How to Counter Kagura in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Kagura?
- 1
Harith — out-damages Kagura without ever entering its range
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 2
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Kagura's poke
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 3
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Kagura's damage
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 4
Freya — stays on Kagura once the trade begins
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 5
Chip — interrupts Kagura's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Kagura
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
46.1%
Win rate
- #2
48.1%
Win rate
- #3
47.1%
Win rate
- #4
47.9%
Win rate
- #5
49.5%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Hilda barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valentina counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Cyclops counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khufra counters Kagura in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Johnson barely troubles Kagura in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hylos barely troubles Kagura 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 Kagura
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Kagura
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Kagura Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Kagura is on the enemy team.
How to counter Lolita+1.3%Slightshields a target Kagura kills through the shield
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Kagura in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Kagura right now are Harith (+2.3% win rate advantage), Phoveus (+1.9% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+1.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Kagura?
Against Kagura, 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 Kagura strong against?
Kagura performs well into Lolita. Avoid picking those heroes once Kagura is locked on the enemy team.
Is Kagura worth banning?
Kagura currently has a 1.1% ban rate and a 52.1% win rate at A 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 Kagura?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Kagura's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.