How to Counter Lapu-Lapu in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Lapu-Lapu?
- 1
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Lapu-Lapu's damage
Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage - 2
Harith — out-damages Lapu-Lapu without ever entering its range
Strong+1.7%win rate advantage - 3
Aldous — bursts Lapu-Lapu down inside a single rotation
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 4
Claude — out-trades Lapu-Lapu from attack range once the items land
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage - 5
Fanny — follows Lapu-Lapu through the escape and finishes the kill
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Lapu-Lapu
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
47.3%
Win rate
- #2
46.1%
Win rate
- #3
50.3%
Win rate
- #4
49.2%
Win rate
- #5
51.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Faramis counters Lapu-Lapu in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve counters Lapu-Lapu in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lunox counters Lapu-Lapu in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda barely troubles Lapu-Lapu in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Diggie counters Lapu-Lapu in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ling counters Lapu-Lapu in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harith barely troubles Lapu-Lapu in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lancelot barely troubles Lapu-Lapu in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karrie barely troubles Lapu-Lapu in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aldous barely troubles Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Lapu-Lapu
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Lapu-Lapu Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Lapu-Lapu is on the enemy team.
How to counter Vale+1.7%Stronglands the lockdown a beat after Lapu-Lapu has committed
How to counter Roger+0.8%Slightwaits for a kill Lapu-Lapu does not let it have
How to counter Silvanna+0.2%Slightpicks the fight and loses control of it to Lapu-Lapu
How to counter Argus+0.1%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Lapu-Lapu turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Lapu-Lapu in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Lapu-Lapu right now are Esmeralda (+3.4% win rate advantage), Harith (+1.7% win rate advantage), Aldous (+1.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Lapu-Lapu?
Against Lapu-Lapu, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Lapu-Lapu strong against?
Lapu-Lapu performs well into Vale, Roger, Silvanna. Avoid picking those heroes once Lapu-Lapu is locked on the enemy team.
Is Lapu-Lapu worth banning?
Lapu-Lapu currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 48.8% 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 Lapu-Lapu?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Lapu-Lapu's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.