How to Counter Karina in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Karina?
- 1
Granger — out-trades Karina from attack range once the items land
Decisive+4.7%win rate advantage - 2
Brody — closes out fights Karina tried to survive
Decisive+3.9%win rate advantage - 3
Clint — bursts Karina down inside a single rotation
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 4
Gloo — walls off the ground Karina needs to work
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 5
Lunox — deletes Karina from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Karina
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
43.0%
Win rate
- #2
50.7%
Win rate
- #3
50.7%
Win rate
- #4
48.8%
Win rate
- #5
54.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Faramis counters Karina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lunox barely troubles Karina in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Clint counters Karina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Joy counters Karina in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Martis barely troubles Karina in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve barely troubles Karina 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 Karina
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Karina
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Karina Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Karina is on the enemy team.
How to counter Natalia+5.0%Decisivefollows Karina in and cannot get back out
How to counter Kimmy+4.0%Decisivedeals its damage from a range Karina closes
How to counter Helcurt+3.2%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Karina alive
How to counter Zilong+3.1%Strongstays on Karina right up until the trade turns
How to counter Ling+2.9%Strongchases Karina into a fight it does not win
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Karina in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Karina right now are Granger (+4.7% win rate advantage), Brody (+3.9% win rate advantage), Clint (+3.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Karina?
Against Karina, 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 Karina strong against?
Karina performs well into Natalia, Kimmy, Helcurt. Avoid picking those heroes once Karina is locked on the enemy team.
Is Karina worth banning?
Karina currently has a 3.2% ban rate and a 48.1% 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 Karina?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Karina's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.