Counter Guide
Lapu-Lapu Counter Picks
Courageous Blade
C
Fighter48.6% WRThe best counters for Lapu-Lapu in Mobile Legends are Harith (53.0%), Lesley (52.3%) and Claude (51.0%), ranked by measured head-to-head win rate from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Estimated picks are matched by role and kit and clearly labelled where proven matchup data is thin.
Proven counters
4
measured win rate
Top counter
Harith
53.0% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Lapu-Lapu in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by win rate from real matches; estimated picks are matched by role and kit.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data4Heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
HarithTier D
MageGold, Jungle
Harith holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
53.0%
win rate
LesleyTier B
MarksmanAssassinGold
Lapu-Lapu is countered by agile Marksmen who can knock him away, such as Lesley and Moskov. They can speed up or blink to avoid Lapu-Lapu's Ultimate, and use knockback effects to interrupt his 1st Skill in Great Sword stance or to keep him away.
52.3%
win rate
ClaudeTier C
MarksmanGold
Claude holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
51.0%
win rate
EsmeraldaTier C
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda heals through Lapu-Lapu's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
50.9%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Lapu-Lapu, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
MinsittharTier S
FighterEXP, Roam
Minsitthar can chain-stun Lapu-Lapu, cancelling the dashes Lapu-Lapu relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla can chain-stun Lapu-Lapu, cancelling the dashes Lapu-Lapu relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Strong fit
Heroes Lapu-Lapu Is Strong Against
Lapu-Lapu performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Lapu-Lapu when you see them on the enemy team.
Argus
A
Lapu-Lapu outscales Argus as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
53.9%
2.3%
WR delta
Hanabi
S
Lapu-Lapu has a favourable matchup against Hanabi based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
53.9%
2.1%
WR delta
Popol and Kupa
B
Lapu-Lapu outscales Popol and Kupa as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
53.2%
2.5%
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Lapu-Lapu outscales Silvanna as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.0%
2.1%
WR delta
Vale
C
Lapu-Lapu can close the gap on Vale and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
50.6%
2.0%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 60.8% win rate. As the match progresses, Lapu-Lapu becomes harder to shut down (50.1% mid, 44.9% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Lapu-Lapu can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
60.8%avg WR
Lapu-Lapu is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
50.1%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
44.9%avg WR
Lapu-Lapu is strong here
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Lapu-Lapu in MLBB are Harith, Lesley, Claude. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Lapu-Lapu based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Lapu-Lapu performs best against Argus, Hanabi, Popol and Kupa. In these matchups, Lapu-Lapu has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Lapu-Lapu when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Lapu-Lapu is strongest in the early game. Counter picks are most effective later in the match, so try to extend the game and avoid early skirmishes where Lapu-Lapu has the advantage.
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