How to Counter Badang in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Badang?
- 1
Karina — cleans up the moment Badang drops below half
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 2
Diggie — peels the target Badang came for
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 3
Khufra — locks Badang down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 4
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Badang's damage
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 5
Aulus — charges in and denies Badang the distance it wants
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Badang
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
47.3%
Win rate
- #2
54.5%
Win rate
- #3
47.5%
Win rate
- #4
50.9%
Win rate
- #5
48.1%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Diggie barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karina barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Baxia counters Badang in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita barely troubles Badang in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus counters Badang in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gatotkaca counters Badang in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Badang 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 Badang
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Badang
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Badang Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Badang is on the enemy team.
How to counter Fanny+2.7%Strongfollows Badang in and cannot get back out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Badang in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Badang right now are Karina (+2.5% win rate advantage), Diggie (+2.4% win rate advantage), Khufra (+2.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Badang?
Against Badang, 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 Badang strong against?
Badang performs well into Fanny. Avoid picking those heroes once Badang is locked on the enemy team.
Is Badang worth banning?
Badang currently has a 4.9% ban rate and a 50.3% 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 Badang?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Badang's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.