How to Counter Esmeralda in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Esmeralda?
- 1
Karrie — closes out fights Esmeralda tried to survive
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 2
Lunox — deletes Esmeralda from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 3
Natan — out-trades Esmeralda from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Fredrinn — stays on Esmeralda once the trade begins
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 5
Julian — follows Esmeralda through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Esmeralda
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.4%
Win rate
- #2
48.8%
Win rate
- #3
47.9%
Win rate
- #4
50.9%
Win rate
- #5
51.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Estes barely troubles Esmeralda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karrie counters Esmeralda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gloo barely troubles Esmeralda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lunox barely troubles Esmeralda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natan barely troubles Esmeralda in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Dyrroth counters Esmeralda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Atlas counters Esmeralda in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Julian counters Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda
- 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 Esmeralda
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
Esmeralda Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Esmeralda is on the enemy team.
How to counter Lolita+5.9%Decisiveinterrupts one combo and not Esmeralda's next
How to counter Mathilda+4.5%Decisiveshields a target Esmeralda kills through the shield
How to counter Marcel+3.4%Decisivecannot land its lockdown before Esmeralda is already on top of it
How to counter Lapu-Lapu+3.4%Decisiveruns out of burst before Esmeralda goes down
How to counter Yin+3.4%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Esmeralda alive
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Esmeralda in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Esmeralda right now are Karrie (+3.1% win rate advantage), Lunox (+3.0% win rate advantage), Natan (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Esmeralda?
Against Esmeralda, 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 Esmeralda strong against?
Esmeralda performs well into Lolita, Mathilda, Marcel. Avoid picking those heroes once Esmeralda is locked on the enemy team.
Is Esmeralda worth banning?
Esmeralda currently has a 2.2% ban rate and a 47.2% 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 Esmeralda?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Esmeralda's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.