How to Counter Irithel in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Irithel?
- 1
Harith — out-damages Irithel without ever entering its range
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 2
Brody — out-trades Irithel from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 3
Eudora — shapes the fight from range and denies Irithel an entry
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 4
Uranus — soaks the combo and heals back through Irithel's damage
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 5
Bruno — closes out fights Irithel tried to survive
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Irithel
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
51.4%
Win rate
- #3
53.2%
Win rate
- #4
49.7%
Win rate
- #5
48.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Mathilda counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Bruno barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Uranus barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lesley barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Harith barely troubles Irithel in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cyclops counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Brody counters Irithel in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Odette counters Irithel 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 Irithel
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Irithel
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Irithel Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Irithel is on the enemy team.
How to counter Wanwan+3.2%Decisiveruns out of burst before Irithel goes down
How to counter Chang'e+2.2%Strongempties its combo and Irithel walks through it
How to counter Benedetta+1.4%Slightcommits its burst and leaves Irithel alive
How to counter Bane+1.2%Slightpushes a lane while Irithel takes the fight that matters
How to counter Yin+0.6%Slightloses the ground it needs to control once Irithel commits
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Irithel in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Irithel right now are Harith (+2.5% win rate advantage), Brody (+2.4% win rate advantage), Eudora (+2.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Irithel?
Against Irithel, 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 Irithel strong against?
Irithel performs well into Wanwan, Chang'e, Benedetta. Avoid picking those heroes once Irithel is locked on the enemy team.
Is Irithel worth banning?
Irithel currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 52.3% 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 Irithel?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Irithel's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.