How to Counter Melissa in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Melissa?
- 1
Harley — catches Melissa out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 2
Yi Sun-shin — follows Melissa through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 3
Ixia — closes out fights Melissa tried to survive
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 4
Belerick — locks Melissa down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage - 5
Claude — out-trades Melissa from attack range once the items land
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Melissa
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.0%
Win rate
- #2
50.8%
Win rate
- #3
47.8%
Win rate
- #4
52.5%
Win rate
- #5
45.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Chip counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harley barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Khufra counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ixia barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Pharsa barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Vale barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Carmilla counters Melissa 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 Melissa
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Melissa
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Melissa Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Melissa is on the enemy team.
How to counter Leomord+2.4%Strongstays on Melissa right up until the trade turns
How to counter Joy+1.6%Strongchases Melissa into a fight it does not win
How to counter Aldous+1.4%Slightruns out of burst before Melissa goes down
How to counter Paquito+1.2%Slighttrades damage and comes off worse against Melissa
How to counter Sora+1.2%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Melissa turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Melissa in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Melissa right now are Harley (+2.1% win rate advantage), Yi Sun-shin (+1.8% win rate advantage), Ixia (+1.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Melissa?
Against Melissa, 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 Melissa strong against?
Melissa performs well into Leomord, Joy, Aldous. Avoid picking those heroes once Melissa is locked on the enemy team.
Is Melissa worth banning?
Melissa currently has a 0.8% ban rate and a 48.7% win rate at C 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 Melissa?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Melissa's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.