How to Counter Atlas in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Atlas?
- 1
Marcel — interrupts Atlas's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+5.4%win rate advantage - 2
Wanwan — out-trades Atlas from attack range once the items land
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 3
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Atlas's damage
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 4
Ling — catches Atlas out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 5
Lancelot — follows Atlas through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Atlas
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
58.0%
Win rate
- #2
48.2%
Win rate
- #3
50.9%
Win rate
- #4
45.7%
Win rate
- #5
52.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Diggie counters Atlas in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Atlas in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Atlas in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Natalia barely troubles Atlas in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lancelot barely troubles Atlas in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yin barely troubles Atlas in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Wanwan counters Atlas 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 Atlas
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Atlas
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Atlas Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Atlas is on the enemy team.
How to counter Popol and Kupa+4.0%Decisivetakes the lane and loses the fight to Atlas
How to counter Layla+3.5%Decisivewaits for a kill Atlas does not let it have
How to counter Eudora+3.0%Strongshapes a fight Atlas refuses to have
How to counter Ixia+2.2%Strongnever gets Atlas low enough to finish
How to counter Bane+1.9%Strongempties its combo and Atlas walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Atlas in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Atlas right now are Marcel (+5.4% win rate advantage), Wanwan (+3.6% win rate advantage), Alice (+2.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Atlas?
Against Atlas, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Atlas strong against?
Atlas performs well into Popol and Kupa, Layla, Eudora. Avoid picking those heroes once Atlas is locked on the enemy team.
Is Atlas worth banning?
Atlas currently has a 10.9% ban rate and a 51.9% 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 Atlas?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Atlas's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.