How to Counter Nolan in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Nolan?
- 1
Natalia — follows Nolan through the escape and finishes the kill
Decisive+3.9%win rate advantage - 2
Saber — cleans up the moment Nolan drops below half
Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage - 3
Hayabusa — catches Nolan out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 4
Hilda — grinds the duel out and heals through Nolan's poke
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Lesley — out-trades Nolan from attack range once the items land
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Nolan
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
49.6%
Win rate
- #3
47.4%
Win rate
- #4
48.0%
Win rate
- #5
47.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Jawhead barely troubles Nolan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Johnson barely troubles Nolan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Chip counters Nolan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Hayabusa counters Nolan 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 Nolan
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Nolan
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Nolan Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Nolan is on the enemy team.
How to counter Estes+4.6%Decisiveshields a target Nolan kills through the shield
How to counter Bane+2.6%Strongempties its combo and Nolan walks through it
How to counter Natan+1.0%Slightruns out of burst before Nolan goes down
How to counter Melissa+0.9%Slightwaits for a kill Nolan does not let it have
How to counter Julian+0.9%Slightcuts in with magic damage Nolan shrugs off
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Nolan in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Nolan right now are Natalia (+3.9% win rate advantage), Saber (+3.4% win rate advantage), Hayabusa (+2.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Nolan?
Against Nolan, 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 Nolan strong against?
Nolan performs well into Estes, Bane, Natan. Avoid picking those heroes once Nolan is locked on the enemy team.
Is Nolan worth banning?
Nolan currently has a 4.7% ban rate and a 49.5% 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 Nolan?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Nolan's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.