Sam Counters

The top brawlers that beat Sam in 2026 — by real win rate.

How to beat Sam

The best counters to Sam right now are Sprout, Nani, Frank. Sprout (Artillery) pressures Sam thanks to a 51% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Nani (Marksman) pressures Sam thanks to a 50.8% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Frank (Tank) pressures Sam thanks to a 50.7% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Against these matchups, Sam struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Sam counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Sam?

Sprout is currently the strongest counter to Sam, with a 51% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Sprout, Nani, Frank. 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 46.3% overall win rate and a 13.7% 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 Sprout, Nani, Frank when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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