How to Counter Yve in MLBB — October 2026

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

Which heroes counter Yve?

  1. 1Fanny

    Fanny — follows Yve through the escape and finishes the kill

    Strong+2.9%win rate advantage
  2. 2Joy

    Joy — runs Yve down once it disengages

    Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
  3. 3Freya

    Freya — stays on Yve once the trade begins

    Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
  4. 4Natalia

    Natalia — cleans up the moment Yve drops below half

    Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
  5. 5Helcurt

    Helcurt — catches Yve out of position and ends it there

    Strong+1.6%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Yve

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

  1. #1Freya
    Freya▲ Rising

    Fighter

    How to counter Freya

    48.1%

    Win rate

  2. #2Joy
    Joy▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Joy

    48.8%

    Win rate

  3. #3Fanny
    Fanny▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Fanny

    42.3%

    Win rate

  4. #4Saber
    Saber▼ Fading

    Assassin

    How to counter Saber

    50.9%

    Win rate

  5. #5Nolan

    49.6%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • ChipChip counters Yve in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • LeomordLeomord counters Yve in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • JoyJoy counters Yve in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • NatanNatan counters Yve in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • JawheadJawhead counters Yve in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • FreyaFreya barely troubles Yve in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • FannyFanny barely troubles Yve in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • HelcurtHelcurt barely troubles Yve in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • NataliaNatalia barely troubles Yve 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 Yve

  • Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
  • Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage

How to play against Yve

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.

Yve Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Yve is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Yve in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Yve right now are Fanny (+2.9% win rate advantage), Joy (+1.8% win rate advantage), Freya (+1.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Yve?

Against Yve, 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 Yve strong against?

Yve performs well into Barats, Lolita, Akai. Avoid picking those heroes once Yve is locked on the enemy team.

Is Yve worth banning?

Yve currently has a 0.0% ban rate and a 52.5% 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 Yve?

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