How to Counter Saber in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Saber?
- 1
Leomord — stays on Saber once the trade begins
Decisive+3.8%win rate advantage - 2
Balmond — grinds the duel out and heals through Saber's poke
Decisive+3.5%win rate advantage - 3
Alpha — charges in and denies Saber the distance it wants
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 4
Martis — closes the gap and forces Saber to fight without an escape
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 5
Hanabi — closes out fights Saber tried to survive
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Saber
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
46.9%
Win rate
- #2
53.0%
Win rate
- #3
50.5%
Win rate
- #4
52.6%
Win rate
- #5
51.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Balmond barely troubles Saber in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Leomord barely troubles Saber in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Martis barely troubles Saber in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hanabi barely troubles Saber in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alpha barely troubles Saber in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Fredrinn counters Saber in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Diggie counters Saber in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Barats counters Saber in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Sun counters Saber in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Belerick counters Saber 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 Saber
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Saber
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Saber Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Saber is on the enemy team.
How to counter Nolan+3.0%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Saber alive
How to counter Lunox+1.9%Strongempties its combo and Saber walks through it
How to counter Ling+1.7%Strongfollows Saber in and cannot get back out
How to counter Mathilda+1.5%Slightshields a target Saber kills through the shield
How to counter Hirara+1.1%Slightarrives for the kill after Saber has already turned it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Saber in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Saber right now are Leomord (+3.8% win rate advantage), Balmond (+3.5% win rate advantage), Alpha (+1.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Saber?
Against Saber, 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 Saber strong against?
Saber performs well into Nolan, Lunox, Ling. Avoid picking those heroes once Saber is locked on the enemy team.
Is Saber worth banning?
Saber currently has a 24.7% ban rate and a 51.2% 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 Saber?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Saber's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.