How to Counter Rafaela in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Rafaela?
- 1
Ixia — closes out fights Rafaela tried to survive
Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage - 2
Odette — deletes Rafaela from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 3
Estes — peels the target Rafaela came for
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 4
Diggie — absorbs Rafaela's combo and survives the trade
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 5
Chip — interrupts Rafaela's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Rafaela
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.9%
Win rate
- #2
49.5%
Win rate
- #3
54.1%
Win rate
- #4
52.8%
Win rate
- #5
49.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Diggie barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Floryn barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Vale barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yve counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Silvanna counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Layla counters Rafaela in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ixia barely troubles Rafaela in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Estes barely troubles Rafaela 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 Rafaela
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Rafaela
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Rafaela Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Rafaela is on the enemy team.
How to counter Valir+3.3%Decisivedeals its damage from a range Rafaela closes
How to counter Alpha+1.2%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Rafaela turns on it
How to counter Karrie+1.1%Slightnever gets Rafaela low enough to finish
How to counter Lylia+0.6%Slightpushes a lane while Rafaela takes the fight that matters
How to counter Natalia+0.4%Slightfollows Rafaela in and cannot get back out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Rafaela in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Rafaela right now are Ixia (+3.3% win rate advantage), Odette (+2.9% win rate advantage), Estes (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Rafaela?
Against Rafaela, 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 Rafaela strong against?
Rafaela performs well into Valir, Alpha, Karrie. Avoid picking those heroes once Rafaela is locked on the enemy team.
Is Rafaela worth banning?
Rafaela currently has a 18.5% ban rate and a 59.0% win rate at SS 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 Rafaela?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Rafaela's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.