How to Counter Sun in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Sun?
- 1
Natan — out-trades Sun from attack range once the items land
Decisive+4.9%win rate advantage - 2
Joy — follows Sun through the escape and finishes the kill
Decisive+3.9%win rate advantage - 3
Aldous — bursts Sun down inside a single rotation
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage - 4
Alucard — stays on Sun once the trade begins
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 5
Aulus — charges in and denies Sun the distance it wants
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Sun
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.3%
Win rate
- #2
48.7%
Win rate
- #3
58.0%
Win rate
- #4
49.6%
Win rate
- #5
51.3%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Faramis counters Sun in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel barely troubles Sun in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Silvanna counters Sun in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Joy barely troubles Sun in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Ruby counters Sun 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 Sun
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
Sun Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Sun is on the enemy team.
How to counter Jawhead+4.4%Decisivecloses the gap and finds Sun still standing
How to counter Layla+3.8%Decisivewaits for a kill Sun does not let it have
How to counter Harley+3.8%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Sun alive
How to counter Karrie+3.6%Decisivenever gets Sun low enough to finish
How to counter Lesley+3.5%Decisivearrives for the kill after Sun has already turned it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Sun in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Sun right now are Natan (+4.9% win rate advantage), Joy (+3.9% win rate advantage), Aldous (+2.4% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Sun?
Against Sun, 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 Sun strong against?
Sun performs well into Jawhead, Layla, Harley. Avoid picking those heroes once Sun is locked on the enemy team.
Is Sun worth banning?
Sun currently has a 21.4% ban rate and a 52.0% win rate at A tier. At a ban rate this high, banning is the safe call unless you have a counter you trust.
How do I play the lane against Sun?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Sun's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.