How to Counter Moskov in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Moskov?
- 1
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Moskov an entry
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 2
Hanabi — closes out fights Moskov tried to survive
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 3
Karina — cleans up the moment Moskov drops below half
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 4
Aamon — follows Moskov through the escape and finishes the kill
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 5
Jawhead — charges in and denies Moskov the distance it wants
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Moskov
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.4%
Win rate
- #2
49.9%
Win rate
- #3
48.5%
Win rate
- #4
47.8%
Win rate
- #5
49.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Karina barely troubles Moskov in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hanabi barely troubles Moskov in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aamon barely troubles Moskov in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lolita barely troubles Moskov in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus counters Moskov in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Moskov in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Zhuxin counters Moskov in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Moskov 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 Moskov
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Moskov
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Moskov Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Moskov is on the enemy team.
How to counter Gloo+4.3%Decisivecannot hold the ground Moskov takes anyway
How to counter Joy+3.4%Decisivechases Moskov into a fight it does not win
How to counter Fanny+1.0%Slightnever gets Moskov low enough to finish
How to counter Beatrix+0.3%Slightloses the straight damage trade to Moskov
How to counter Novaria+0.2%Slightempties its combo and Moskov walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Moskov in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Moskov right now are Cyclops (+2.2% win rate advantage), Hanabi (+2.1% win rate advantage), Karina (+2.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Moskov?
Against Moskov, 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 Moskov strong against?
Moskov performs well into Gloo, Joy, Fanny. Avoid picking those heroes once Moskov is locked on the enemy team.
Is Moskov worth banning?
Moskov currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 50.4% 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 Moskov?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Moskov's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.