How to Counter Claude in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Claude?
- 1
Lesley — out-trades Claude from attack range once the items land
Decisive+3.5%win rate advantage - 2
Aamon — follows Claude through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 3
Edith — walls off the ground Claude needs to work
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Natalia — cleans up the moment Claude drops below half
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 5
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Claude an entry
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Claude
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.2%
Win rate
- #2
47.0%
Win rate
- #3
49.6%
Win rate
- #4
52.7%
Win rate
- #5
51.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Natalia barely troubles Claude in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natan counters Claude in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Edith counters Claude in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Karina barely troubles Claude in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lesley counters Claude 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 Claude
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Claude
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Claude Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Claude is on the enemy team.
How to counter Chang'e+1.6%Strongempties its combo and Claude walks through it
How to counter Lapu-Lapu+0.9%Slightstays on Claude right up until the trade turns
How to counter Granger+0.5%Slightwaits for a kill Claude does not let it have
How to counter Ixia+0.4%Slightnever gets Claude low enough to finish
How to counter Yu Zhong+0.3%Slightgrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Claude
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Claude in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Claude right now are Lesley (+3.5% win rate advantage), Aamon (+3.1% win rate advantage), Edith (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Claude?
Against Claude, 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 Claude strong against?
Claude performs well into Chang'e, Lapu-Lapu, Granger. Avoid picking those heroes once Claude is locked on the enemy team.
Is Claude worth banning?
Claude currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 49.0% win rate at B 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 Claude?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Claude's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.