How to Counter Tigreal in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Tigreal?
- 1
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Tigreal's damage
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 2
X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Tigreal's poke
Strong+2.8%win rate advantage - 3
Valir — out-damages Tigreal without ever entering its range
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 4
Zetian — lands the lockdown from a range Tigreal cannot punish
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 5
Balmond — wins the straight damage trade against Tigreal
Slight+1.1%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Tigreal
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
49.8%
Win rate
- #3
50.8%
Win rate
- #4
53.3%
Win rate
- #5
53.5%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Diggie counters Tigreal in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Balmond barely troubles Tigreal in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Aulus barely troubles Tigreal in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zhuxin counters Tigreal 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 Tigreal
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Tigreal
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Tigreal Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Tigreal is on the enemy team.
How to counter Zilong+3.1%Strongstays on Tigreal right up until the trade turns
How to counter Lesley+2.4%Strongneeds items Tigreal never lets it buy
How to counter Layla+1.8%Strongwaits for a kill Tigreal does not let it have
How to counter Franco+1.7%Strongcannot hold the ground Tigreal takes anyway
How to counter Julian+0.9%Slightfollows Tigreal in and cannot get back out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Tigreal in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Tigreal right now are Alice (+3.7% win rate advantage), X.Borg (+2.8% win rate advantage), Valir (+2.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Tigreal?
Against Tigreal, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Tigreal strong against?
Tigreal performs well into Zilong, Lesley, Layla. Avoid picking those heroes once Tigreal is locked on the enemy team.
Is Tigreal worth banning?
Tigreal currently has a 5.6% ban rate and a 44.6% win rate at C 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 Tigreal?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Tigreal's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.