Best Pierce Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Pierce in 2026 — by real win rate.
Pierce is a solid, reliable choice in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at B-tier with a live win rate of 53.3% and a pick rate of 10.8%. As a Legendary Damage Dealer, Pierce is currently trending up (+2.1 over 7 days). It shines most in mid-trophy ladder, where players can lean on its core strengths and map control. If you want to climb with Pierce, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a damage dealer to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Pierce
- 1
B52.8%Shade
Assassin with a 52.8% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Pierce.
- 2
B52.2%Lily
Assassin with a 52.2% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Pierce.
- 3
B51.9%Mico
Assassin with a 51.9% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Pierce.
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How to counter Pierce — tips
- ✦Punish their reload windows with burst pressure
- ✦Draft Shade and lean on the "Spooky Speedster" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Pierce (52.8% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Punish their reload windows with burst pressure
- ✦Save "Longarms" for the moment Pierce tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Pierce's "Bottomless Mags" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Pierce (B-tier, 53.3%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a damage dealer.
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Who is the best counter to Pierce?
Shade is currently the strongest counter to Pierce, with a 52.8% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Shade, Lily, Mico. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Pierce hard to beat?
Pierce is a Legendary Damage Dealer with a 53.3% overall win rate and a 10.8% 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 Pierce 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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