How to Counter Mathilda in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Mathilda?
- 1
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Mathilda's damage
Decisive+4.6%win rate advantage - 2
Popol and Kupa — out-trades Mathilda from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Mathilda an entry
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 4
Lolita — interrupts Mathilda's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 5
Saber — cleans up the moment Mathilda drops below half
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Mathilda
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
46.9%
Win rate
- #2
49.5%
Win rate
- #3
53.6%
Win rate
- #4
51.5%
Win rate
- #5
48.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Yve counters Mathilda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hylos counters Mathilda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Mathilda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khufra counters Mathilda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Aldous counters Mathilda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda barely troubles Mathilda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cyclops barely troubles Mathilda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alucard barely troubles Mathilda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Popol and Kupa barely troubles Mathilda 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 Mathilda
- 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 Mathilda
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Mathilda Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Mathilda is on the enemy team.
How to counter Natalia+4.5%Decisivefollows Mathilda in and cannot get back out
How to counter X.Borg+2.9%Stronggrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Mathilda
How to counter Benedetta+2.6%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Mathilda alive
How to counter Granger+2.0%Strongwaits for a kill Mathilda does not let it have
How to counter Lylia+1.8%Strongdeals its damage from a range Mathilda closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Mathilda in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Mathilda right now are Esmeralda (+4.6% win rate advantage), Popol and Kupa (+2.7% win rate advantage), Cyclops (+2.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Mathilda?
Against Mathilda, 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 Mathilda strong against?
Mathilda performs well into Natalia, X.Borg, Benedetta. Avoid picking those heroes once Mathilda is locked on the enemy team.
Is Mathilda worth banning?
Mathilda currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 44.5% win rate at D 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 Mathilda?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Mathilda's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.