How to Counter Wanwan in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Wanwan?
- 1
Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Wanwan's poke
Decisive+6.0%win rate advantage - 2
Bruno — out-trades Wanwan from attack range once the items land
Decisive+3.2%win rate advantage - 3
Irithel — closes out fights Wanwan tried to survive
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 4
Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Wanwan an entry
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 5
Lunox — deletes Wanwan from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Wanwan
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
47.9%
Win rate
- #2
53.0%
Win rate
- #3
54.6%
Win rate
- #4
51.5%
Win rate
- #5
48.8%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khaleed barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Cici barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Gatotkaca barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Phoveus counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Bruno counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lolita counters Wanwan 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 Wanwan
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
How to play against Wanwan
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Back off at low HP rather than finishing the last trade.
Wanwan Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Wanwan is on the enemy team.
How to counter Yin+4.6%Decisivecommits its burst and leaves Wanwan alive
How to counter Ixia+4.0%Decisivenever gets Wanwan low enough to finish
How to counter Atlas+3.7%Decisivespends its lockdown early and leaves Wanwan the rest of the fight
How to counter Guinevere+3.0%Strongruns out of burst before Wanwan goes down
How to counter Gord+2.1%Strongtaxes an approach Wanwan makes anyway
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Wanwan in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Wanwan right now are Phoveus (+6.0% win rate advantage), Bruno (+3.2% win rate advantage), Irithel (+3.1% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Wanwan?
Against Wanwan, 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 Wanwan strong against?
Wanwan performs well into Yin, Ixia, Atlas. Avoid picking those heroes once Wanwan is locked on the enemy team.
Is Wanwan worth banning?
Wanwan currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 48.2% win rate at D 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 Wanwan?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Wanwan's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.