Counter Guide
Yi Sun-shin Counter Picks
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AssassinMarksman51.4% WRThe best counters for Yi Sun-shin in Mobile Legends are Karina (53.7%), Hayabusa (51.4%) and Uranus (51.4%), 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
Karina
53.7% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Yi Sun-shin 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 Yi Sun-shin in ranked matches.
KarinaTier D
AssassinJungle
Karina holds a measured win-rate edge over Yi Sun-shin in ranked matches.
53.7%
win rate
HayabusaTier C
AssassinJungle
Hayabusa's burst can delete Yi Sun-shin before they deal damage in a fight.
51.4%
win rate
UranusTier C
TankEXP
Uranus's sustain outlasts Yi Sun-shin's burst and wins extended trades.
51.4%
win rate
OdetteTier C
MageMid
Odette blows up Yi Sun-shin in one rotation, punishing Yi Sun-shin's thin health pool.
50.3%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Yi Sun-shin, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
BaratsTier C
TankFighterJungle
Barats's crowd control locks down Yi Sun-shin's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
HanzoTier A
AssassinJungle
Hanzo blows up Yi Sun-shin in one rotation, punishing Yi Sun-shin's thin health pool.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Yi Sun-shin, cancelling the dashes Yi Sun-shin relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Yi Sun-shin in place, denying the resets that make Yi Sun-shin slippery.
Strong fit
BaneTier C
FighterMageJungle, EXP
Bane blows up Yi Sun-shin in one rotation, punishing Yi Sun-shin's thin health pool.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Yi Sun-shin in place, denying the resets that make Yi Sun-shin slippery.
Strong fit
Heroes Yi Sun-shin Is Strong Against
Yi Sun-shin performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Yi Sun-shin when you see them on the enemy team.
Khufra
A
Yi Sun-shin outscales Khufra as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
54.7%
1.6%
WR delta
Ling
A
Yi Sun-shin outscales Ling as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.9%
1.5%
WR delta
Benedetta
B
Yi Sun-shin outscales Benedetta as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.3%
1.8%
WR delta
Thamuz
B
Yi Sun-shin outscales Thamuz as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
49.7%
1.6%
WR delta
Wanwan
D
Yi Sun-shin's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Wanwan before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
47.9%
1.5%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Yi Sun-shin
Yi Sun-shin is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 67.8% win rate. As the match progresses, Yi Sun-shin becomes harder to shut down (52.9% mid, 48.5% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Yi Sun-shin can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
67.8%avg WR
Yi Sun-shin is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
52.9%avg WR
Yi Sun-shin is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
48.5%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Yi Sun-shin in MLBB are Karina, Hayabusa, Uranus. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Yi Sun-shin based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Yi Sun-shin performs best against Khufra, Ling, Benedetta. In these matchups, Yi Sun-shin has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Yi Sun-shin when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Yi Sun-shin 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 Yi Sun-shin has the advantage.
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