How to Counter Cecilion in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Cecilion?
- 1
Ixia — closes out fights Cecilion tried to survive
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 2
Hanzo — catches Cecilion out of position and ends it there
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 3
Helcurt — bursts Cecilion down inside a single rotation
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 4
Hayabusa — follows Cecilion through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 5
Yin — controls the fight and denies Cecilion a clean entry
Slight+0.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Cecilion
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.0%
Win rate
- #2
51.0%
Win rate
- #3
48.2%
Win rate
- #4
49.6%
Win rate
- #5
46.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Natalia barely troubles Cecilion in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hayabusa barely troubles Cecilion in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Helcurt barely troubles Cecilion in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin counters Cecilion in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Wanwan counters Cecilion in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ixia counters Cecilion 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 Cecilion
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Cecilion
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Cecilion in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Cecilion right now are Ixia (+2.0% win rate advantage), Hanzo (+1.7% win rate advantage), Helcurt (+1.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Cecilion?
Against Cecilion, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Is Cecilion worth banning?
Cecilion currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 51.1% 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 Cecilion?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Cecilion's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.