How to Counter Paquito in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Paquito?
- 1
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Paquito's damage
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 2
Khufra — locks Paquito down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 3
Chip — interrupts Paquito's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 4
Melissa — closes out fights Paquito tried to survive
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Paquito's poke
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Paquito
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
46.9%
Win rate
- #2
54.7%
Win rate
- #3
48.2%
Win rate
- #4
48.6%
Win rate
- #5
51.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khufra barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus counters Paquito in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Cyclops counters Paquito in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Melissa barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Johnson barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Saber barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Esmeralda barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Marcel counters Paquito in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chou counters Paquito 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 Paquito
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Paquito
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Paquito Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Paquito is on the enemy team.
How to counter Natalia+3.1%Strongfollows Paquito in and cannot get back out
How to counter Karina+2.1%Strongarrives for the kill after Paquito has already turned it
How to counter Yve+0.2%Slightempties its combo and Paquito walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Paquito in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Paquito right now are Esmeralda (+3.2% win rate advantage), Khufra (+2.2% win rate advantage), Chip (+1.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Paquito?
Against Paquito, 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 Paquito strong against?
Paquito performs well into Natalia, Karina, Yve. Avoid picking those heroes once Paquito is locked on the enemy team.
Is Paquito worth banning?
Paquito currently has a 23.5% ban rate and a 50.1% win rate at A tier. At a ban rate this high, banning is the safe call unless you have a counter you trust.
How do I play the lane against Paquito?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Paquito's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.