How to Counter Cyclops in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Cyclops?
- 1
Lolita — interrupts Cyclops's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+9.4%win rate advantage - 2
Estes — peels the target Cyclops came for
Decisive+4.2%win rate advantage - 3
Ixia — closes out fights Cyclops tried to survive
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 4
Minotaur — locks Cyclops down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Alucard — stays on Cyclops once the trade begins
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Cyclops
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.0%
Win rate
- #2
52.8%
Win rate
- #3
55.0%
Win rate
- #4
49.9%
Win rate
- #5
51.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Baxia barely troubles Cyclops in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alucard barely troubles Cyclops in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Edith counters Cyclops in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Estes barely troubles Cyclops in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Minotaur counters Cyclops in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ixia barely troubles Cyclops 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 Cyclops
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Cyclops
- •Avoid narrow lanes and jungle walls during a teamfight.
Cyclops Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Cyclops is on the enemy team.
How to counter Natalia+5.2%Decisivefollows Cyclops in and cannot get back out
How to counter Wanwan+2.7%Strongneeds items Cyclops never lets it buy
How to counter Joy+2.7%Strongchases Cyclops into a fight it does not win
How to counter Chou+2.5%Strongloses the ground it needs to control once Cyclops commits
How to counter Moskov+2.5%Strongkeeps firing until Cyclops is already on top of it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Cyclops in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Cyclops right now are Lolita (+9.4% win rate advantage), Estes (+4.2% win rate advantage), Ixia (+2.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Cyclops?
Against Cyclops, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Cyclops strong against?
Cyclops performs well into Natalia, Wanwan, Joy. Avoid picking those heroes once Cyclops is locked on the enemy team.
Is Cyclops worth banning?
Cyclops currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 51.6% 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 Cyclops?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Cyclops's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.