How to Counter Estes in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Estes?
- 1
Beatrix — closes out fights Estes tried to survive
Decisive+5.3%win rate advantage - 2
Ixia — punishes Estes the moment it drops low
Decisive+5.1%win rate advantage - 3
Nolan — catches Estes out of position and ends it there
Decisive+4.6%win rate advantage - 4
Luo Yi — lands the lockdown from a range Estes cannot punish
Decisive+4.2%win rate advantage - 5
Sora — charges in and denies Estes the distance it wants
Decisive+4.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Estes
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.9%
Win rate
- #2
51.2%
Win rate
- #3
49.8%
Win rate
- #4
48.8%
Win rate
- #5
47.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Nolan barely troubles Estes in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ixia counters Estes in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Vale barely troubles Estes in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yin counters Estes in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Sora barely troubles Estes 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 Estes
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Estes
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Estes Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Estes is on the enemy team.
How to counter Cyclops+4.2%Decisiveshapes a fight Estes refuses to have
How to counter Faramis+3.9%Decisiveshields a target Estes kills through the shield
How to counter Cici+3.5%Decisivegrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Estes
How to counter Masha+2.7%Strongtrades damage and comes off worse against Estes
How to counter Lesley+2.6%Strongneeds items Estes never lets it buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Estes in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Estes right now are Beatrix (+5.3% win rate advantage), Ixia (+5.1% win rate advantage), Nolan (+4.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Estes?
Against Estes, 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.
Who is Estes strong against?
Estes performs well into Cyclops, Faramis, Cici. Avoid picking those heroes once Estes is locked on the enemy team.
Is Estes worth banning?
Estes currently has a 41.2% ban rate and a 52.9% win rate at B tier. At a ban rate this high, banning is the safe call unless you have a counter you trust.
How do I play the lane against Estes?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Estes's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.