How to Counter Ling in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Ling?
- 1
Natalia — follows Ling through the escape and finishes the kill
Decisive+5.5%win rate advantage - 2
Saber — cleans up the moment Ling drops below half
Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage - 3
Lukas — grinds the duel out and heals through Ling's poke
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 4
Karina — cuts through Ling with magic damage before defence matters
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 5
Bruno — out-trades Ling from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Ling
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
49.6%
Win rate
- #3
52.8%
Win rate
- #4
53.0%
Win rate
- #5
51.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Zhuxin counters Ling in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Saber counters Ling in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Phoveus barely troubles Ling in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karina barely troubles Ling in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lukas barely troubles Ling in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cyclops barely troubles Ling in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda counters Ling in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Khaleed counters Ling 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 Ling
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Ling
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Ling Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Ling is on the enemy team.
How to counter Hanzo+3.4%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Ling alive
How to counter X.Borg+3.0%Strongruns out of burst before Ling goes down
How to counter Atlas+2.7%Strongspends its lockdown early and leaves Ling the rest of the fight
How to counter Novaria+2.4%Strongempties its combo and Ling walks through it
How to counter Gord+1.7%Strongtaxes an approach Ling makes anyway
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Ling in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Ling right now are Natalia (+5.5% win rate advantage), Saber (+3.3% win rate advantage), Lukas (+3.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Ling?
Against Ling, 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 Ling strong against?
Ling performs well into Hanzo, X.Borg, Atlas. Avoid picking those heroes once Ling is locked on the enemy team.
Is Ling worth banning?
Ling currently has a 0.7% ban rate and a 51.9% win rate at A 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 Ling?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Ling's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.