How to Counter Kagura in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Kagura?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Kagura's poke
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 2
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Kagura's damage
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 3
Thamuz — stays on Kagura once the trade begins
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 4
Chip — interrupts Kagura's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage - 5
Hilda — wins the straight damage trade against Kagura
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Kagura
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.2%
Win rate
- #2
49.5%
Win rate
- #3
48.8%
Win rate
- #4
48.1%
Win rate
- #5
46.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khufra counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Mathilda counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Diggie counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Kaja counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Phoveus barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Thamuz barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hilda barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Odette barely troubles Kagura 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 Kagura
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Kagura
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Kagura in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Kagura right now are Phoveus (+2.3% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+1.9% 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 Kagura?
Against Kagura, 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.
Is Kagura worth banning?
Kagura currently has a 0.9% ban rate and a 51.8% 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 Kagura?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Kagura's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.