Best Tick Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Tick in 2026 — by real win rate.
Tick is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 45.7% and a pick rate of 14.3%. As a Super Rare Artillery, Tick is currently trending down (-1.9 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 Tick, 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 Tick
- 1
A53.3%Melodie
Assassin with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a artillery like Tick.
- 2
A53.3%Darryl
Tank with a 53.3% win rate — punishes a artillery like Tick.
- 3
A53.2%Crow
Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a artillery like Tick.
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How to counter Tick — tips
- ✦Dive them with a Tank or Assassin once you're in range
- ✦Draft Melodie and lean on the "Fast Beats" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Tick (53.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Never sit still in open lanes where their area damage rules
- ✦Save "Perfect Pitch" for the moment Tick tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Tick's "Mine Mania" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Tick (D-tier, 45.7%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a artillery.
What Tick counters
Tick counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Tick?
Melodie is currently the strongest counter to Tick, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Melodie, Darryl, Crow. These picks exploit a artillery's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Tick hard to beat?
Tick is a Super Rare Artillery with a 45.7% overall win rate and a 14.3% 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 Tick 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 Melodie, Darryl, Crow when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
