How to Counter Alpha in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Alpha?
- 1
Benedetta — catches Alpha out of position and ends it there
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 2
X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Alpha's poke
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 3
Valir — out-damages Alpha without ever entering its range
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 4
Diggie — peels the target Alpha came for
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 5
Rafaela — heals the team back through everything Alpha lands
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Alpha
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.4%
Win rate
- #2
49.8%
Win rate
- #3
49.4%
Win rate
- #4
53.5%
Win rate
- #5
48.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Diggie barely troubles Alpha in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kimmy barely troubles Alpha in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Angela counters Alpha in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valir barely troubles Alpha in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda counters Alpha in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Benedetta barely troubles Alpha in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
X.Borg barely troubles Alpha 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 Alpha
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Alpha
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Alpha Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Alpha is on the enemy team.
How to counter Phoveus+4.1%Decisivetrades damage and comes off worse against Alpha
How to counter Hilda+2.3%Strongheals through everything except Alpha
How to counter Uranus+1.9%Strongheals slower than Alpha can take it away
How to counter Odette+1.7%Strongempties its combo and Alpha walks through it
How to counter Johnson+1.4%Slightspends its lockdown early and leaves Alpha the rest of the fight
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Alpha in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Alpha right now are Benedetta (+3.6% win rate advantage), X.Borg (+3.2% win rate advantage), Valir (+2.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Alpha?
Against Alpha, 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 Alpha strong against?
Alpha performs well into Phoveus, Hilda, Uranus. Avoid picking those heroes once Alpha is locked on the enemy team.
Is Alpha worth banning?
Alpha currently has a 0.7% ban rate and a 48.1% win rate at C 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 Alpha?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Alpha's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.