How to Counter Joy in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Joy?
- 1
Moskov — keeps damage on Joy all the way through the retreat
Decisive+3.6%win rate advantage - 2
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Joy an entry
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Brody — out-trades Joy from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 4
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Joy's poke
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Melissa — closes out fights Joy tried to survive
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Joy
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.3%
Win rate
- #2
51.2%
Win rate
- #3
48.3%
Win rate
- #4
49.5%
Win rate
- #5
50.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Marcel counters Joy in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Moskov barely troubles Joy in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ling barely troubles Joy in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hylos counters Joy in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Bruno counters Joy in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ruby barely troubles Joy in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Melissa counters Joy in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harith barely troubles Joy in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natan counters Joy in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hirara barely troubles Joy 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 Joy
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Joy
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Joy Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Joy is on the enemy team.
How to counter Sun+3.9%Decisivetrades damage and comes off worse against Joy
How to counter Hanabi+2.7%Strongnever gets Joy low enough to finish
How to counter Luo Yi+2.5%Stronglands the lockdown a beat after Joy has committed
How to counter Uranus+1.7%Strongheals through everything except Joy
How to counter Lylia+1.5%Slightdeals its damage from a range Joy closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Joy in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Joy right now are Moskov (+3.6% win rate advantage), Cyclops (+2.7% win rate advantage), Brody (+2.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Joy?
Against Joy, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Joy strong against?
Joy performs well into Sun, Hanabi, Luo Yi. Avoid picking those heroes once Joy is locked on the enemy team.
Is Joy worth banning?
Joy currently has a 0.2% ban rate and a 49.4% 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 Joy?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Joy's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.