Tara — Damage Dealer portrait

Best Tara Counters in Brawl Stars 2026

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

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Tara 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 2.3%. As a Mythic Damage Dealer, Tara is currently trending up (+2.1 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 Tara, prioritise favourable maps and modes, trade only with an advantage, and exploit its class identity as a damage dealer to dictate the pace of every fight.

Top 3 counters to Tara

  1. 1Darryl

    Darryl

    Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Tara.

    A53.3%
  2. 2Crow

    Crow

    Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Tara.

    A53.2%
  3. 3Cordelius

    Cordelius

    Assassin with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Tara.

    A53.1%

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How to counter Tara — tips

  • Engage with a Tank to soak damage and close the gap
  • Draft Darryl and lean on the "Steel Hoops" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Tara (53.3% win rate in the matchup).
  • Punish their reload windows with burst pressure
  • Save "Recoiling Rotator" for the moment Tara tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
  • Bait Tara's "Psychic Enhancer" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
  • Against Tara (D-tier, 47.1%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a damage dealer.

What Tara counters

Tara counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Tara?

Darryl is currently the strongest counter to Tara, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Darryl, Crow, Cordelius. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Tara hard to beat?

Tara is a Mythic Damage Dealer with a 47.1% overall win rate and a 2.3% 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 Tara 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.