Counter Guide
Ling Counter Picks
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Assassin52.9% WRThe best counters for Ling in Mobile Legends are Lukas (52.9%), Masha (52.9%) and Natalia (52.9%), 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
12
measured win rate
Top counter
Lukas
52.9% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Ling 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 data12Heroes with a measured win rate over Ling in ranked matches.
LukasTier A
FighterEXP, Jungle
Lukas heals through Ling's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
52.9%
win rate
MashaTier S
FighterTankEXP
Masha shields the carry and makes Ling's assassinations far riskier.
52.9%
win rate
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia matches up well into Ling by role and kit.
52.9%
win rate
FreyaTier C
FighterEXP, Jungle
Freya holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
ArlottTier C
FighterAssassinEXP
Arlott holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
BrunoTier D
MarksmanGold
Bruno holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
CyclopsTier B
MageMid
Cyclops matches up well into Ling by role and kit.
52.9%
win rate
LunoxTier D
MageMid
Lunox holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn's peel and protection blunt Ling's dives onto the backline.
52.9%
win rate
Yi Sun-shinTier S
AssassinMarksmanJungle
Yi Sun-shin holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
MathildaTier D
SupportAssassinRoam
Mathilda's frontline presence forces Ling to dive into a wall of protection.
52.9%
win rate
SaberTier S
AssassinJungle, Roam
Saber matches up well into Ling by role and kit.
52.9%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Ling, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
BaratsTier C
TankFighterJungle
Barats's crowd control locks down Ling's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra's hard CC pins Ling in place, denying the resets that make Ling slippery.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Ling in place, denying the resets that make Ling slippery.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's crowd control locks down Ling's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Ling, cancelling the dashes Ling relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas can chain-stun Ling, cancelling the dashes Ling relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
Heroes Ling Is Strong Against
Ling performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Ling when you see them on the enemy team.
Gloo
S
Ling has a favourable matchup against Gloo based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
55.1%
4.4%
WR delta
Hanzo
A
Ling has a favourable matchup against Hanzo based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
52.1%
4.1%
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Ling has a favourable matchup against Silvanna based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
52.0%
3.0%
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Ling has a favourable matchup against X.Borg based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
50.3%
4.0%
WR delta
Alpha
D
Ling outscales Alpha as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
46.4%
3.2%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Ling
Ling is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 60.6% win rate. As the match progresses, Ling becomes harder to shut down (48.6% mid, 52.7% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Ling can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
60.6%avg WR
Ling is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
48.6%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
52.7%avg WR
Ling is vulnerable here
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Ling in MLBB are Lukas, Masha, Natalia. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Ling based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Ling performs best against Gloo, Hanzo, Silvanna. In these matchups, Ling has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Ling when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Ling 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 Ling has the advantage.
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