Best Willow Counters in Brawl Stars 2026
The top brawlers that beat Willow in 2026 — by real win rate.
Willow is a situational, niche pick in Brawl Stars 2026, sitting at D-tier with a live win rate of 47.9% and a pick rate of 11.2%. As a Mythic Controller, Willow is currently trending up (+0.9 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 Willow, 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 Willow
- 1
A53.2%Crow
Assassin with a 53.2% win rate — punishes a controller like Willow.
- 2
A53.1%Cordelius
Assassin with a 53.1% win rate — punishes a controller like Willow.
- 3
A53%Glowbert
Damage Dealer with a 53% win rate — punishes a controller like Willow.
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How to counter Willow — tips
- ✦Dive them with an Assassin while they're zoning
- ✦Draft Crow and lean on the "Extra Toxic" Star Power — it is the most consistent answer to Willow (53.2% win rate in the matchup).
- ✦Bait their Super before forcing the objective
- ✦Save "Instapoison" for the moment Willow tries to land its Super — it cuts the key window.
- ✦Bait Willow's "Spellbound" from behind cover before you commit; that Gadget is its fastest answer when losing a trade.
- ✦Against Willow (D-tier, 47.9%), the key is denying space: every wall or bush you own reduces its effectiveness as a controller.
What Willow counters
Willow counters FAQ
Who is the best counter to Willow?
Crow is currently the strongest counter to Willow, with a 53.2% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Crow, Cordelius, Glowbert. These picks exploit a controller's weaknesses and win most direct trades.
Why is Willow hard to beat?
Willow is a Mythic Controller with a 47.9% overall win rate and a 11.2% 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 Willow 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 Crow, Cordelius, Glowbert when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.
