How to Counter X.Borg in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter X.Borg?

  1. 1Zilong

    Zilong — stays on X.Borg once the trade begins

    Decisive+4.6%win rate advantage
  2. 2Helcurt

    Helcurt — catches X.Borg out of position and ends it there

    Decisive+3.8%win rate advantage
  3. 3Benedetta

    Benedetta — follows X.Borg through the escape and finishes the kill

    Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage
  4. 4Mathilda

    Mathilda — peels the target X.Borg came for

    Strong+2.9%win rate advantage
  5. 5Aldous

    Aldous — bursts X.Borg down inside a single rotation

    Strong+1.9%win rate advantage

Best Counters to X.Borg

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Ling
    Ling▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Ling

    52.7%

    Win rate

  2. #2Benedetta

    52.5%

    Win rate

  3. #3Floryn

    54.1%

    Win rate

  4. #4Mathilda

    44.6%

    Win rate

  5. #5Joy
    Joy▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Joy

    48.8%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • YveYve counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ZilongZilong barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • LingLing counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • HelcurtHelcurt barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • BenedettaBenedetta barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • LunoxLunox counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • AldousAldous barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • MathildaMathilda counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • FlorynFloryn barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • NataliaNatalia counters X.Borg 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 X.Borg

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Dominance IceFortress Shield cuts the shields and HP regen keeping it alive

How to play against X.Borg

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.

X.Borg Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when X.Borg is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter X.Borg in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to X.Borg right now are Zilong (+4.6% win rate advantage), Helcurt (+3.8% win rate advantage), Benedetta (+3.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter X.Borg?

Against X.Borg, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.

Who is X.Borg strong against?

X.Borg performs well into Barats, Baxia, Phoveus. Avoid picking those heroes once X.Borg is locked on the enemy team.

Is X.Borg worth banning?

X.Borg currently has a 1.9% ban rate and a 50.0% 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 X.Borg?

Pick one of the counters above, respect X.Borg's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.