Best Trunk Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Trunk in 2026 — by real win rate.
Trunk 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 13.2%. As a Epic Damage Dealer, Trunk is currently trending up (+0.1 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 Trunk, 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 Trunk
- 1
A55.3%Poco
Support with a 55.3% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Trunk.
- 2
A55.1%Draco
Tank with a 55.1% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Trunk.
- 3
A54.6%Doug
Support with a 54.6% win rate — punishes a damage dealer like Trunk.
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How to counter Trunk — tips
- ✦Use cover to break their line of fire between trades
- ✦Draft Poco and lean on the "Da Capo" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Trunk (55.3% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Engage with a Tank to soak damage and close the gap
- ✦Save "Tuning Fork" for the moment Trunk tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Trunk's "For The Queen" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Trunk (D-tier, 48.1%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a damage dealer.
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Who is the best counter to Trunk?
Poco is currently the strongest counter to Trunk, with a 55.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Poco, Draco, Doug. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Trunk hard to beat?
Trunk is a Epic Damage Dealer with a 48.1% overall win rate and a 13.2% 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 Trunk 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 Poco, Draco, Doug when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
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