How to Counter Lylia in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Lylia?
- 1
Mathilda — peels the target Lylia came for
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 2
Natalia — follows Lylia through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 3
Joy — runs Lylia down once it disengages
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 4
Chou — stays on Lylia once the trade begins
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Benedetta — catches Lylia out of position and ends it there
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Lylia
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
45.0%
Win rate
- #2
59.2%
Win rate
- #3
48.7%
Win rate
- #4
51.8%
Win rate
- #5
45.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Zilong barely troubles Lylia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aldous barely troubles Lylia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Novaria barely troubles Lylia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia barely troubles Lylia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Freya barely troubles Lylia in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Guinevere counters Lylia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Leomord counters Lylia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Bruno counters Lylia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Clint counters Lylia in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Faramis counters Lylia 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 Lylia
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
Lylia Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Lylia is on the enemy team.
How to counter Baxia+0.9%Slightloses the straight damage trade to Lylia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Lylia in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Lylia right now are Mathilda (+1.9% win rate advantage), Natalia (+1.6% win rate advantage), Joy (+1.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Lylia?
Against Lylia, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Lylia strong against?
Lylia performs well into Baxia. Avoid picking those heroes once Lylia is locked on the enemy team.
Is Lylia worth banning?
Lylia currently has a 0.4% ban rate and a 49.9% 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 Lylia?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Lylia's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.