How to Counter Balmond in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Balmond?
- 1
Cici — grinds the duel out and heals through Balmond's poke
Decisive+4.9%win rate advantage - 2
X.Borg — bursts Balmond down inside a single rotation
Decisive+4.4%win rate advantage - 3
Valir — out-damages Balmond without ever entering its range
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 4
Angela — peels the target Balmond came for
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 5
Karrie — closes out fights Balmond tried to survive
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Balmond
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.0%
Win rate
- #2
49.8%
Win rate
- #3
49.4%
Win rate
- #4
53.5%
Win rate
- #5
48.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Thamuz barely troubles Balmond in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
X.Borg barely troubles Balmond in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Angela counters Balmond in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Karrie barely troubles Balmond in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cici barely troubles Balmond in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Valir barely troubles Balmond 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 Balmond
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Dominance IceFortress Shield cuts the shields and HP regen keeping it alive
How to play against Balmond
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
Balmond Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Balmond is on the enemy team.
How to counter Saber+3.5%Decisivearrives for the kill after Balmond has already turned it
How to counter Kalea+1.7%Strongpicks the ground and Balmond fights on it regardless
How to counter Kadita+1.6%Strongempties its combo and Balmond walks through it
How to counter Gatotkaca+1.4%Slightspends its lockdown early and leaves Balmond the rest of the fight
How to counter Tigreal+1.1%Slightcannot land its lockdown before Balmond is already on top of it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Balmond in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Balmond right now are Cici (+4.9% win rate advantage), X.Borg (+4.4% win rate advantage), Valir (+3.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Balmond?
Against Balmond, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Balmond strong against?
Balmond performs well into Saber, Kalea, Kadita. Avoid picking those heroes once Balmond is locked on the enemy team.
Is Balmond worth banning?
Balmond currently has a 0.4% ban rate and a 46.2% win rate at D 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 Balmond?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Balmond's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.