How to Counter Argus in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Argus?
- 1
Barats — locks Argus down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 2
Terizla — chains hard crowd control before Argus can commit
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 3
Baxia — out-damages Argus in a straight trade
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 4
Ruby — grinds the duel out and heals through Argus's poke
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 5
Fredrinn — stays on Argus once the trade begins
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Argus
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.6%
Win rate
- #2
50.8%
Win rate
- #3
49.2%
Win rate
- #4
49.4%
Win rate
- #5
46.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Barats barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Fredrinn barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Baxia counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ruby barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Terizla barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Valentina counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Phoveus counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda counters Argus 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 Argus
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Argus
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Argus Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Argus is on the enemy team.
How to counter Helcurt+3.3%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Argus alive
How to counter Karrie+2.9%Strongwaits for a kill Argus does not let it have
How to counter Dyrroth+2.7%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Argus turns on it
How to counter Guinevere+2.2%Strongruns out of burst before Argus goes down
How to counter Arlott+2.1%Strongcloses the gap and finds Argus still standing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Argus in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Argus right now are Barats (+3.1% win rate advantage), Terizla (+2.6% win rate advantage), Baxia (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Argus?
Against Argus, 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 Argus strong against?
Argus performs well into Helcurt, Karrie, Dyrroth. Avoid picking those heroes once Argus is locked on the enemy team.
Is Argus worth banning?
Argus currently has a 0.9% ban rate and a 56.7% win rate at A 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 Argus?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Argus's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.