How to Counter Hirara in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Hirara?

  1. 1Phoveus

    Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Hirara's poke

    Strong+2.8%win rate advantage
  2. 2Saber

    Saber — cleans up the moment Hirara drops below half

    Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
  3. 3Minsitthar

    Minsitthar — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Hirara's

    Strong+2.1%win rate advantage
  4. 4Cyclops

    Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Hirara an entry

    Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
  5. 5Odette

    Odette — deletes Hirara from range before the gap ever closes

    Slight+1.1%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Hirara

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Saber
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    How to counter Saber

    49.6%

    Win rate

  2. #2Phoveus

    48.1%

    Win rate

  3. #3Cyclops

    51.2%

    Win rate

  4. #4Odette

    49.5%

    Win rate

  5. #5Minsitthar

    51.3%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • GatotkacaGatotkaca barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • PhoveusPhoveus barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • SaberSaber counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • EudoraEudora barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • ChipChip barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • MarcelMarcel counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ClintClint counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • RubyRuby counters Hirara in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • EdithEdith barely troubles Hirara in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • ObsidiaObsidia counters Hirara 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 Hirara

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Hirara

  • •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
  • •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.

Hirara Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Hirara is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Hirara in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Hirara right now are Phoveus (+2.8% win rate advantage), Saber (+2.4% win rate advantage), Minsitthar (+2.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Hirara?

Against Hirara, 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 Hirara strong against?

Hirara performs well into Hanzo, Joy, Aurora. Avoid picking those heroes once Hirara is locked on the enemy team.

Is Hirara worth banning?

Hirara currently has a 68.7% ban rate and a 53.7% win rate at S 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 Hirara?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Hirara's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.