How to Counter Xavier in MLBB — October 2026

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

Which heroes counter Xavier?

  1. 1Natalia

    Natalia — follows Xavier through the escape and finishes the kill

    Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage
  2. 2Lolita

    Lolita — interrupts Xavier's combo at the moment it commits

    Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage
  3. 3Helcurt

    Helcurt — catches Xavier out of position and ends it there

    Strong+2.8%win rate advantage
  4. 4Angela

    Angela — peels the target Xavier came for

    Strong+1.7%win rate advantage
  5. 5Floryn

    Floryn — absorbs Xavier's combo and survives the trade

    Slight+1.0%win rate advantage

Best Counters to Xavier

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

  1. #1Natalia

    50.9%

    Win rate

  2. #2Helcurt

    46.9%

    Win rate

  3. #3Lolita

    54.0%

    Win rate

  4. #4Angela

    49.4%

    Win rate

  5. #5Zilong

    45.6%

    Win rate

Rank-dependent counters

  • HelcurtHelcurt barely troubles Xavier in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • YveYve counters Xavier in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • NataliaNatalia counters Xavier in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • ChipChip counters Xavier in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
  • LolitaLolita barely troubles Xavier in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • FlorynFloryn barely troubles Xavier in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
  • AamonAamon barely troubles Xavier 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 Xavier

  • Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
  • Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage

How to play against Xavier

  • •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which heroes counter Xavier in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Xavier right now are Natalia (+3.7% win rate advantage), Lolita (+3.4% win rate advantage), Helcurt (+2.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.

Which items counter Xavier?

Against Xavier, 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.

Is Xavier worth banning?

Xavier currently has a 0.1% ban rate and a 49.8% 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 Xavier?

Pick one of the counters above, respect Xavier's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.