How to Counter Zhask in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Zhask?
- 1
Natan — out-trades Zhask from attack range once the items land
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 2
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Zhask's damage
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 3
Estes — peels the target Zhask came for
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 4
Belerick — locks Zhask down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 5
Uranus — outlasts Zhask through sustained damage
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Zhask
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
52.0%
Win rate
- #3
51.0%
Win rate
- #4
52.7%
Win rate
- #5
53.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Baxia counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khaleed counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Uranus barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natan barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Floryn counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Estes barely troubles Zhask 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 Zhask
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Zhask
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Zhask Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Zhask is on the enemy team.
How to counter Kaja+2.8%Strongcloses the gap and finds Zhask still standing
How to counter Arlott+2.3%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Zhask turns on it
How to counter Jawhead+1.5%Slightruns out of burst before Zhask goes down
How to counter Diggie+0.9%Slightabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Zhask
How to counter Hayabusa+0.5%Slightcommits its burst and leaves Zhask alive
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Zhask in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Zhask right now are Natan (+3.2% win rate advantage), Alice (+2.8% win rate advantage), Estes (+2.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Zhask?
Against Zhask, 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 Zhask strong against?
Zhask performs well into Kaja, Arlott, Jawhead. Avoid picking those heroes once Zhask is locked on the enemy team.
Is Zhask worth banning?
Zhask currently has a 0.4% ban rate and a 52.6% 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 Zhask?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Zhask's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.