How to Counter Johnson in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Johnson?
- 1
Gloo — walls off the ground Johnson needs to work
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 2
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Johnson's damage
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 3
Marcel — interrupts Johnson's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 4
Balmond — grinds the duel out and heals through Johnson's poke
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 5
Alpha — charges in and denies Johnson the distance it wants
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Johnson
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.1%
Win rate
- #2
52.0%
Win rate
- #3
58.1%
Win rate
- #4
55.1%
Win rate
- #5
50.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Balmond barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Faramis counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Alpha barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Thamuz barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kadita barely troubles Johnson in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harith counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gloo counters Johnson in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Baxia counters Johnson 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 Johnson
- 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 Johnson
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Johnson Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Johnson is on the enemy team.
How to counter Valentina+3.4%Decisiveempties its combo and Johnson walks through it
How to counter Layla+3.0%Strongwaits for a kill Johnson does not let it have
How to counter Selena+0.9%Slightarrives for the kill after Johnson has already turned it
How to counter Yi Sun-shin+0.9%Slightfollows Johnson in and cannot get back out
How to counter Franco+0.8%Slightopens the fight and gives Johnson the opening instead
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Johnson in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Johnson right now are Gloo (+3.7% win rate advantage), Alice (+3.1% win rate advantage), Marcel (+2.7% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Johnson?
Against Johnson, 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 Johnson strong against?
Johnson performs well into Valentina, Layla, Selena. Avoid picking those heroes once Johnson is locked on the enemy team.
Is Johnson worth banning?
Johnson currently has a 2.1% ban rate and a 48.6% 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 Johnson?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Johnson's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.