Counter Guide
Melissa Counter Picks
Cursed Needle
A
Marksman53.1% WRThe best counters for Melissa in Mobile Legends are Layla (53.1%), Harley (53.1%) and Aurora (53.1%), 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
8
measured win rate
Top counter
Layla
53.1% win rate
Best window
Mid game
to press your edge
How to Counter Melissa 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 data8Heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa in ranked matches.
LaylaTier C
MarksmanGold
Layla holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
53.1%
win rate
HarleyTier A
AssassinMageJungle, Mid
Harley blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
53.1%
win rate
AuroraTier D
MageMid
Aurora's crowd control locks down Melissa's mobility before they can dive or reset.
53.1%
win rate
ValeTier C
MageMid
Vale can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
53.1%
win rate
GatotkacaTier D
TankFighterRoam, EXP
Gatotkaca's hard CC pins Melissa in place, denying the resets that make Melissa slippery.
53.1%
win rate
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
53.1%
win rate
NanaTier C
MageMid
Long range Mages such as Xavier and Nana.
53.1%
win rate
YinTier C
FighterAssassinJungle, EXP
Yin's burst window opens on Melissa the moment they step up to deal damage.
51.3%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Melissa, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
Popol and KupaTier B
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
Strong fit
IrithelTier B
MarksmanGold
Irithel blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's hard CC pins Melissa in place, denying the resets that make Melissa slippery.
Strong fit
Heroes Melissa Is Strong Against
Melissa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Melissa when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
B
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Lolita based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
55.1%
4.0%
WR delta
Faramis
C
Melissa outscales Faramis as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
50.8%
3.1%
WR delta
Joy
D
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Joy. Control the tempo before Joy scales.
By phase
EML
47.2%
3.1%
WR delta
Zhuxin
D
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Zhuxin. Control the tempo before Zhuxin scales.
By phase
EML
46.6%
3.1%
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Mathilda. Control the tempo before Mathilda scales.
By phase
EML
45.1%
3.5%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Melissa
Melissa's counters are most effective during the mid game, averaging 56.2% win rate in that phase. Early game (53.3%) and late game (53.3%) are closer matchups. Look for mid game team fights and objective contests to press your advantage.
Early Game0-8 min
53.3%avg WR
Melissa is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
56.2%avg WR
Melissa is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
53.3%avg WR
Melissa is vulnerable here
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Melissa in MLBB are Layla, Harley, Aurora. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Melissa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Melissa performs best against Lolita, Faramis, Joy. In these matchups, Melissa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Melissa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Melissa peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases: either shut Melissa down early or outscale them.
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