Best Sam Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Sam in 2026 — by real win rate.
Sam is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 45.3% and a pick rate of 11.5%. As a Epic Assassin, Sam is currently trending down (-1 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 Sam, 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 Sam
- 1
B51.5%Barley
Artillery with a 51.5% win rate — punishes a assassin like Sam.
- 2
B51%Sprout
Artillery with a 51% win rate — punishes a assassin like Sam.
- 3
B50.8%Nani
Marksman with a 50.8% win rate — punishes a assassin like Sam.
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How to counter Sam — tips
- ✦Keep your distance and use walls as cover to deny easy resets
- ✦Draft Barley and lean on the "Medical Use" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Sam (51.5% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Save "Sticky Syrup Mixer" for the moment Sam tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Sam's "Magnetic Field" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Sam (D-tier, 45.3%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a assassin.
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Who is the best counter to Sam?
Barley is currently the strongest counter to Sam, with a 51.5% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Barley, Sprout, Nani. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Sam hard to beat?
Sam is a Epic Assassin with a 45.3% overall win rate and a 11.5% 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 Sam 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 Barley, Sprout, Nani when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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