How to Counter Roger in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Roger?
- 1
Popol and Kupa — out-trades Roger from attack range once the items land
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 2
Leomord — stays on Roger once the trade begins
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 3
Yve — deletes Roger from range before the gap ever closes
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 4
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Roger's damage
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Kimmy — out-damages Roger without ever entering its range
Slight+0.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Roger
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.6%
Win rate
- #2
50.5%
Win rate
- #3
53.6%
Win rate
- #4
50.4%
Win rate
- #5
54.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Faramis counters Roger in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Roger in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Luo Yi counters Roger in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Uranus counters Roger in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Popol and Kupa barely troubles Roger in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Leomord barely troubles Roger in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sora barely troubles Roger in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Estes barely troubles Roger 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 Roger
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Roger
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Roger Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Roger is on the enemy team.
How to counter Gusion+2.1%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Roger alive
How to counter Aldous+1.3%Slightruns out of burst before Roger goes down
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Roger in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Roger right now are Popol and Kupa (+1.9% win rate advantage), Leomord (+1.6% win rate advantage), Yve (+1.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Roger?
Against Roger, 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 Roger strong against?
Roger performs well into Gusion, Aldous. Avoid picking those heroes once Roger is locked on the enemy team.
Is Roger worth banning?
Roger currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 48.6% 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 Roger?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Roger's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.