Counter Guide
Argus Counter Picks
Dark Angel
A
Fighter53.8% WRThe best counters for Argus in Mobile Legends are Terizla (+3.5 pp), Uranus (+3.4 pp) and Esmeralda (+3.2 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
Terizla
+3.5 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Argus 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 Argus in ranked matches.
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla's crowd control locks down Argus's mobility before they can dive or reset.
+3.5
pp edge
UranusTier B
TankEXP
Uranus's durability lets them tank Argus's opener and turn the trade around.
+3.4
pp edge
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda's durability lets them tank Argus's opener and turn the trade around.
+3.2
pp edge
Lapu-LapuTier C
FighterEXP
Lapu-Lapu holds a measured win-rate edge over Argus in ranked matches.
+2.9
pp edge
RubyTier B
FighterEXP
Ruby can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
+2.8
pp edge
FredrinnTier A
FighterTankJungle
Fredrinn holds a measured win-rate edge over Argus in ranked matches.
+2.8
pp edge
BaratsTier A
TankFighterJungle
Barats's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
+2.7
pp edge
AkaiTier B
TankRoam
Akai can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
+2.1
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match4Heroes whose kit tends to work into Argus's profile. Nothing here is measured against Argus 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 Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo heals through Argus's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Argus by Lane and Role
Counters for Argus, 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 EXP Lane Counters for Argus
Laning against Argus in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Argus are Terizla (+3.5 pp), Uranus (+3.4 pp), Esmeralda (+3.2 pp), Lapu-Lapu (+2.9 pp) and Ruby (+2.8 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Argus
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Argus are Terizla (+3.5 pp), Lapu-Lapu (+2.9 pp), Ruby (+2.8 pp), Fredrinn (+2.8 pp) and Barats (+2.7 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Argus
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Argus are Terizla (+3.5 pp), Uranus (+3.4 pp), Esmeralda (+3.2 pp), Fredrinn (+2.8 pp) and Barats (+2.7 pp).
Heroes Argus Is Strong Against
Argus performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Argus when you see them on the enemy team.
Masha
S
Argus outscales Masha as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+4.2
WR delta
Saber
B
Argus outscales Saber as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Helcurt
B
Argus outscales Helcurt as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Karrie
C
Argus outscales Karrie as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Odette
B
Argus can close the gap on Odette and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Argus
Argus scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Argus does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Argus reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Argus dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Argus peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Argus. The bars rank Argus's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Argus in MLBB are Terizla, Uranus, Esmeralda. These heroes gain the most win rate against Argus based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Argus performs best against Masha, Saber, Helcurt. In these matchups, Argus has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Argus when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Argus 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 Argus reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Argus: Terizla, Lapu-Lapu, Ruby, Fredrinn, Barats. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Argus is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Argus in ranked matches: Terizla, Uranus, Esmeralda, Lapu-Lapu, Ruby. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Argus.
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