How to Counter X.Borg in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter X.Borg?
- 1
Benedetta — catches X.Borg out of position and ends it there
Decisive+3.7%win rate advantage - 2
Ling — follows X.Borg through the escape and finishes the kill
Strong+3.0%win rate advantage - 3
Zilong — stays on X.Borg once the trade begins
Strong+2.3%win rate advantage - 4
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against X.Borg
Strong+1.9%win rate advantage - 5
Paquito — runs X.Borg down once it disengages
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage
Best Counters to X.Borg
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
45.0%
Win rate
- #2
52.4%
Win rate
- #3
54.1%
Win rate
- #4
52.4%
Win rate
- #5
48.7%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Benedetta barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Wanwan barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Valentina counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Yve barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Angela barely troubles X.Borg in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Zilong counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Ling counters X.Borg in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Helcurt counters X.Borg 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 X.Borg
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Dominance IceFortress Shield cuts the shields and HP regen keeping it alive
How to play against X.Borg
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Commit as a group so your damage outpaces the healing.
X.Borg Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when X.Borg is on the enemy team.
How to counter Baxia+6.2%Decisiveloses the straight damage trade to X.Borg
How to counter Barats+5.6%Decisivespends its lockdown early and leaves X.Borg the rest of the fight
How to counter Terizla+4.6%Decisivecannot land its lockdown before X.Borg is already on top of it
How to counter Martis+4.5%Decisivecharges in and has no answer once X.Borg turns on it
How to counter Balmond+4.4%Decisivegrinds the duel out and still bleeds out against X.Borg
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter X.Borg in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to X.Borg right now are Benedetta (+3.7% win rate advantage), Ling (+3.0% win rate advantage), Zilong (+2.3% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter X.Borg?
Against X.Borg, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Dominance Ice. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is X.Borg strong against?
X.Borg performs well into Baxia, Barats, Terizla. Avoid picking those heroes once X.Borg is locked on the enemy team.
Is X.Borg worth banning?
X.Borg currently has a 1.7% ban rate and a 49.6% 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 X.Borg?
Pick one of the counters above, respect X.Borg's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.