How to Counter Hirara in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Hirara?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Hirara's poke
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 2
Minsitthar — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Hirara's
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 3
Kalea — keeps the fight on ground that does not suit Hirara
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 4
Saber — cleans up the moment Hirara drops below half
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage - 5
Gatotkaca — locks Hirara down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Hirara
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.2%
Win rate
- #2
50.9%
Win rate
- #3
49.5%
Win rate
- #4
53.3%
Win rate
- #5
51.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Marcel counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Saber counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Edith counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Odette barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Minsitthar barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Bruno barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gatotkaca barely troubles Hirara 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 Hirara
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Hirara
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Hirara Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Hirara is on the enemy team.
How to counter Hanzo+2.4%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Hirara alive
How to counter Yin+1.6%Strongloses the ground it needs to control once Hirara commits
How to counter Joy+1.5%Slightfollows Hirara in and cannot get back out
How to counter Hayabusa+1.2%Slightruns out of burst before Hirara goes down
How to counter Thamuz+1.2%Slightstays on Hirara right up until the trade turns
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Hirara in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Hirara right now are Phoveus (+2.8% win rate advantage), Minsitthar (+2.1% win rate advantage), Kalea (+1.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Hirara?
Against Hirara, 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 Hirara strong against?
Hirara performs well into Hanzo, Yin, Joy. Avoid picking those heroes once Hirara is locked on the enemy team.
Is Hirara worth banning?
Hirara currently has a 68.7% ban rate and a 50.0% win rate at A tier. At a ban rate this high, banning is the safe call unless you have a counter you trust.
How do I play the lane against Hirara?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Hirara's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.