How to Counter Wanwan in MLBB — October 2026

Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.

Which heroes counter Wanwan?

  1. 1Phoveus

    Phoveus — grinds the duel out and heals through Wanwan's poke

    Decisive+6.0%win rate advantage
  2. 2Irithel

    Irithel — out-trades Wanwan from attack range once the items land

    Strong+3.1%win rate advantage
  3. 3Cyclops

    Cyclops — shapes the fight from range and denies Wanwan an entry

    Strong+2.7%win rate advantage
  4. 4Khufra

    Khufra — locks Wanwan down long enough for the team to answer

    Strong+2.2%win rate advantage
  5. 5Lunox

    Lunox — deletes Wanwan from range before the gap ever closes

    Strong+2.2%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Wanwan

Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).

  1. #1Phoveus

    48.1%

    Win rate

  2. #2Bruno
    Bruno▲ Rising

    Marksman

    How to counter Bruno

    53.0%

    Win rate

  3. #3Khufra

    54.5%

    Win rate

  4. #4Faramis

    51.3%

    Win rate

  5. #5Lunox

    48.8%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • LolitaLolita counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • IrithelIrithel barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • FaramisFaramis counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • RubyRuby barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • LunoxLunox barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • HarleyHarley barely troubles Wanwan in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • BrunoBruno counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • CyclopsCyclops counters Wanwan in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • PhoveusPhoveus barely troubles Wanwan 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Wanwan in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Wanwan right now are Phoveus (+6.0% win rate advantage), Irithel (+3.1% win rate advantage), Cyclops (+2.7% 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 48.1% 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.