How to Counter Vexana in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Vexana?
- 1
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Vexana's damage
Strong+2.7%win rate advantage - 2
X.Borg — grinds the duel out and heals through Vexana's poke
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 3
Marcel — interrupts Vexana's combo at the moment it commits
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 4
Benedetta — catches Vexana out of position and ends it there
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Natalia — follows Vexana through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Vexana
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
50.9%
Win rate
- #2
58.0%
Win rate
- #3
52.4%
Win rate
- #4
50.9%
Win rate
- #5
49.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Bane barely troubles Vexana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lancelot barely troubles Vexana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Yu Zhong barely troubles Vexana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natalia barely troubles Vexana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
X.Borg counters Vexana in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Benedetta counters Vexana in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Alice barely troubles Vexana in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Lapu-Lapu counters Vexana 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 Vexana
- 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 Vexana
- •Avoid narrow lanes and jungle walls during a teamfight.
- •Rotate through cover instead of trading at maximum range.
Vexana Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Vexana is on the enemy team.
How to counter Gloo+1.7%Strongcannot hold the ground Vexana takes anyway
How to counter Zhask+0.2%Slightdeals its damage from a range Vexana closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Vexana in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Vexana right now are Alice (+2.7% win rate advantage), X.Borg (+2.1% win rate advantage), Marcel (+2.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Vexana?
Against Vexana, 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 Vexana strong against?
Vexana performs well into Gloo, Zhask. Avoid picking those heroes once Vexana is locked on the enemy team.
Is Vexana worth banning?
Vexana currently has a 1.1% ban rate and a 49.5% win rate at B 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 Vexana?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Vexana's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.