How to Counter Selena in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Selena?
- 1
Chip — interrupts Selena's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 2
Gloo — walls off the ground Selena needs to work
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 3
Popol and Kupa — out-trades Selena from attack range once the items land
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 4
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Selena's poke
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage - 5
Johnson — locks Selena down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+1.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Selena
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
47.1%
Win rate
- #2
54.2%
Win rate
- #3
54.0%
Win rate
- #4
51.2%
Win rate
- #5
54.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Mathilda counters Selena in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Wanwan counters Selena in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gloo barely troubles Selena in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Valentina counters Selena in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Chip counters Selena in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Phoveus barely troubles Selena in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Karina barely troubles Selena in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Balmond barely troubles Selena 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 Selena
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Selena
- •Ward the flanks and hold vision before objectives.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Selena Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Selena is on the enemy team.
How to counter Yve+1.4%Slightempties its combo and Selena walks through it
How to counter Clint+1.2%Slightwaits for a kill Selena does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Selena in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Selena right now are Chip (+2.6% win rate advantage), Gloo (+2.2% win rate advantage), Popol and Kupa (+2.2% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Selena?
Against Selena, build Athena's Shield, 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 Selena strong against?
Selena performs well into Yve, Clint. Avoid picking those heroes once Selena is locked on the enemy team.
Is Selena worth banning?
Selena currently has a 4.0% ban rate and a 49.4% 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 Selena?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Selena's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.