How to Counter Zetian in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Zetian?
- 1
Gloo — walls off the ground Zetian needs to work
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 2
Valentina — deletes Zetian from range before the gap ever closes
Strong+2.2%win rate advantage - 3
Floryn — peels the target Zetian came for
Strong+1.8%win rate advantage - 4
Mathilda — absorbs Zetian's combo and survives the trade
Slight+1.5%win rate advantage - 5
Minotaur — locks Zetian down long enough for the team to answer
Slight+0.9%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Zetian
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
45.7%
Win rate
- #2
54.1%
Win rate
- #3
54.0%
Win rate
- #4
53.3%
Win rate
- #5
45.0%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Mathilda counters Zetian in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Gloo barely troubles Zetian in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Minotaur barely troubles Zetian in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Irithel barely troubles Zetian in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Floryn counters Zetian in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Lunox counters Zetian 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 Zetian
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Tough BootsFortitude shortens the lockdown that sets up the kill
How to play against Zetian
- •Spread out and save your dash for the first crowd-control cast.
Zetian Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Zetian is on the enemy team.
How to counter Tigreal+2.6%Strongcannot land its lockdown before Zetian is already on top of it
How to counter Natalia+1.8%Strongfollows Zetian in and cannot get back out
How to counter Pharsa+1.2%Slighttaxes an approach Zetian makes anyway
How to counter Miya+0.5%Slightwaits for a kill Zetian does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Zetian in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Zetian right now are Gloo (+2.2% win rate advantage), Valentina (+2.2% win rate advantage), Floryn (+1.8% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Zetian?
Against Zetian, build Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Tough Boots. Item counters work after the draft is over, so they are the answer when you are already in the match.
Who is Zetian strong against?
Zetian performs well into Tigreal, Natalia, Pharsa. Avoid picking those heroes once Zetian is locked on the enemy team.
Is Zetian worth banning?
Zetian currently has a 3.9% ban rate and a 50.9% win rate at A 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 Zetian?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Zetian's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.