How to Counter Bane in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Bane?
- 1
Lolita — interrupts Bane's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+4.2%win rate advantage - 2
Atlas — locks Bane down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 3
Nolan — catches Bane out of position and ends it there
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 4
Gord — deletes Bane from range before the gap ever closes
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Irithel — out-trades Bane from attack range once the items land
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Bane
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
53.6%
Win rate
- #2
52.6%
Win rate
- #3
49.8%
Win rate
- #4
49.9%
Win rate
- #5
47.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Yve counters Bane in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Bane in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Benedetta counters Bane in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Bane in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Natan counters Bane in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yin barely troubles Bane in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gord barely troubles Bane in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ixia barely troubles Bane in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Atlas barely troubles Bane in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Bane
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Bane
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
Bane Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Bane is on the enemy team.
How to counter Phoveus+3.5%Decisivegrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Bane
How to counter Baxia+2.2%Strongloses the straight damage trade to Bane
How to counter Chip+1.6%Strongcannot land its lockdown before Bane is already on top of it
How to counter Faramis+1.6%Strongshields a target Bane kills through the shield
How to counter Lunox+1.1%Slightdeals its damage from a range Bane closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Bane in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Bane right now are Lolita (+4.2% win rate advantage), Atlas (+1.9% win rate advantage), Nolan (+1.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Bane?
Against Bane, 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 Bane strong against?
Bane performs well into Phoveus, Baxia, Chip. Avoid picking those heroes once Bane is locked on the enemy team.
Is Bane worth banning?
Bane currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 51.7% 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 Bane?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Bane's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.