How to Counter Melissa in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Melissa?
- 1
Belerick — locks Melissa down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 2
Layla — closes out fights Melissa tried to survive
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 3
Harley — catches Melissa out of position and ends it there
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 4
Vale — lands the lockdown from a range Melissa cannot punish
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Ixia — punishes Melissa the moment it drops low
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Melissa
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
52.1%
Win rate
- #2
47.6%
Win rate
- #3
49.8%
Win rate
- #4
49.9%
Win rate
- #5
49.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Wanwan barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Claude barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
X.Borg barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Khaleed barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Bane barely troubles Melissa in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Belerick counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yi Sun-shin counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Vale counters Melissa in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Harley counters Melissa 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 Melissa
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Melissa
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Melissa Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Melissa is on the enemy team.
How to counter Leomord+1.5%Slightstays on Melissa right up until the trade turns
How to counter Mathilda+1.5%Slightshields a target Melissa kills through the shield
How to counter Zhuxin+1.4%Slightdeals its damage from a range Melissa closes
How to counter Joy+1.3%Slightfollows Melissa in and cannot get back out
How to counter Sora+1.3%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Melissa turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Melissa in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Melissa right now are Belerick (+2.4% win rate advantage), Layla (+1.4% win rate advantage), Harley (+1.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Melissa?
Against Melissa, 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 Melissa strong against?
Melissa performs well into Leomord, Mathilda, Zhuxin. Avoid picking those heroes once Melissa is locked on the enemy team.
Is Melissa worth banning?
Melissa currently has a 1.3% ban rate and a 48.9% win rate at C 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 Melissa?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Melissa's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.