How to Counter Paquito in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Paquito?

  1. 1Chip

    Chip — interrupts Paquito's combo at the moment it commits

    Strong+3.0%win rate advantage
  2. 2Esmeralda

    Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Paquito's damage

    Strong+3.0%win rate advantage
  3. 3Khufra

    Khufra — locks Paquito down long enough for the team to answer

    Strong+2.2%win rate advantage
  4. 4Baxia

    Baxia — out-damages Paquito in a straight trade

    Slight+1.3%win rate advantage
  5. 5Obsidia

    Obsidia — closes out fights Paquito tried to survive

    Slight+0.9%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Paquito

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Esmeralda

    47.3%

    Win rate

  2. #2Chip
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    Support

    How to counter Chip

    47.1%

    Win rate

  3. #3Khufra

    54.5%

    Win rate

  4. #4Phoveus

    48.1%

    Win rate

  5. #5Odette

    49.5%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • ValentinaValentina counters Paquito in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • GlooGloo counters Paquito in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • KaleaKalea barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • SaberSaber barely troubles Paquito in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.

In gameYou cannot re-draft mid-match — these work in the game you are already in.

Items that answer Paquito

  • Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
  • Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage

How to play against Paquito

  • •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.

Paquito Is Strong Against

Avoid picking these heroes when Paquito is on the enemy team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Paquito in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Paquito right now are Chip (+3.0% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+3.0% win rate advantage), Khufra (+2.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Paquito?

Against Paquito, 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 Paquito strong against?

Paquito performs well into Natalia, X.Borg, Karina. Avoid picking those heroes once Paquito is locked on the enemy team.

Is Paquito worth banning?

Paquito currently has a 37.5% ban rate and a 50.6% win rate at A tier. At a ban rate this high, banning is the safe call unless you have a counter you trust.

How do I play the lane against Paquito?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Paquito's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.