How to Counter Julian in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Julian?
- 1
Guinevere — bursts Julian down inside a single rotation
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 2
Tigreal — locks Julian down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 3
Thamuz — stays on Julian once the trade begins
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 4
Karina — cleans up the moment Julian drops below half
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage - 5
Barats — wins the straight damage trade against Julian
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Julian
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.3%
Win rate
- #2
51.7%
Win rate
- #3
45.0%
Win rate
- #4
43.1%
Win rate
- #5
51.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Guinevere barely troubles Julian in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Vale barely troubles Julian in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Harith counters Julian in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Barats counters Julian in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Julian
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Julian
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Julian Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Julian is on the enemy team.
How to counter Faramis+3.2%Decisiveshields a target Julian kills through the shield
How to counter Esmeralda+0.6%Slightheals through everything except Julian
How to counter Aulus+0.3%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Julian turns on it
How to counter Valentina+0.1%Slightempties its combo and Julian walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Julian in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Julian right now are Guinevere (+2.1% win rate advantage), Tigreal (+1.7% win rate advantage), Thamuz (+1.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Julian?
Against Julian, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Julian strong against?
Julian performs well into Faramis, Esmeralda, Aulus. Avoid picking those heroes once Julian is locked on the enemy team.
Is Julian worth banning?
Julian currently has a 0.8% ban rate and a 50.0% 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 Julian?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Julian's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.