Best Stu Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Stu in 2026 — by real win rate.
Stu is a top-tier, meta-defining pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at S-tier with a live win rate of 57.9% and a pick rate of 16.7%. As a Epic Assassin, Stu is currently trending up (+2.4 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 Stu, 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 Stu
- 1
B52.4%Bolt
Marksman with a 52.4% win rate — punishes a assassin like Stu.
- 2
B52%Sirius
Marksman with a 52% win rate — punishes a assassin like Stu.
- 3
B51.5%Barley
Artillery with a 51.5% win rate — punishes a assassin like Stu.
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How to counter Stu — tips
- ✦Keep your distance and use walls as cover to deny easy resets
- ✦Draft Bolt and lean on the "Toss Up" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Stu (52.4% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Bait their Super before committing to a fight
- ✦Save "Rocket Laces" for the moment Stu tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Stu's "Speed Zone" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Stu (S-tier, 57.9%), 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 Stu?
Bolt is currently the strongest counter to Stu, with a 52.4% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Bolt, Sirius, Barley. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Stu hard to beat?
Stu is a Epic Assassin with a 57.9% overall win rate and a 16.7% 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 Stu 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 Bolt, Sirius, Barley when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
