How to Counter Ixia in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Ixia?
- 1
Wanwan — out-trades Ixia from attack range once the items land
Decisive+4.2%win rate advantage - 2
Natalia — follows Ixia through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 3
Hanzo — catches Ixia out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 4
Kadita — deletes Ixia from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 5
Atlas — locks Ixia down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Ixia
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.2%
Win rate
- #2
50.9%
Win rate
- #3
49.4%
Win rate
- #4
49.2%
Win rate
- #5
51.5%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Wanwan barely troubles Ixia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Atlas barely troubles Ixia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Claude counters Ixia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Helcurt barely troubles Ixia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ling counters Ixia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Moskov counters Ixia 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 Ixia
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Ixia
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Ixia Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Ixia is on the enemy team.
How to counter Estes+5.1%Decisiveshields a target Ixia kills through the shield
How to counter Rafaela+3.3%Decisiveheals the team slower than Ixia cuts it down
How to counter Cyclops+2.9%Strongshapes a fight Ixia refuses to have
How to counter Floryn+2.8%Strongabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Ixia
How to counter Bruno+2.0%Strongwaits for a kill Ixia does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Ixia in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Ixia right now are Wanwan (+4.2% win rate advantage), Natalia (+3.1% win rate advantage), Hanzo (+2.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Ixia?
Against Ixia, 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 Ixia strong against?
Ixia performs well into Estes, Rafaela, Cyclops. Avoid picking those heroes once Ixia is locked on the enemy team.
Is Ixia worth banning?
Ixia currently has a 0.7% ban rate and a 50.2% 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 Ixia?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Ixia's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.