How to Counter Kaja in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Kaja?
- 1
Odette — deletes Kaja from range before the gap ever closes
Decisive+3.9%win rate advantage - 2
Lunox — out-damages Kaja without ever entering its range
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 3
Hanabi — closes out fights Kaja tried to survive
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Chip — interrupts Kaja's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 5
Zhask — runs Kaja down once it disengages
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Kaja
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.5%
Win rate
- #2
52.2%
Win rate
- #3
48.8%
Win rate
- #4
52.0%
Win rate
- #5
49.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Odette barely troubles Kaja in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Joy counters Kaja in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Kaja in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Saber barely troubles Kaja 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 Kaja
- 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 Kaja
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
Kaja Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Kaja is on the enemy team.
How to counter Valir+3.3%Decisiveabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Kaja
How to counter Kimmy+2.1%Strongsees its magic damage soaked by Kaja
How to counter Beatrix+1.8%Strongnever gets Kaja low enough to finish
How to counter Franco+1.8%Strongcannot hold the ground Kaja takes anyway
How to counter Akai+1.3%Slightspends its lockdown early and leaves Kaja the rest of the fight
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Kaja in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Kaja right now are Odette (+3.9% win rate advantage), Lunox (+2.7% win rate advantage), Hanabi (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Kaja?
Against Kaja, 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 Kaja strong against?
Kaja performs well into Valir, Kimmy, Beatrix. Avoid picking those heroes once Kaja is locked on the enemy team.
Is Kaja worth banning?
Kaja currently has a 17.4% ban rate and a 49.8% 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 Kaja?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Kaja's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.