How to Counter Zilong in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Zilong?
- 1
Karina — cleans up the moment Zilong drops below half
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 2
Tigreal — locks Zilong down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 3
Johnson — interrupts Zilong's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 4
Popol and Kupa — out-trades Zilong from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 5
Badang — charges in and denies Zilong the distance it wants
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Zilong
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
45.0%
Win rate
- #2
52.3%
Win rate
- #3
48.0%
Win rate
- #4
49.1%
Win rate
- #5
52.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Karina barely troubles Zilong in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Tigreal barely troubles Zilong in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Badang barely troubles Zilong in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Popol and Kupa barely troubles Zilong in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Faramis counters Zilong in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Eudora counters Zilong in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gatotkaca counters Zilong in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Johnson barely troubles Zilong 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 Zilong
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Zilong
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Zilong Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Zilong is on the enemy team.
How to counter X.Borg+4.6%Decisivegrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Zilong
How to counter Cici+3.3%Decisivetrades damage and comes off worse against Zilong
How to counter Angela+2.6%Strongshields a target Zilong kills through the shield
How to counter Benedetta+2.2%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Zilong alive
How to counter Novaria+1.3%Slightempties its combo and Zilong walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Zilong in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Zilong right now are Karina (+3.6% win rate advantage), Tigreal (+2.9% win rate advantage), Johnson (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Zilong?
Against Zilong, 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 Zilong strong against?
Zilong performs well into X.Borg, Cici, Angela. Avoid picking those heroes once Zilong is locked on the enemy team.
Is Zilong worth banning?
Zilong currently has a 0.5% ban rate and a 46.3% 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 Zilong?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Zilong's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.