How to Counter Novaria in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Novaria?
- 1
Natalia — follows Novaria through the escape and finishes the kill
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 2
Ling — catches Novaria out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 3
Aldous — bursts Novaria down inside a single rotation
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 4
Estes — peels the target Novaria came for
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 5
Zilong — stays on Novaria once the trade begins
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Novaria
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
52.4%
Win rate
- #3
47.1%
Win rate
- #4
52.8%
Win rate
- #5
50.6%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Hilda barely troubles Novaria in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zilong barely troubles Novaria in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia counters Novaria in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Novaria in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Helcurt barely troubles Novaria in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aldous barely troubles Novaria in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Khaleed counters Novaria in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Claude counters Novaria 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 Novaria
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Novaria
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Novaria Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Novaria is on the enemy team.
How to counter Diggie+1.5%Slightabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Novaria
How to counter Luo Yi+1.3%Slightlands the lockdown a beat after Novaria has committed
How to counter Lylia+0.4%Slightdeals its damage from a range Novaria closes
How to counter Bane+0.2%Slightempties its combo and Novaria walks through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Novaria in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Novaria right now are Natalia (+3.2% win rate advantage), Ling (+2.4% win rate advantage), Aldous (+1.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Novaria?
Against Novaria, 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 Novaria strong against?
Novaria performs well into Diggie, Luo Yi, Lylia. Avoid picking those heroes once Novaria is locked on the enemy team.
Is Novaria worth banning?
Novaria currently has a 4.0% ban rate and a 49.7% 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 Novaria?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Novaria's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.