How to Counter Freya in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Freya?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Freya's poke
Decisive+5.8%win rate advantage - 2
Minsitthar — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Freya's
Decisive+4.8%win rate advantage - 3
Baxia — out-damages Freya in a straight trade
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 4
Franco — walls off the ground Freya needs to work
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 5
Kalea — keeps the fight on ground that does not suit Freya
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Freya
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.1%
Win rate
- #2
51.3%
Win rate
- #3
52.7%
Win rate
- #4
47.3%
Win rate
- #5
41.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Edith barely troubles Freya in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kalea barely troubles Freya in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Franco barely troubles Freya in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus barely troubles Freya in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Chip counters Freya in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda counters Freya in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Barats counters Freya 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 Freya
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Freya
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Freya Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Freya is on the enemy team.
How to counter Masha+3.3%Decisivetrades damage and comes off worse against Freya
How to counter Aulus+2.8%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Freya turns on it
How to counter Yve+2.4%Strongempties its combo and Freya walks through it
How to counter Kagura+1.5%Slighttaxes an approach Freya makes anyway
How to counter Minotaur+1.2%Slightspends its lockdown early and leaves Freya the rest of the fight
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Freya in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Freya right now are Phoveus (+5.8% win rate advantage), Minsitthar (+4.8% win rate advantage), Baxia (+2.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Freya?
Against Freya, 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 Freya strong against?
Freya performs well into Masha, Aulus, Yve. Avoid picking those heroes once Freya is locked on the enemy team.
Is Freya worth banning?
Freya currently has a 1.6% ban rate and a 48.2% 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 Freya?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Freya's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.