How to Counter Zhask in MLBB — October 2026
Draft phasePick one of these if the draft is still open.
Which heroes counter Zhask?
- 1
Natan — out-trades Zhask from attack range once the items land
Strong+3.1%win rate advantage - 2
Estes — peels the target Zhask came for
Strong+2.6%win rate advantage - 3
Alice — soaks the combo and heals back through Zhask's damage
Strong+2.5%win rate advantage - 4
Belerick — locks Zhask down long enough for the team to answer
Strong+2.1%win rate advantage - 5
Sun — wins the straight damage trade against Zhask
Strong+2.0%win rate advantage
Best Counters to Zhask
Win rates shown match the selected rank (past 7 days).
- #1
51.3%
Win rate
- #2
47.0%
Win rate
- #3
52.1%
Win rate
- #4
52.8%
Win rate
- #5
50.9%
Win rate
Rank-dependent counters
Chip barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Bane barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Balmond barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Natan counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Baxia barely troubles Zhask in Epic but becomes a real counter in Mythic+ — it needs coordinated, high-skill play to work.
Faramis counters Zhask in Epic but falls off in Mythic+ — an execution-dependent pick that punishes lower-rank play.
Marcel counters Zhask 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 Zhask
- Athena's Shield+48 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
- Dominance Ice+40 Magic Defense blunts the magic damage
How to play against Zhask
- •Disengage early — retreating late hands over a free kill.
Zhask Is Strong Against
Avoid picking these heroes when Zhask is on the enemy team.
How to counter Arlott+2.2%Strongcharges in and has no answer once Zhask turns on it
How to counter Kaja+1.3%Slightcloses the gap and finds Zhask still standing
How to counter Diggie+0.7%Slightabsorbs the first trade and still loses the second to Zhask
How to counter Wanwan+0.1%Slightwaits for a kill Zhask does not let it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroes counter Zhask in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters to Zhask right now are Natan (+3.1% win rate advantage), Estes (+2.6% win rate advantage), Alice (+2.5% win rate advantage). These matchup scores are recomputed from current-patch data, so they track the live meta.
Which items counter Zhask?
Against Zhask, 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.
Who is Zhask strong against?
Zhask performs well into Arlott, Kaja, Diggie. Avoid picking those heroes once Zhask is locked on the enemy team.
Is Zhask worth banning?
Zhask currently has a 0.4% ban rate and a 51.8% 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 Zhask?
Pick one of the counters above, respect Zhask's power spikes, and adjust your build defensively for the matchup.