How to Counter Chou in MLBB — September 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Chou?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Chou's poke
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 2
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Chou an entry
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 3
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Chou's damage
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 4
Khufra — locks Chou down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 5
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Chou
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Chou
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
47.8%
Win rate
- #2
48.1%
Win rate
- #3
50.9%
Win rate
- #4
55.9%
Win rate
- #5
52.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Zilong barely troubles Chou in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Baxia barely troubles Chou in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cyclops barely troubles Chou in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karrie barely troubles Chou in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aurora barely troubles Chou in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus counters Chou in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khufra counters Chou in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda counters Chou in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Fredrinn counters Chou 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 Chou
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Chou
- •Avoid narrow lanes and jungle walls during a teamfight.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Chou Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Chou is on the enemy team.
How to counter Fanny+1.7%Strongfollows Chou in and cannot get back out
How to counter Lylia+1.5%Slightdeals its damage from a range Chou closes
How to counter Yve+1.1%Slightempties its combo and Chou walks through it
How to counter X.Borg+0.9%Slightruns out of burst before Chou goes down
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Chou in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Chou right now are Phoveus (+2.6% win rate advantage), Cyclops (+2.3% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+2.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Chou?
Against Chou, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Chou strong against?
Chou performs well into Fanny, Lylia, Yve. Avoid picking those heroes once Chou is locked on the enemy team.
Is Chou worth banning?
Chou currently has a 2.8% ban rate and a 45.3% win rate at C 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 Chou?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Chou's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.