Best Starr Nova Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Starr Nova in 2026 — by real win rate.
Starr Nova is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 47.1% and a pick rate of 6.5%. As a Mythic Controller, Starr Nova is currently trending down (-1.7 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 Starr Nova, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a controller to dictate the pace of every fight.
Top 3 counters to Starr Nova
- 1
B52.8%Shade
Assassin with a 52.8% win rate — punishes a controller like Starr Nova.
- 2
B52.2%Lily
Assassin with a 52.2% win rate — punishes a controller like Starr Nova.
- 3
B51.9%Mico
Assassin with a 51.9% win rate — punishes a controller like Starr Nova.
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How to counter Starr Nova — tips
- ✦Spread out so their crowd control hits fewer targets
- ✦Draft Shade and lean on the "Spooky Speedster" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Starr Nova (52.8% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Dive them with an Assassin while they're zoning
- ✦Save "Longarms" for the moment Starr Nova tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Starr Nova's "Floaty Time" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Starr Nova (D-tier, 47.1%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a controller.
What Starr Nova counters
Starr Nova counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Starr Nova?
Shade is currently the strongest counter to Starr Nova, with a 52.8% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Shade, Lily, Mico. These picks exploit a controller's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Starr Nova hard to beat?
Starr Nova is a Mythic Controller with a 47.1% overall win rate and a 6.5% 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 Starr Nova 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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