How to Counter Argus in MLBB — October 2026

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

Which heroes counter Argus?

  1. 1Baxia

    Baxia — out-damages Argus in a straight trade

    Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage
  2. 2Barats

    Barats — locks Argus down long enough for the team to answer

    Strong+3.1%win rate advantage
  3. 3Uranus

    Uranus — soaks the combo and heals back through Argus's damage

    Strong+2.7%win rate advantage
  4. 4Terizla

    Terizla — chains hard crowd control before Argus can commit

    Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
  5. 5Fredrinn

    Fredrinn — stays on Argus once the trade begins

    Strong+2.0%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Argus

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

  1. #1Barats

    51.9%

    Win rate

  2. #2Baxia

    47.0%

    Win rate

  3. #3Uranus

    49.2%

    Win rate

  4. #4Terizla

    50.8%

    Win rate

  5. #5Ruby

    49.6%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • BaratsBarats barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • Lapu-LapuLapu-Lapu counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ChipChip counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • HylosHylos barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • BaxiaBaxia barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • EsmeraldaEsmeralda counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ThamuzThamuz barely troubles Argus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • UranusUranus counters Argus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.

In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.

Items that answer Argus

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Argus

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.

Argus Is Strong Against

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Argus in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Argus right now are Baxia (+3.6% win rate advantage), Barats (+3.1% win rate advantage), Uranus (+2.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Argus?

Against Argus, 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 Argus strong against?

Argus performs well into Helcurt, Karrie, Dyrroth. Avoid picking those heroes once Argus is locked on the enemy team.

Is Argus worth banning?

Argus currently has a 1.2% ban rate and a 55.9% 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 Argus?

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