How to Counter Aldous in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Aldous?

  1. 1Esmeralda

    Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Aldous's damage

    Decisive+3.8%win rate advantage
  2. 2Karina

    Karina — cleans up the moment Aldous drops below half

    Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
  3. 3Cyclops

    Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Aldous an entry

    Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
  4. 4Melissa

    Melissa — closes out fights Aldous tried to survive

    Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
  5. 5Roger

    Roger — out-trades Aldous from attack range once the items land

    Slight+1.3%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Aldous

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Esmeralda

    46.9%

    Win rate

  2. #2Cyclops

    51.5%

    Win rate

  3. #3Angela

    49.6%

    Win rate

  4. #4Melissa

    48.6%

    Win rate

  5. #5Karina
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    How to counter Karina

    48.0%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • EsmeraldaEsmeralda barely troubles Aldous in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • YveYve counters Aldous in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • MelissaMelissa counters Aldous in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • AngelaAngela counters Aldous in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • BrunoBruno counters Aldous in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • RogerRoger barely troubles Aldous in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • KarinaKarina barely troubles Aldous in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • CyclopsCyclops barely troubles Aldous in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • ChipChip barely troubles Aldous in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • FredrinnFredrinn counters Aldous in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.

In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.

Items that answer Aldous

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Aldous

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.

Aldous Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Aldous is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Aldous in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Aldous right now are Esmeralda (+3.8% win rate advantage), Karina (+2.4% win rate advantage), Cyclops (+2.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Aldous?

Against Aldous, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.

Who is Aldous strong against?

Aldous performs well into Uranus, Helcurt, Belerick. Avoid picking those heroes once Aldous is locked on the enemy team.

Is Aldous worth banning?

Aldous currently has a 0.5% ban rate and a 50.8% win rate at B tier. If your team has a reliable counter available, picking it is usually better value than a ban.

How do I play the lane against Aldous?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Aldous's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.