How to Counter Popol and Kupa in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Popol and Kupa?
- 1
Atlas — locks Popol and Kupa down long enough for the team to answer
Decisive+4.0%win rate advantage - 2
Hanabi — closes out fights Popol and Kupa tried to survive
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 3
Carmilla — interrupts Popol and Kupa's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 4
Ixia — punishes Popol and Kupa the moment it drops low
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 5
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Popol and Kupa's damage
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Popol and Kupa
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.3%
Win rate
- #2
53.7%
Win rate
- #3
53.0%
Win rate
- #4
52.6%
Win rate
- #5
51.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Hanabi barely troubles Popol and Kupa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Carmilla barely troubles Popol and Kupa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lapu-Lapu counters Popol and Kupa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Alice barely troubles Popol and Kupa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve counters Popol and Kupa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ixia barely troubles Popol and Kupa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lolita counters Popol and Kupa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Terizla counters Popol and Kupa 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 Popol and Kupa
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Popol and Kupa
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
Popol and Kupa Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Popol and Kupa is on the enemy team.
How to counter Harley+3.2%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Popol and Kupa alive
How to counter Mathilda+2.7%Strongshields a target Popol and Kupa kills through the shield
How to counter Selena+2.5%Strongarrives for the kill after Popol and Kupa has already turned it
How to counter Cyclops+2.4%Strongshapes a fight Popol and Kupa refuses to have
How to counter Harith+2.3%Strongdeals its damage from a range Popol and Kupa closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Popol and Kupa in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Popol and Kupa right now are Atlas (+4.0% win rate advantage), Hanabi (+3.7% win rate advantage), Carmilla (+3.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Popol and Kupa?
Against Popol and Kupa, 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 Popol and Kupa strong against?
Popol and Kupa performs well into Harley, Mathilda, Selena. Avoid picking those heroes once Popol and Kupa is locked on the enemy team.
Is Popol and Kupa worth banning?
Popol and Kupa currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 54.8% 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 Popol and Kupa?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Popol and Kupa's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.