How to Counter Akai in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Akai?
- 1
Marcel — interrupts Akai's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 2
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Akai's damage
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 3
Yve — deletes Akai from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 4
Esmeralda — outlasts Akai through sustained damage
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Karrie — closes out fights Akai tried to survive
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Akai
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
58.0%
Win rate
- #2
50.9%
Win rate
- #3
51.8%
Win rate
- #4
49.5%
Win rate
- #5
47.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Valentina counters Akai in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Akai in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Cici barely troubles Akai in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus barely troubles Akai in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin counters Akai in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valir barely troubles Akai 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 Akai
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Akai
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Akai Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Akai is on the enemy team.
How to counter Harith+1.8%Strongdeals its damage from a range Akai closes
How to counter Nana+1.6%Strongtaxes an approach Akai makes anyway
How to counter Sora+0.5%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Akai turns on it
How to counter Alucard+0.3%Slightstays on Akai right up until the trade turns
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Akai in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Akai right now are Marcel (+3.6% win rate advantage), Alice (+3.0% win rate advantage), Yve (+2.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Akai?
Against Akai, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Akai strong against?
Akai performs well into Harith, Nana, Sora. Avoid picking those heroes once Akai is locked on the enemy team.
Is Akai worth banning?
Akai currently has a 1.3% ban rate and a 50.7% 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 Akai?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Akai's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.