How to Counter Grock in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Grock?
- 1
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Grock's damage
Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage - 2
Esmeralda — outlasts Grock through sustained damage
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Marcel — interrupts Grock's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 4
Yve — deletes Grock from range before the gap ever closes
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 5
Valentina — bursts Grock down inside a single rotation
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Grock
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.0%
Win rate
- #2
46.9%
Win rate
- #3
47.8%
Win rate
- #4
57.9%
Win rate
- #5
52.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Luo Yi counters Grock in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Grock in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda barely troubles Grock in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karrie counters Grock in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Kaja barely troubles Grock in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Marcel barely troubles Grock 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 Grock
- 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 Grock
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Grock Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Grock is on the enemy team.
How to counter Odette+1.4%Slighttaxes an approach Grock makes anyway
How to counter Layla+0.1%Slightwaits for a kill Grock does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Grock in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Grock right now are Alice (+3.4% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+2.7% win rate advantage), Marcel (+1.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Grock?
Against Grock, 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 Grock strong against?
Grock performs well into Odette, Layla. Avoid picking those heroes once Grock is locked on the enemy team.
Is Grock worth banning?
Grock currently has a 0.7% ban rate and a 46.8% 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 Grock?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Grock's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.