How to Counter Harley in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Harley?
- 1
Lolita — interrupts Harley's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+4.5%win rate advantage - 2
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Harley
Decisive+3.8%win rate advantage - 3
Hilda — grinds the duel out and heals through Harley's poke
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 4
Roger — out-trades Harley from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 5
Popol and Kupa — turns the lane into map pressure Harley has to answer
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Harley
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.0%
Win rate
- #2
52.3%
Win rate
- #3
54.0%
Win rate
- #4
54.2%
Win rate
- #5
50.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Lolita barely troubles Harley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Estes barely troubles Harley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Jawhead barely troubles Harley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Roger barely troubles Harley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun barely troubles Harley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Saber counters Harley in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Popol and Kupa counters Harley in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Natalia counters Harley 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 Harley
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Harley
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Harley Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Harley is on the enemy team.
How to counter Aulus+1.6%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Harley turns on it
How to counter Suyou+1.6%Strongcommits its burst and leaves Harley alive
How to counter Zhuxin+1.3%Slightlands the lockdown a beat after Harley has committed
How to counter Melissa+1.3%Slightwaits for a kill Harley does not let it have
How to counter Yi Sun-shin+0.8%Slightfollows Harley in and cannot get back out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Harley in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Harley right now are Lolita (+4.5% win rate advantage), Sun (+3.8% win rate advantage), Hilda (+2.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Harley?
Against Harley, 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 Harley strong against?
Harley performs well into Aulus, Suyou, Zhuxin. Avoid picking those heroes once Harley is locked on the enemy team.
Is Harley worth banning?
Harley currently has a 3.5% ban rate and a 47.7% win rate at C 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 Harley?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Harley's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.