How to Counter Valentina in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Valentina?
- 1
Johnson — locks Valentina down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 2
Minsitthar — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Valentina's
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 3
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Valentina's poke
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 4
Silvanna — starts the fight first, on its own terms
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 5
Marcel — interrupts Valentina's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Valentina
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.5%
Win rate
- #2
47.8%
Win rate
- #3
50.9%
Win rate
- #4
47.9%
Win rate
- #5
48.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Chip counters Valentina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Phoveus counters Valentina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khaleed counters Valentina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Popol and Kupa counters Valentina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Karrie counters Valentina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Luo Yi barely troubles Valentina in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Minsitthar barely troubles Valentina in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Silvanna barely troubles Valentina in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Jawhead barely troubles Valentina 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 Valentina
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Valentina
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Valentina Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Valentina is on the enemy team.
How to counter Carmilla+3.5%Decisivecannot land its lockdown before Valentina is already on top of it
How to counter Lukas+2.8%Strongtrades damage and comes off worse against Valentina
How to counter Zetian+1.9%Stronglands the lockdown a beat after Valentina has committed
How to counter Atlas+1.3%Slightopens the fight and gives Valentina the opening instead
How to counter Grock+1.1%Slightroams into numbers Valentina has already answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Valentina in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Valentina right now are Johnson (+2.8% win rate advantage), Minsitthar (+2.6% win rate advantage), Phoveus (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Valentina?
Against Valentina, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Valentina strong against?
Valentina performs well into Carmilla, Lukas, Zetian. Avoid picking those heroes once Valentina is locked on the enemy team.
Is Valentina worth banning?
Valentina currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 45.1% win rate at D 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 Valentina?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Valentina's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.