How to Counter Hylos in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Hylos?
- 1
X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Hylos's poke
Decisive+4.0%win rate advantage - 2
Valir — out-damages Hylos without ever entering its range
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 3
Kimmy — trades through Hylos with magic damage
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 4
Cici — wins the straight damage trade against Hylos
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 5
Gloo — walls off the ground Hylos needs to work
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Hylos
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.1%
Win rate
- #2
52.6%
Win rate
- #3
50.4%
Win rate
- #4
49.1%
Win rate
- #5
48.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Yve counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Joy counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valir barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kaja counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Kimmy barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cici barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
X.Borg barely troubles Hylos 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 Hylos
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Hylos
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Hylos Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Hylos is on the enemy team.
How to counter Nana+1.4%Slightempties its combo and Hylos walks through it
How to counter Vale+0.9%Slightlands the lockdown a beat after Hylos has committed
How to counter Khufra+0.4%Slightspends its lockdown early and leaves Hylos the rest of the fight
How to counter Layla+0.1%Slightwaits for a kill Hylos does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Hylos in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Hylos right now are X.Borg (+4.0% win rate advantage), Valir (+3.0% win rate advantage), Kimmy (+2.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Hylos?
Against Hylos, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Hylos strong against?
Hylos performs well into Nana, Vale, Khufra. Avoid picking those heroes once Hylos is locked on the enemy team.
Is Hylos worth banning?
Hylos currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 48.6% 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 Hylos?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Hylos's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.