How to Counter Yin in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Yin?
- 1
Wanwan — out-trades Yin from attack range once the items land
Decisive+4.9%win rate advantage - 2
Esmeralda — soaks the combo and heals back through Yin's damage
Decisive+3.4%win rate advantage - 3
Johnson — locks Yin down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 4
Irithel — closes out fights Yin tried to survive
Strong+1.6%win rate advantage - 5
Uranus — outlasts Yin through sustained damage
Slight+1.4%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Yin
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
48.2%
Win rate
- #2
47.3%
Win rate
- #3
50.4%
Win rate
- #4
49.2%
Win rate
- #5
52.4%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Khaleed barely troubles Yin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hylos barely troubles Yin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Hilda barely troubles Yin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Roger barely troubles Yin in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Mathilda counters Yin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Esmeralda counters Yin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Uranus counters Yin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Irithel counters Yin in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Wanwan barely troubles Yin 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 Yin
- Blade Armor+80 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Antique Cuirass+40 Physical Defense blunts the physical damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Yin
- •Bait the burst combo, then fight during its cooldown.
- •Avoid narrow lanes and jungle walls during a teamfight.
Yin Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Yin is on the enemy team.
How to counter Minsitthar+2.7%Strongpicks the fight and loses control of it to Yin
How to counter Floryn+2.7%Strongshields a target Yin kills through the shield
How to counter Aurora+2.1%Stronglands the lockdown a beat after Yin has committed
How to counter Luo Yi+1.3%Slightcannot land its lockdown before Yin is already on top of it
How to counter Faramis+0.7%Slightcloses the gap and finds Yin still standing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Yin in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Yin right now are Wanwan (+4.9% win rate advantage), Esmeralda (+3.4% win rate advantage), Johnson (+1.6% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Yin?
Against Yin, build Blade Armor, Antique Cuirass, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Yin strong against?
Yin performs well into Minsitthar, Floryn, Aurora. Avoid picking those heroes once Yin is locked on the enemy team.
Is Yin worth banning?
Yin currently has a 1.6% ban rate and a 49.1% 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 Yin?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Yin's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.