How to Counter Irithel in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Irithel?

  1. 1Brody

    Brody — out-trades Irithel from attack range once the items land

    Strong+2.7%win rate advantage
  2. 2Eudora

    Eudora — shapes the fight from range and denies Irithel an entry

    Strong+2.3%win rate advantage
  3. 3Lesley

    Lesley — closes out fights Irithel tried to survive

    Strong+2.1%win rate advantage
  4. 4Harith

    Harith — out-damages Irithel without ever entering its range

    Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
  5. 5Karina

    Karina — cleans up the moment Irithel drops below half

    Slight+1.1%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Irithel

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Brody

    50.0%

    Win rate

  2. #2Saber
    Saber▲ Rising

    Assassin

    How to counter Saber

    50.9%

    Win rate

  3. #3Eudora

    50.6%

    Win rate

  4. #4Miya

    49.7%

    Win rate

  5. #5Lesley
    Lesley▼ Fading

    Marksman

    How to counter Lesley

    48.2%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • ZhuxinZhuxin counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • LolitaLolita counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • BrodyBrody barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • EdithEdith counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • YveYve counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • LesleyLesley barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • KarinaKarina barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • EstesEstes counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • EudoraEudora barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • LunoxLunox barely troubles Irithel 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 Irithel

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Irithel

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.

Irithel Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Irithel is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Irithel in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Irithel right now are Brody (+2.7% win rate advantage), Eudora (+2.3% win rate advantage), Lesley (+2.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Irithel?

Against Irithel, 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 Irithel strong against?

Irithel performs well into Chang'e, Minsitthar, Yin. Avoid picking those heroes once Irithel is locked on the enemy team.

Is Irithel worth banning?

Irithel currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 52.8% 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 Irithel?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Irithel's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.