How to Counter Khaleed in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Khaleed?

  1. 1Lesley

    Lesley — out-trades Khaleed from attack range once the items land

    Strong+2.2%win rate advantage
  2. 2Phoveus

    Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Khaleed's poke

    Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
  3. 3Masha

    Masha — wins the straight damage trade against Khaleed

    Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
  4. 4Alice

    Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Khaleed's damage

    Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
  5. 5Bruno

    Bruno — closes out fights Khaleed tried to survive

    Slight+1.0%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Khaleed

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Phoveus

    48.1%

    Win rate

  2. #2Zhuxin

    50.3%

    Win rate

  3. #3Yve
    Yve▲ Rising

    Mage

    How to counter Yve

    51.8%

    Win rate

  4. #4Joy
    Joy▲ Rising

    Assassin

    How to counter Joy

    48.7%

    Win rate

  5. #5Harith

    46.1%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • FaramisFaramis counters Khaleed in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • YveYve counters Khaleed in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • BaxiaBaxia counters Khaleed in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • MarcelMarcel counters Khaleed in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • MinotaurMinotaur counters Khaleed in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • BrunoBruno barely troubles Khaleed in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • HarithHarith barely troubles Khaleed in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • FredrinnFredrinn barely troubles Khaleed in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • KajaKaja barely troubles Khaleed in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • HarleyHarley barely troubles Khaleed 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 Khaleed

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Dominance IceFortress Shield cuts the shields and HP regen keeping it alive

How to play against Khaleed

  • •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.

Khaleed Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Khaleed is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Khaleed in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Khaleed right now are Lesley (+2.2% win rate advantage), Phoveus (+1.8% win rate advantage), Masha (+1.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Khaleed?

Against Khaleed, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.

Who is Khaleed strong against?

Khaleed performs well into Vale, Yin, Miya. Avoid picking those heroes once Khaleed is locked on the enemy team.

Is Khaleed worth banning?

Khaleed currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 51.0% 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 Khaleed?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Khaleed's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.