How to Counter Jawhead in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Jawhead?
- 1
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Jawhead
Decisive+4.4%win rate advantage - 2
Gloo — walls off the ground Jawhead needs to work
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 3
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Jawhead's damage
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 4
Lolita — interrupts Jawhead's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 5
Chip — locks Jawhead down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Jawhead
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.3%
Win rate
- #2
47.3%
Win rate
- #3
54.0%
Win rate
- #4
54.0%
Win rate
- #5
54.2%
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.
Zhask barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hirara barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gatotkaca barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lolita counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hilda barely troubles Jawhead in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve counters Jawhead in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Zhuxin counters Jawhead 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 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 Granger+2.2%Strongneeds items Jawhead never lets it buy
How to counter Nolan+0.2%Slightcommits its burst and leaves Jawhead alive
How to counter Arlott+0.1%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Jawhead turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Jawhead in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Jawhead right now are Sun (+4.4% win rate advantage), Gloo (+3.6% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+3.2% 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 Granger, Nolan, Arlott. 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 47.7% 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.