How to Counter Johnson in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Johnson?
- 1
Gloo — walls off the ground Johnson needs to work
Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage - 2
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Johnson's damage
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Kadita — deletes Johnson from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Alpha — charges in and denies Johnson the distance it wants
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 5
Balmond — grinds the duel out and heals through Johnson's poke
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Johnson
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.6%
Win rate
- #2
51.0%
Win rate
- #3
52.3%
Win rate
- #4
54.1%
Win rate
- #5
57.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Joy counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Alice barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alpha barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Baxia counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Zhuxin counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Kadita barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Balmond barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gloo barely troubles Johnson 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 Johnson
- 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 Johnson
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Johnson Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Johnson is on the enemy team.
How to counter Valentina+2.8%Strongruns out of burst before Johnson goes down
How to counter Layla+2.6%Strongwaits for a kill Johnson does not let it have
How to counter Zilong+2.6%Strongstays on Johnson right up until the trade turns
How to counter Floryn+1.6%Strongshields a target Johnson kills through the shield
How to counter Eudora+1.5%Slightshapes a fight Johnson refuses to have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Johnson in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Johnson right now are Gloo (+3.3% win rate advantage), Alice (+2.7% win rate advantage), Kadita (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Johnson?
Against Johnson, 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 Johnson strong against?
Johnson performs well into Valentina, Layla, Zilong. Avoid picking those heroes once Johnson is locked on the enemy team.
Is Johnson worth banning?
Johnson currently has a 2.0% ban rate and a 48.8% 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 Johnson?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Johnson's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.