Best Rico Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Rico in 2026 — by real win rate.
Rico is a solid, reliable choice in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at C-tier with a live win rate of 52% and a pick rate of 6.3%. As a Super Rare Damage Dealer, Rico is currently trending down (-1.4 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 Rico, 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 Rico
- 1
B51.9%Mico
Assassin with a 51.9% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Rico.
- 2
B51.6%Kit
Support with a 51.6% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Rico.
- 3
B50.7%Frank
Tank with a 50.7% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Rico.
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How to counter Rico — tips
- ✦Use cover to break their line of fire between trades
- ✦Draft Mico and lean on the "Monkey Business" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Rico (51.9% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Engage with a Tank to soak damage and close the gap
- ✦Save "Clipping Scream" for the moment Rico tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Rico's "Multiball Launcher" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Rico (C-tier, 52%), 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 Rico?
Mico is currently the strongest counter to Rico, with a 51.9% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Mico, Kit, Frank. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Rico hard to beat?
Rico is a Super Rare Damage Dealer with a 52% overall win rate and a 6.3% 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 Rico 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 Mico, Kit, Frank when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
