Counter Guide
Alpha Counter Picks
Blade of Enmity
C
Fighter46.3% WRThe best counters for Alpha in Mobile Legends are Benedetta (+4.0 pp), Ling (+3.2 pp) and Mathilda (+3.1 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Where proven matchup data is thin, heroes are listed by kit match instead and labelled as such: a kit match says a hero's kit works into this profile, not that it wins the matchup.
Proven counters
8
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Benedetta
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Alpha in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by the win rate they gain in the matchup, measured from real matches. Kit matchups are not ranked and carry no measurement against this hero.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data8Heroes with a measured win rate over Alpha in ranked matches.
BenedettaTier A
AssassinFighterEXP
Benedetta holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+3.2
pp edge
MathildaTier D
SupportAssassinRoam
Mathilda holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+3.1
pp edge
X.BorgTier B
FighterEXP
X.Borg holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+2.9
pp edge
DiggieTier A
SupportRoam
Diggie's poke wears Alpha down before they can engage.
+2.7
pp edge
LancelotTier D
AssassinJungle
Lancelot holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
LyliaTier C
MageMid
Lylia holds a measured win-rate edge over Alpha in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
Chang'eTier C
MageMid
Chang'e's poke wears Alpha down before they can engage.
+1.6
pp edgeKit 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.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Alpha in place, denying the resets that make Alpha slippery.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Alpha in place, denying the resets that make Alpha slippery.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Alpha, cancelling the dashes Alpha relies on to get in and out.
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn chips Alpha from range, winning the lane before Alpha gets going.
Counters for Alpha by Lane and Role
Counters for Alpha, split by the lane you are up against them in and by the role you are playing. Each group is either measured from ranked win rates or, where no measured counter fits that slice, labelled as a kit match instead.
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Alpha
Laning against Alpha in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Alpha are Ling (+3.2 pp) and Lancelot (+2.3 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Alpha
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Alpha are Benedetta (+4.0 pp) and X.Borg (+2.9 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Alpha
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Alpha are Lylia (+2.3 pp) and Chang'e (+1.6 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Alpha
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Alpha are Benedetta (+4.0 pp), Ling (+3.2 pp), Mathilda (+3.1 pp) and Lancelot (+2.3 pp).
Best Support Counters for Alpha
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Alpha are Mathilda (+3.1 pp) and Diggie (+2.7 pp).
Heroes Alpha Is Strong Against
Alpha performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Alpha when you see them on the enemy team.
Phoveus
C
Alpha outscales Phoveus as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Barats
A
Alpha outscales Barats as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Odette
B
Alpha can close the gap on Odette and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Lukas
A
Alpha outscales Lukas as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Moskov
B
Alpha outscales Moskov as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Dyrroth
B
Alpha outscales Dyrroth as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Miya
A
Alpha has a favourable matchup against Miya based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.5
WR delta
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.
Early Game0-10 min
Alpha dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Alpha peaks here
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, Ling, Mathilda. 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 win rate 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 win rate over Alpha in ranked matches: Ling, Lancelot. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Alpha.
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