How to Counter Phoveus in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Phoveus?
- 1
X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Phoveus's poke
Decisive+4.1%win rate advantage - 2
Alpha — charges in and denies Phoveus the distance it wants
Decisive+4.1%win rate advantage - 3
Minsitthar — picks the moment the fight starts, and it is never Phoveus's
Decisive+4.1%win rate advantage - 4
Bane — deletes Phoveus from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 5
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Phoveus
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Phoveus
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.8%
Win rate
- #2
51.3%
Win rate
- #3
47.9%
Win rate
- #4
51.9%
Win rate
- #5
47.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Alpha barely troubles Phoveus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Balmond barely troubles Phoveus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Bane barely troubles Phoveus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Terizla barely troubles Phoveus in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Baxia counters Phoveus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Minsitthar counters Phoveus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Phoveus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Floryn counters Phoveus in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
X.Borg barely troubles Phoveus 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 Phoveus
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Dominance IceFortress Shield cuts the shields and HP regen keeping it alive
How to play against Phoveus
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
Phoveus Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Phoveus is on the enemy team.
How to counter Wanwan+6.0%Decisiveneeds items Phoveus never lets it buy
How to counter Freya+5.8%Decisivestays on Phoveus right up until the trade turns
How to counter Harith+5.2%Decisivedeals its damage from a range Phoveus closes
How to counter Benedetta+3.4%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Phoveus alive
How to counter Ruby+3.2%Decisivecannot land its lockdown before Phoveus is already on top of it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Phoveus in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Phoveus right now are X.Borg (+4.1% win rate advantage), Alpha (+4.1% win rate advantage), Minsitthar (+4.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Phoveus?
Against Phoveus, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Phoveus strong against?
Phoveus performs well into Wanwan, Freya, Harith. Avoid picking those heroes once Phoveus is locked on the enemy team.
Is Phoveus worth banning?
Phoveus currently has a 0.5% ban rate and a 48.9% win rate at C 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 Phoveus?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Phoveus's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.