Best Penny Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Penny in 2026 — by real win rate.
Penny is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at S-tier with a live win rate of 59% and a pick rate of 7.3%. As a Super Rare Artillery, Penny is currently trending up (+2.6 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 Penny, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a artillery to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Penny
- 1
A53.2%Crow
Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a artillery like Penny.
- 2
A53.1%Cordelius
Assassin with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a artillery like Penny.
- 3
B52.8%Shade
Assassin with a 52.8% win rate — punishes a artillery like Penny.
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How to counter Penny — tips
- ✦Never sit still in open lanes where their area damage rules
- ✦Draft Crow and lean on the "Extra Toxic" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Penny (53.2% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Never sit still in open lanes where their area damage rules
- ✦Save "Instapoison" for the moment Penny tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Penny's "Salty Barrel" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Penny (S-tier, 59%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a artillery.
What Penny counters
Penny counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Penny?
Crow is currently the strongest counter to Penny, with a 53.2% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Crow, Cordelius, Shade. These picks exploit a artillery's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Penny hard to beat?
Penny is a Super Rare Artillery with a 59% overall win rate and a 7.3% 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 Penny 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 Crow, Cordelius, Shade when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
