How to Counter Diggie in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Diggie?
- 1
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Diggie's damage
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 2
Chang'e — deletes Diggie from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 3
Estes — peels the target Diggie came for
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 4
Granger — out-trades Diggie from attack range once the items land
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 5
Atlas — locks Diggie down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Diggie
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.7%
Win rate
- #2
51.0%
Win rate
- #3
46.9%
Win rate
- #4
53.0%
Win rate
- #5
49.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Faramis counters Diggie in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Diggie in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Diggie in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hanzo counters Diggie in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Baxia counters Diggie in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda barely troubles Diggie in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Chang'e barely troubles Diggie in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia barely troubles Diggie in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Granger barely troubles Diggie in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun barely troubles Diggie 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 Diggie
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Diggie
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Diggie Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Diggie is on the enemy team.
How to counter Alpha+3.6%Decisivecharges in and has no answer once Diggie turns on it
How to counter Guinevere+2.8%Strongruns out of burst before Diggie goes down
How to counter Alice+2.4%Strongcloses the gap and finds Diggie still standing
How to counter Fredrinn+1.9%Strongstays on Diggie right up until the trade turns
How to counter Valir+1.8%Strongdeals its damage from a range Diggie closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Diggie in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Diggie right now are Esmeralda (+3.7% win rate advantage), Chang'e (+3.1% win rate advantage), Estes (+2.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Diggie?
Against Diggie, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Diggie strong against?
Diggie performs well into Alpha, Guinevere, Alice. Avoid picking those heroes once Diggie is locked on the enemy team.
Is Diggie worth banning?
Diggie currently has a 3.5% ban rate and a 54.1% 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 Diggie?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Diggie's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.