MLBB - COUNTERS

In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, counters refer to strategies, heroes, or items that are effective against specific opponents or setups. Knowing how to counter your enemies can turn a losing game into a victory. Counters can be applied to heroes, items, spells, and even emblems. They allow players to adapt their strategies based on what the enemy team is doing.

HERO COUNTERS

Certain heroes are better suited to counter specific opponents due to their abilities and playstyles. Understanding hero counters is essential for drafting the right lineup or adjusting strategies during the game. Below are examples of common hero counters in Mobile Legends.

• Marksman Heroes (e.g., Layla, Miya)
  • Countered By: Assassins like Ling or Hayabusa, who can quickly dive and eliminate squishy backline targets.
  • Reason: Marksmen rely on positioning and sustained damage, making them vulnerable to heroes with high burst and mobility.
• Mages (e.g., Eudora, Aurora)
  • Countered By: High mobility assassins like Lancelot or Gusion, who can dodge skill shots and burst down mages before they can retaliate.
  • Reason: Mages have high burst damage but lack escape mechanisms, making them easy targets for assassins.
• Tanks (e.g., Tigreal, Franco)
  • Countered By: Heroes with % HP damage like Karrie or item-based counters like Dominance Ice and Sea Halberd.
  • Reason: Tanks rely on high HP and defense, making them vulnerable to true damage or healing reduction effects.
• Assassins (e.g., Natalia, Fanny)
  • Countered By: Crowd-control-heavy heroes like Kaja or Chou, who can lock down and burst assassins before they can escape.
  • Reason: Assassins rely on mobility and burst damage but are weak to stuns, slows, and other forms of control.
• Fighters (e.g., Aldous, Leomord)
  • Countered By: Ranged kiting heroes like Kimmy or Harith, who can deal damage from a safe distance while avoiding direct confrontation.
  • Reason: Fighters need to be in melee range to deal damage, making them weak to heroes who can kite or disengage effectively.

ITEM COUNTERS

Just as heroes can counter other heroes, items can also counter certain heroes or item builds. Understanding item counters can significantly affect the outcome of battles.

• Physical Attack Builds
  • Countered By: Blade Armor and Antique Cuirass, which reduce incoming physical damage or reflect damage back to attackers.
  • Reason: These items provide high physical defense and reduce the effectiveness of physical attackers.
• Magic Power Builds
  • Countered By: Athena's Shield and Radiant Armor, which reduce the damage taken from magic-based abilities.
  • Reason: These items are designed to absorb or mitigate the damage from burst mages, allowing players to survive longer against them.
• Sustained Healing
  • Countered By: Sea Halberd and Necklace of Durance, which apply a Grievous Wounds debuff that reduces healing effects.
  • Reason: Heroes who rely on healing or life steal can be countered by these items that reduce their ability to sustain in fights.
• High Mobility Heroes
  • Countered By: Dominance Ice and Ice Queen Wand, which slow down enemies and reduce their attack speed.
  • Reason: Slowing items help immobilize fast-moving heroes, making them easier to catch and defeat.
• High Burst Damage
  • Countered By: Immortality and Winter Truncheon, which provide second chances by reviving the hero or making them invulnerable.
  • Reason: These items allow players to survive initial burst damage and potentially turn the fight in their favor.

EMBLEM COUNTERS

Emblems also play a crucial role in countering certain playstyles. By selecting the right talents, players can adjust their heroes' performance to better match the enemies they face.

• Assassin Emblem (for high burst damage)
  • Countered By: Tank Emblem with increased HP or magic resistance to absorb more burst damage.
• Mage Emblem (for magic burst damage)
  • Countered By: Physical Emblem with talents that boost durability, making it harder for mages to kill with a single combo.
• Tank Emblem (for sustained defense)
  • Countered By: Marksman Emblem with talents that boost physical penetration to bypass tank defenses.

CHANGE LOG

• October 18, 2024: Updated

The information provided about the MLBB counters in this post is based on the latest data available. However, if you notice any incorrect details or updates that need to be made, please feel free to reach out to me through the contact page. Your feedback helps keep everything accurate and up-to-date for all players.