Best Sprout Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Sprout in 2026 — by real win rate.
Sprout is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 48.1% and a pick rate of 8.9%. As a Mythic Artillery, Sprout is currently trending down (-2.9 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 Sprout, 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 Sprout
- 1
A53.3%Darryl
Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a artillery like Sprout.
- 2
A53.2%Crow
Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a artillery like Sprout.
- 3
A53.1%Cordelius
Assassin with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a artillery like Sprout.
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How to counter Sprout — tips
- ✦Dive them with a Tank or Assassin once you're in range
- ✦Draft Darryl and lean on the "Steel Hoops" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Sprout (53.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Never sit still in open lanes where their area damage rules
- ✦Save "Recoiling Rotator" for the moment Sprout tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Sprout's "Garden Mulcher" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Sprout (D-tier, 48.1%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a artillery.
What Sprout counters
Sprout counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Sprout?
Darryl is currently the strongest counter to Sprout, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Darryl, Crow, Cordelius. These picks exploit a artillery's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Sprout hard to beat?
Sprout is a Mythic Artillery with a 48.1% overall win rate and a 8.9% 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 Sprout 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 Darryl, Crow, Cordelius when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
