How to Counter Lesley in MLBB — October 2026

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

Which heroes counter Lesley?

  1. 1Sun

    Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Lesley

    Decisive+3.5%win rate advantage
  2. 2Gloo

    Gloo — walls off the ground Lesley needs to work

    Strong+2.9%win rate advantage
  3. 3Estes

    Estes — peels the target Lesley came for

    Strong+2.6%win rate advantage
  4. 4Tigreal

    Tigreal — locks Lesley down long enough for the team to answer

    Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
  5. 5Popol and Kupa

    Popol and Kupa — out-trades Lesley from attack range once the items land

    Strong+1.9%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Lesley

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

  1. #1Gloo

    54.0%

    Win rate

  2. #2Estes

    52.8%

    Win rate

  3. #3Sun

    52.3%

    Win rate

  4. #4Popol and Kupa

    54.2%

    Win rate

  5. #5Masha
    Masha▲ Rising

    Fighter

    How to counter Masha

    59.5%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • TigrealTigreal barely troubles Lesley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • AliceAlice barely troubles Lesley in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • MathildaMathilda counters Lesley in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • Popol and KupaPopol and Kupa counters Lesley in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • SunSun barely troubles Lesley 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 Lesley

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Lesley

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
  • •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.

Lesley Is Strong Against

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Lesley in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Lesley right now are Sun (+3.5% win rate advantage), Gloo (+2.9% win rate advantage), Estes (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Lesley?

Against Lesley, 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 Lesley strong against?

Lesley performs well into Marcel, Claude, Bruno. Avoid picking those heroes once Lesley is locked on the enemy team.

Is Lesley worth banning?

Lesley currently has a 8.0% ban rate and a 48.4% 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 Lesley?

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