How to Counter Nana in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Nana?
- 1
Gloo — walls off the ground Nana needs to work
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 2
Akai — locks Nana down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 3
Hylos — stands between Nana and everything worth killing
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 4
Joy — follows Nana through the escape and finishes the kill
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage - 5
Hanzo — catches Nana out of position and ends it there
Slight+0.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Nana
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.6%
Win rate
- #2
52.3%
Win rate
- #3
48.7%
Win rate
- #4
50.3%
Win rate
- #5
53.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Gloo barely troubles Nana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Terizla barely troubles Nana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda counters Nana in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yin counters Nana 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 Nana
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Nana
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Nana Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Nana is on the enemy team.
How to counter Odette+2.7%Strongempties its combo and Nana walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Nana in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Nana right now are Gloo (+2.0% win rate advantage), Akai (+1.4% win rate advantage), Hylos (+1.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Nana?
Against Nana, 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 Nana strong against?
Nana performs well into Odette, Dyrroth. Avoid picking those heroes once Nana is locked on the enemy team.
Is Nana worth banning?
Nana currently has a 4.0% ban rate and a 47.4% 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 Nana?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Nana's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.