How to Counter Jawhead in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Jawhead?
- 1
Chip — interrupts Jawhead's combo at the moment it commits
Decisive+5.0%win rate advantage - 2
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Jawhead
Decisive+4.0%win rate advantage - 3
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Jawhead's damage
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 4
Gloo — walls off the ground Jawhead needs to work
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 5
Zhask — out-damages Jawhead without ever entering its range
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Jawhead
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.4%
Win rate
- #2
54.1%
Win rate
- #3
47.2%
Win rate
- #4
54.0%
Win rate
- #5
54.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Chip barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Esmeralda barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhask barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gloo barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Harith counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Sun barely troubles Jawhead 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 Jawhead
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Jawhead
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Jawhead Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Jawhead is on the enemy team.
How to counter Zilong+2.5%Strongstays on Jawhead right up until the trade turns
How to counter Granger+1.1%Slightneeds items Jawhead never lets it buy
How to counter Karrie+1.0%Slightwaits for a kill Jawhead does not let it have
How to counter Arlott+0.7%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Jawhead turns on it
How to counter Dyrroth+0.6%Slightruns out of burst before Jawhead goes down
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Jawhead in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Jawhead right now are Chip (+5.0% win rate advantage), Sun (+4.0% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+3.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Jawhead?
Against Jawhead, 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 Jawhead strong against?
Jawhead performs well into Zilong, Granger, Karrie. Avoid picking those heroes once Jawhead is locked on the enemy team.
Is Jawhead worth banning?
Jawhead currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 48.0% win rate at D 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 Jawhead?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Jawhead's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.