How to Counter Badang in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Badang?
- 1
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Badang's damage
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 2
Karina — cleans up the moment Badang drops below half
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 3
Alice — closes the gap and forces Badang to fight without an escape
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 4
Lolita — interrupts Badang's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 5
Diggie — peels the target Badang came for
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Badang
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
46.9%
Win rate
- #2
54.7%
Win rate
- #3
53.6%
Win rate
- #4
53.9%
Win rate
- #5
48.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khufra counters Badang in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Diggie barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Marcel counters Badang 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 Badang
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Badang
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Badang Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Badang is on the enemy team.
How to counter Fanny+2.9%Strongfollows Badang in and cannot get back out
How to counter Zilong+1.5%Slightstays on Badang right up until the trade turns
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Badang in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Badang right now are Esmeralda (+2.3% win rate advantage), Karina (+2.2% win rate advantage), Alice (+1.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Badang?
Against Badang, 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 Badang strong against?
Badang performs well into Fanny, Zilong. Avoid picking those heroes once Badang is locked on the enemy team.
Is Badang worth banning?
Badang currently has a 3.9% ban rate and a 50.2% 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 Badang?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Badang's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.