How to Counter Valir in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Valir?
- 1
Kaja — closes the gap and forces Valir to fight without an escape
Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage - 2
Rafaela — peels the target Valir came for
Decisive+3.3%win rate advantage - 3
Helcurt — catches Valir out of position and ends it there
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 4
Lolita — interrupts Valir's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.9%win rate advantage - 5
Mathilda — absorbs Valir's combo and survives the trade
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Valir
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
49.5%
Win rate
- #2
59.2%
Win rate
- #3
54.0%
Win rate
- #4
46.9%
Win rate
- #5
45.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Kaja barely troubles Valir in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda barely troubles Valir in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lolita counters Valir in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve counters Valir in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Benedetta barely troubles Valir in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Helcurt counters Valir in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Rafaela counters Valir in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Novaria barely troubles Valir in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Diggie barely troubles Valir 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 Valir
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Valir
- •Ignore the frontline and focus the carry behind it.
Valir Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Valir is on the enemy team.
How to counter Fredrinn+4.1%Decisivestays on Valir right up until the trade turns
How to counter Balmond+3.7%Decisivegrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against Valir
How to counter Leomord+3.3%Decisiveruns out of burst before Valir goes down
How to counter Thamuz+3.2%Decisivetrades damage and comes off worse against Valir
How to counter Alpha+2.8%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Valir turns on it
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Valir in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Valir right now are Kaja (+3.3% win rate advantage), Rafaela (+3.3% win rate advantage), Helcurt (+2.9% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Valir?
Against Valir, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Valir strong against?
Valir performs well into Fredrinn, Balmond, Leomord. Avoid picking those heroes once Valir is locked on the enemy team.
Is Valir worth banning?
Valir currently has a 2.0% ban rate and a 53.4% 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 Valir?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Valir's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.