How to Counter Minotaur in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Minotaur?
- 1
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Minotaur's damage
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 2
Beatrix — closes out fights Minotaur tried to survive
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 3
Yve — deletes Minotaur from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 4
Zhuxin — lands the lockdown from a range Minotaur cannot punish
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 5
Freya — stays on Minotaur once the trade begins
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Minotaur
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
50.3%
Win rate
- #3
51.8%
Win rate
- #4
51.2%
Win rate
- #5
48.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Gloo barely troubles Minotaur in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ixia counters Minotaur in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lylia barely troubles Minotaur in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Luo Yi counters Minotaur in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve barely troubles Minotaur in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin barely troubles Minotaur in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Chip counters Minotaur in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Wanwan counters Minotaur 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 Minotaur
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Minotaur
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Minotaur Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Minotaur is on the enemy team.
How to counter Khufra+2.5%Strongspends its lockdown early and leaves Minotaur the rest of the fight
How to counter Cyclops+1.9%Strongshapes a fight Minotaur refuses to have
How to counter Zetian+0.9%Slightdeals its damage from a range Minotaur closes
How to counter Chang'e+0.8%Slighttaxes an approach Minotaur makes anyway
How to counter Silvanna+0.3%Slightpicks the fight and loses control of it to Minotaur
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Minotaur in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Minotaur right now are Alice (+2.7% win rate advantage), Beatrix (+2.1% win rate advantage), Yve (+1.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Minotaur?
Against Minotaur, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Minotaur strong against?
Minotaur performs well into Khufra, Cyclops, Zetian. Avoid picking those heroes once Minotaur is locked on the enemy team.
Is Minotaur worth banning?
Minotaur currently has a 7.5% ban rate and a 55.3% win rate at S 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 Minotaur?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Minotaur's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.