Alpha Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
Fighter48.9% WRThe best counters for Alpha in Mobile Legends are Benedetta (+3.7 pp), X.Borg (+3.1 pp) and Valir (+2.6 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
How to Counter Alpha in Mobile Legends
Proven Counters
Ranked data8Heroes with a measured edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
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Benedetta
Plays the same EXP lane as Alpha. The largest edge among Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 3.7 percentage points - 2
X.BorgPlays the same EXP lane as Alpha. The second-largest edge among Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 3.1 percentage points - 3
Valir
The third-largest edge among Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.6 percentage points - 4
Diggie
Diggie's poke wears Alpha down before they can engage.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 5
KajaThe fifth-largest edge among Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.2 percentage points - 6
LyliaOne of Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.1 percentage points - 7
LancelotShares the jungle with Alpha. One of Alpha's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 1.7 percentage points - 8
Chang'eChang'e's poke wears Alpha down before they can engage.
win rate edge of 1.4 percentage points
Kit Matchups
Kit match4Heroes whose kit tends to work into Alpha's profile. Nothing here is measured against Alpha and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelMarcel's hard CC pins Alpha in place, denying the resets that make Alpha slippery.
Khufra
Khufra can chain-stun Alpha, cancelling the dashes Alpha relies on to get in and out.
FlorynFloryn chips Alpha from range, winning the lane before Alpha gets going.
MinotaurMinotaur's hard CC pins Alpha in place, denying the resets that make Alpha slippery.
Counters for Alpha by Lane and Role
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Alpha
1Lancelot is the only pick here with a measured edge over Alpha (+1.7 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Alpha
2Benedetta leads with +3.7 pp, ahead of X.Borg (+3.1 pp). Also in Alpha's lane (Jungle / EXP): Benedetta, X.Borg.
Best Mage Counters for Alpha
3Valir leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Lylia (+2.1 pp). None of them is listed in Alpha's lane (Jungle / EXP).
Best Assassin Counters for Alpha
2Benedetta leads with +3.7 pp, ahead of Lancelot (+1.7 pp). Also in Alpha's lane (Jungle / EXP): Benedetta, Lancelot.
Best Support Counters for Alpha
2Diggie leads with +2.5 pp, ahead of Kaja (+2.2 pp). None of them is listed in Alpha's lane (Jungle / EXP).
Game Phase Analysis for Alpha
Alpha scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Alpha does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Alpha reaches full power.
Alpha dips here
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Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Alpha. The bars rank Alpha's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Alpha in MLBB are Benedetta, X.Borg, Valir. These heroes gain the most win rate against Alpha based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Alpha performs best against Phoveus, Barats, Odette. In these matchups, Alpha has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Alpha when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Alpha scales well into the late game. Counter picks are most effective early, so apply pressure in the first 10 minutes to build a lead before Alpha reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured edge over Alpha: Benedetta, X.Borg. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Alpha is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured edge over Alpha in ranked matches: Lancelot. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Alpha.
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