How to Counter Layla in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Layla?
- 1
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Layla
Decisive+3.8%win rate advantage - 2
Atlas — locks Layla down long enough for the team to answer
Decisive+3.5%win rate advantage - 3
Johnson — interrupts Layla's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 4
Tigreal — chains hard crowd control before Layla can commit
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 5
Khufra — opens the fight on its own terms and drags Layla into it
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Layla
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.8%
Win rate
- #2
52.3%
Win rate
- #3
48.3%
Win rate
- #4
48.4%
Win rate
- #5
44.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Chip barely troubles Layla in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lolita barely troubles Layla in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Kalea barely troubles Layla in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Sun counters Layla in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khufra counters Layla in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Grock counters Layla in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.
Items that answer Layla
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Layla
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Layla Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Layla is on the enemy team.
How to counter Edith+2.8%Strongcannot hold the ground Layla takes anyway
How to counter Bruno+2.4%Strongneeds items Layla never lets it buy
How to counter Melissa+1.4%Slightwaits for a kill Layla does not let it have
How to counter Clint+0.7%Slightruns out of burst before Layla goes down
How to counter Zhuxin+0.7%Slightlands the lockdown a beat after Layla has committed
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Layla in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Layla right now are Sun (+3.8% win rate advantage), Atlas (+3.5% win rate advantage), Johnson (+3.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Layla?
Against Layla, 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 Layla strong against?
Layla performs well into Edith, Bruno, Melissa. Avoid picking those heroes once Layla is locked on the enemy team.
Is Layla worth banning?
Layla currently has a 1.0% ban rate and a 49.1% win rate at D 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 Layla?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Layla's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.