How to Counter Yi Sun-shin in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Yi Sun-shin?
- 1
Uranus — soaks the combo and heals back through Yi Sun-shin's damage
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 2
Lolita — interrupts Yi Sun-shin's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 3
Karina — cleans up the moment Yi Sun-shin drops below half
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 4
Johnson — locks Yi Sun-shin down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 5
Esmeralda — outlasts Yi Sun-shin through sustained damage
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Yi Sun-shin
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.2%
Win rate
- #2
53.6%
Win rate
- #3
48.0%
Win rate
- #4
49.5%
Win rate
- #5
49.5%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Yve counters Yi Sun-shin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Yi Sun-shin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita barely troubles Yi Sun-shin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin counters Yi Sun-shin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Aulus counters Yi Sun-shin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khaleed counters Yi Sun-shin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Uranus barely troubles Yi Sun-shin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karina barely troubles Yi Sun-shin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Johnson barely troubles Yi Sun-shin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun barely troubles Yi Sun-shin 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 Yi Sun-shin
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Yi Sun-shin
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Yi Sun-shin Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Yi Sun-shin is on the enemy team.
How to counter Melissa+1.8%Strongwaits for a kill Yi Sun-shin does not let it have
How to counter Thamuz+0.1%Slightstays on Yi Sun-shin right up until the trade turns
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Yi Sun-shin in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Yi Sun-shin right now are Uranus (+2.4% win rate advantage), Lolita (+2.3% win rate advantage), Karina (+1.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Yi Sun-shin?
Against Yi Sun-shin, 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 Yi Sun-shin strong against?
Yi Sun-shin performs well into Melissa, Thamuz. Avoid picking those heroes once Yi Sun-shin is locked on the enemy team.
Is Yi Sun-shin worth banning?
Yi Sun-shin currently has a 3.2% ban rate and a 49.3% win rate at A 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 Yi Sun-shin?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Yi Sun-shin's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.