How to Counter Sora in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Sora?
- 1
Khufra — locks Sora down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 2
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Sora's poke
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 3
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Sora's damage
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage - 4
Melissa — closes out fights Sora tried to survive
Slight+1.3%win rate advantage - 5
Gatotkaca — chains hard crowd control before Sora can commit
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Sora
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
54.5%
Win rate
- #2
50.9%
Win rate
- #3
48.1%
Win rate
- #4
53.3%
Win rate
- #5
48.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khufra barely troubles Sora in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Melissa barely troubles Sora in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lancelot barely troubles Sora in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Alice barely troubles Sora in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda counters Sora in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Cici counters Sora in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Valir counters Sora in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Joy counters Sora 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 Sora
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Sora
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Keep a wall or a minion wave between you and the engage.
Sora Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Sora is on the enemy team.
How to counter Estes+4.2%Decisiveshields a target Sora kills through the shield
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Sora in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Sora right now are Khufra (+2.6% win rate advantage), Phoveus (+2.2% win rate advantage), Alice (+2.0% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Sora?
Against Sora, 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 Sora strong against?
Sora performs well into Estes. Avoid picking those heroes once Sora is locked on the enemy team.
Is Sora worth banning?
Sora currently has a 3.0% ban rate and a 50.0% 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 Sora?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Sora's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.