Counter Guide
Balmond Counter Picks
Bloody Beast
C
Fighter47.8% WRThe best counters for Balmond in Mobile Legends are Cici (+4.0 pp), X.Borg (+3.5 pp) and Angela (+3.5 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
10
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Cici
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Balmond 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 data10Heroes with a measured win rate over Balmond in ranked matches.
CiciTier C
FighterEXP
Cici holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
X.BorgTier B
FighterEXP
X.Borg holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+3.5
pp edge
AngelaTier B
SupportRoam
Angela holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+3.5
pp edge
ValirTier A
MageMid
Valir holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+3.4
pp edge
EstesTier A
SupportRoam
Estes holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+3.0
pp edge
KarrieTier C
MarksmanGold
Karrie holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+2.9
pp edge
DiggieTier A
SupportRoam
Diggie chips Balmond from range, winning the lane before Balmond gets going.
+2.6
pp edge
KimmyTier C
MarksmanMageMid
Kimmy holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
HanzoTier A
AssassinJungle
Hanzo's poke wears Balmond down before they can engage.
+2.2
pp edge
HanabiTier S
MarksmanGold
Hanabi holds a measured win-rate edge over Balmond in ranked matches.
+2.0
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match2Heroes whose kit tends to work into Balmond's profile. Nothing here is measured against Balmond and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Balmond by Lane and Role
Counters for Balmond, 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 Balmond
In Jungle lane the only pick with a measured win rate over Balmond is Hanzo (+2.2 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Balmond
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Balmond are Cici (+4.0 pp) and X.Borg (+3.5 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Balmond
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Balmond are Valir (+3.4 pp) and Kimmy (+2.2 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Balmond
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Balmond are Karrie (+2.9 pp), Kimmy (+2.2 pp) and Hanabi (+2.0 pp).
Best Support Counters for Balmond
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Balmond are Angela (+3.5 pp), Estes (+3.0 pp) and Diggie (+2.6 pp).
Heroes Balmond Is Strong Against
Balmond performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Balmond when you see them on the enemy team.
Lukas
A
Balmond has a favourable matchup against Lukas based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.3
WR delta
Barats
A
Balmond outscales Barats as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Chip
C
Balmond has a favourable matchup against Chip based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Saber
B
Balmond has a favourable matchup against Saber based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Phoveus
C
Balmond has a favourable matchup against Phoveus based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Martis
C
Balmond has a favourable matchup against Martis based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Balmond
Balmond scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Balmond does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Balmond reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Balmond dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Balmond peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Balmond. The bars rank Balmond's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Balmond in MLBB are Cici, X.Borg, Angela. These heroes gain the most win rate against Balmond based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Balmond performs best against Lukas, Barats, Chip. In these matchups, Balmond has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Balmond when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Balmond 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 Balmond reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Balmond: Cici, X.Borg. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Balmond is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Balmond in ranked matches: Hanzo. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Balmond.
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