How to Counter Ruby in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Ruby?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Ruby's poke
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 2
X.Borg — bursts Ruby down inside a single rotation
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 3
Barats — locks Ruby down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 4
Lolita — interrupts Ruby's combo at the moment it commits
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage - 5
Diggie — peels the target Ruby came for
Slight+1.2%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Ruby
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.1%
Win rate
- #2
49.8%
Win rate
- #3
53.3%
Win rate
- #4
47.8%
Win rate
- #5
52.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Phoveus barely troubles Ruby in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Diggie barely troubles Ruby in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gatotkaca barely troubles Ruby in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Harith counters Ruby in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Mathilda counters Ruby in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Arlott counters Ruby 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 Ruby
- 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
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Ruby
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
Ruby Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Ruby is on the enemy team.
How to counter Lunox+1.4%Slightempties its combo and Ruby walks through it
How to counter Sun+0.7%Slighttrades damage and comes off worse against Ruby
How to counter Masha+0.6%Slightpushes a lane while Ruby takes the fight that matters
How to counter Argus+0.2%Slightcharges in and has no answer once Ruby turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Ruby in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Ruby right now are Phoveus (+3.2% win rate advantage), X.Borg (+3.1% win rate advantage), Barats (+1.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Ruby?
Against Ruby, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Ruby strong against?
Ruby performs well into Lunox, Sun, Masha. Avoid picking those heroes once Ruby is locked on the enemy team.
Is Ruby worth banning?
Ruby currently has a 0.3% ban rate and a 49.9% win rate at B 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 Ruby?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Ruby's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.