How to Counter Vale in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Vale?
- 1
Khaleed — grinds the duel out and heals through Vale's poke
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 2
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Vale's damage
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 3
Balmond — wins the straight damage trade against Vale
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage - 4
Hylos — stands between Vale and everything worth killing
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage - 5
Lukas — outlasts Vale through sustained damage
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Vale
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.8%
Win rate
- #2
54.6%
Win rate
- #3
52.3%
Win rate
- #4
51.2%
Win rate
- #5
48.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Valentina counters Vale in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Balmond barely troubles Vale in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Vale in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia counters Vale in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Uranus counters Vale in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Joy counters Vale in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Akai barely troubles Vale in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Esmeralda barely troubles Vale 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 Vale
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Vale
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Vale Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Vale is on the enemy team.
How to counter Odette+3.2%Decisiveempties its combo and Vale walks through it
How to counter Rafaela+0.4%Slightshields a target Vale kills through the shield
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Vale in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Vale right now are Khaleed (+1.8% win rate advantage), Alice (+1.8% win rate advantage), Balmond (+1.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Vale?
Against Vale, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Vale strong against?
Vale performs well into Odette, Rafaela. Avoid picking those heroes once Vale is locked on the enemy team.
Is Vale worth banning?
Vale currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 50.3% win rate at B 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 Vale?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Vale's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.