2026 — by real win rate.
Otis is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at S-tier with a live win rate of 57.7% and a pick rate of 8.8%. As a Mythic Controller, Otis is currently trending up (+0.9 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 Otis, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a controller to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Otis
- 1
B52.8%Shade
Assassin with a 52.8% win rate — punishes a controller like Otis.
- 2
B52.2%Lily
Assassin with a 52.2% win rate — punishes a controller like Otis.
- 3
B51.9%Mico
Assassin with a 51.9% win rate — punishes a controller like Otis.
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How to counter Otis — tips
- ✦Spread out so their crowd control hits fewer targets
- ✦Draft Shade and lean on the "Spooky Speedster" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Otis (52.8% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Dive them with an Assassin while they're zoning
- ✦Save "Longarms" for the moment Otis tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Otis's "Dormant Star" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Otis (S-tier, 57.7%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a controller.
What Otis counters
Otis counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Otis?
Shade is currently the strongest counter to Otis, with a 52.8% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Shade, Lily, Mico. These picks exploit a controller's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Otis hard to beat?
Otis is a Mythic Controller with a 57.7% overall win rate and a 8.8% 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 Otis 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 Shade, Lily, Mico when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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