Who Counters Hank in Brawl Stars? 7 Top Picks to Beat Him Easily

If you’ve spent any time playing Brawl Stars lately, you’ve probably run into a Hank that completely shut down your team’s entire game plan. His slow-charging, massive AoE attack can wipe entire squads in one hit, and his high health pool makes him tough to take down if you don’t have the right pick. If you’re tired of getting pushed out of objectives, wiped mid-push, or stuck on the losing side of matches because of him, this guide breaks down who counters Hank in Brawl Stars, plus exactly how to use those picks to shut him down every time.

Top 7 Brawlers Who Counters Hank in Brawl Stars

Not every brawler stands a chance against Hank, but these picks are tried and true by top competitive players to shut him down regardless of map or game mode. Before we dive into each pick, it’s worth noting that all strong Hank counters share a few key traits that make them effective:

• Longer range than Hank's maximum charged attack, so you can hit him without taking damage
• Mobility to dodge his slow, high-damage charged shots when he does get close
• Burst damage to take him down fast before he can charge a full attack to wipe your team
• Effects that slow or interrupt his attack charge, so he never gets to unleash his full damage

Starting off with the strongest pick, Bea is the best counter for Hank in most scenarios. Her long range means you can poke him down from outside his attack range, and Bea's charged super can one-shot a full-health Hank if you land a headshot. She’s also small and fast enough to dodge his shots if he does get close. Next up is Crow, whose poison damage slows Hank and stops him from charging his attack as fast. His consistent chip damage over time will wear Hank down before he can get close enough to fire a full charge. Colt is another great long-range pick, with high burst damage that can shred Hank’s health bar in seconds if you land all your shots. He’s perfect for open maps where Hank tries to zone wide lanes. For more mobile picks, Edgar can jump right over Hank’s slow projectiles and melt him up close before he can adjust his aim. Ruffs works great as a support counter, with long-range burst that hits hard, and his super can buff your entire team to take Hank down even faster. Amber is a monster against Hank in maps with a bit of cover, as her fire damage can burn him even if he’s hiding behind a wall, and she can interrupt his charge with a quick burst of fire. Last on the list is Mortis, whose fast dash lets him dodge every one of Hank’s shots, and his three quick attacks can burst Hank down before he has time to fire a fully charged shot.

How to Use Your Counter Brawler Against Hank Effectively

Picking the right counter is only half the battle – you have to play it correctly to shut Hank down. Always pay attention to Hank's charge bar above his head, that’s the single most important thing to track when fighting him. If the bar is full, back off immediately, because he can one-shot almost every squishy brawler in the game with that attack. If you’re playing a long-range counter like Bea or Colt, stay at your maximum range at all times. Don’t push up closer just to get a little extra damage, because that puts you right in his attack range. If you’re playing a mobile counter like Edgar or Mortis, wait for Hank to fire his charged shot before you jump or dash in. He has a long cooldown after firing a full charge, so that’s your window to take him down without taking damage. If you’re playing a support counter like Ruffs, stay behind your front line and focus on poking Hank while buffing your teammates. You don’t have to take him down alone, your extra damage and buffs will make it easy for your team to push him back.

Best Game Modes to Use These Hank Counters

Some counters work better in specific game modes, so you can adjust your pick based on what you’re playing. For Gem Grab, stick to long-range counters like Bea, Colt, or Ruffs. These modes require you to hold control of the gem mine, which Hank loves to zone with his charged attacks. Long-range picks let you poke him away from the mine without giving up control of the area. For Brawl Ball, go for mobile counters like Edgar or Mortis. You need to get past Hank to score, and their mobility lets you dodge his attacks and get to the goal before he can charge a shot to stop you. For Showdown, Crow or Amber are your best bets. Their consistent chip damage lets you wear Hank down from afar in open maps, and you can avoid his burst damage easily if you keep moving. You don't want to pick a short-range brawler against Hank in open Siege maps – he’ll zone you out of the IKE entirely before you can get close enough to deal damage. If the map has lots of tight corridors and walls, short-range counters work much better, because you can dodge his shots around cover and get up close to burst him down.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Hank

Even with the right counter, there are a few common mistakes that will make fighting Hank way harder than it needs to be. First, never group up with two or more teammates when Hank has a full charge. His attack has a huge splash radius, and he can wipe your entire team with one well-placed shot. Grouping up with 2+ teammates near a fully charged Hank is the fastest way to lose a team fight, so spread out as much as possible when he’s nearby. Second, don’t try to out-tank him with another tank like El Primo or Bull. Hank does more damage up close than most tanks if his attack is fully charged, and he’ll take you down before you can get enough hits in. Third, don’t ignore Hank to go for objectives first. He’ll take full control of the objective before you can even get near it, so you need to push him back first before you focus on collecting gems, scoring goals, or attacking the IKE. Never stand still when you're in Hank's range – his shots are very slow, so you can dodge almost all of them if you keep moving side to side. Also, don’t waste your super on him when he’s already at low health. Save it to interrupt his charge when he’s about to fire a full attack, that’s when it’s most useful.

At the end of the day, knowing who counters Hank in Brawl Stars is the first step to stopping him from ruining your matches. I used to lose almost every match that had a good Hank on the enemy team, until I started using Bea as my go-to counter and followed these simple tips. Now I almost never struggle against him, even when he’s being played by a top-ranked player. Next time you see Hank on the enemy team, pick one of the counters we listed, play to your brawler’s strengths, avoid the common mistakes, and you’ll be winning more matches in no time.