How to Counter Hylos in MLBB — October 2026

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

Which heroes counter Hylos?

  1. 1X.Borg

    X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Hylos's poke

    Decisive+4.1%win rate advantage
  2. 2Cici

    Cici — wins the straight damage trade against Hylos

    Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage
  3. 3Yve

    Yve — deletes Hylos from range before the gap ever closes

    Strong+2.5%win rate advantage
  4. 4Kimmy

    Kimmy — out-damages Hylos without ever entering its range

    Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
  5. 5Valir

    Valir — absorbs Hylos's combo and survives the trade

    Slight+1.5%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Hylos

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

  1. #1Yve
    Yve▼ Fading

    Mage

    How to counter Yve

    51.8%

    Win rate

  2. #2X.Borg

    49.8%

    Win rate

  3. #3Karrie
    Karrie▼ Fading

    Marksman

    How to counter Karrie

    48.4%

    Win rate

  4. #4Zhuxin

    50.3%

    Win rate

  5. #5Kimmy

    48.7%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • CiciCici barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • KarrieKarrie counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ZhuxinZhuxin barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • AliceAlice barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • ValirValir counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • BaxiaBaxia counters Hylos in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • KimmyKimmy barely troubles Hylos in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • X.BorgX.Borg barely troubles Hylos 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 Hylos

  • Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
  • Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
  • Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill

How to play against Hylos

  • •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
  • •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.

Hylos Is Strong Against

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Hylos in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Hylos right now are X.Borg (+4.1% win rate advantage), Cici (+3.3% win rate advantage), Yve (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Hylos?

Against Hylos, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.

Who is Hylos strong against?

Hylos performs well into Nana, Zilong, Layla. Avoid picking those heroes once Hylos is locked on the enemy team.

Is Hylos worth banning?

Hylos currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 48.8% 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 Hylos?

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