How to Counter Franco in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Franco?
- 1
Hanzo — catches Franco out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 2
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Franco
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 3
Tigreal — locks Franco down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 4
Kaja — closes the gap and forces Franco to fight without an escape
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Argus — charges in and denies Franco the distance it wants
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Franco
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
53.0%
Win rate
- #2
49.9%
Win rate
- #3
52.3%
Win rate
- #4
45.0%
Win rate
- #5
50.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Tigreal barely troubles Franco in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Popol and Kupa barely troubles Franco in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Chip barely troubles Franco in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Wanwan counters Franco in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hanzo barely troubles Franco in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kaja counters Franco in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Zhask counters Franco 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 Franco
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Franco
- •Avoid narrow lanes and jungle walls during a teamfight.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Franco Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Franco is on the enemy team.
How to counter Fanny+3.2%Decisivefollows Franco in and cannot get back out
How to counter Angela+3.1%Strongshields a target Franco kills through the shield
How to counter Freya+1.9%Strongstays on Franco right up until the trade turns
How to counter Benedetta+1.3%Slightruns out of burst before Franco goes down
How to counter Floryn+1.2%Slightabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Franco
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Franco in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Franco right now are Hanzo (+2.7% win rate advantage), Sun (+2.5% win rate advantage), Tigreal (+2.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Franco?
Against Franco, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Franco strong against?
Franco performs well into Fanny, Angela, Freya. Avoid picking those heroes once Franco is locked on the enemy team.
Is Franco worth banning?
Franco currently has a 3.3% ban rate and a 41.6% win rate at C 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 Franco?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Franco's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.