How to Counter Luo Yi in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Luo Yi?
- 1
Joy — follows Luo Yi through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 2
Benedetta — catches Luo Yi out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 3
Novaria — deletes Luo Yi from range before the gap ever closes
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 4
Yin — controls the fight and denies Luo Yi a clean entry
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 5
Ixia — closes out fights Luo Yi tried to survive
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Luo Yi
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
52.4%
Win rate
- #3
48.7%
Win rate
- #4
46.9%
Win rate
- #5
51.2%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Pharsa barely troubles Luo Yi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Silvanna barely troubles Luo Yi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia barely troubles Luo Yi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Helcurt barely troubles Luo Yi in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hanzo counters Luo Yi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harith counters Luo Yi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Mathilda counters Luo Yi in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve counters Luo Yi 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 Luo Yi
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Luo Yi
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Luo Yi Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Luo Yi is on the enemy team.
How to counter Estes+4.2%Decisiveshields a target Luo Yi kills through the shield
How to counter Baxia+3.6%Decisiveloses the straight damage trade to Luo Yi
How to counter Fredrinn+1.4%Slightstays on Luo Yi right up until the trade turns
How to counter Popol and Kupa+1.0%Slightneeds items Luo Yi never lets it buy
How to counter Alucard+0.6%Slighttrades damage and comes off worse against Luo Yi
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Luo Yi in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Luo Yi right now are Joy (+2.5% win rate advantage), Benedetta (+2.1% win rate advantage), Novaria (+1.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Luo Yi?
Against Luo Yi, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Luo Yi strong against?
Luo Yi performs well into Estes, Baxia, Fredrinn. Avoid picking those heroes once Luo Yi is locked on the enemy team.
Is Luo Yi worth banning?
Luo Yi currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 47.5% 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 Luo Yi?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Luo Yi's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.