Chou Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
Fighter45.1% WRThe best counters for Chou in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (+2.6 pp), Phoveus (+2.5 pp) and Cyclops (+2.4 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
How to Counter Chou in Mobile Legends
Proven Counters
Ranked data5Heroes with a measured edge over Chou in ranked matches.
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Esmeralda
Plays the same EXP lane as Chou. The largest edge among Chou's 5 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.6 percentage points - 2
PhoveusPlays the same EXP lane as Chou. The second-largest edge among Chou's 5 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 3
CyclopsThe third-largest edge among Chou's 5 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.4 percentage points - 4
KhufraKhufra can chain-stun Chou, cancelling the dashes Chou relies on to get in and out.
win rate edge of 1.9 percentage points - 5
LukasPlays the same EXP lane as Chou. The fifth-largest edge among Chou's 5 measured counters.
win rate edge of 1.7 percentage points
Kit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Chou's profile. Nothing here is measured against Chou and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Marcel
Marcel's hard CC pins Chou in place, denying the resets that make Chou slippery.
DiggieDiggie chips Chou from range, winning the lane before Chou gets going.
FlorynFloryn's poke wears Chou down before they can engage.
MinotaurMinotaur's hard CC pins Chou in place, denying the resets that make Chou slippery.
CarmillaCarmilla can chain-stun Chou, cancelling the dashes Chou relies on to get in and out.
LolitaLolita can chain-stun Chou, cancelling the dashes Chou relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Chou by Lane and Role
Best EXP Lane Counters for Chou
3Esmeralda leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Phoveus (+2.5 pp). Roles: Tank 1, Mage 1, Fighter 2.
Best Roam Lane Counters for Chou
1Khufra is the only pick here with a measured edge over Chou (+1.9 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Chou
2Phoveus leads with +2.5 pp, ahead of Lukas (+1.7 pp). Also in Chou's lane (EXP / Roam): Phoveus, Lukas.
Best Mage Counters for Chou
2Esmeralda leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Cyclops (+2.4 pp). Also in Chou's lane (EXP / Roam): Esmeralda.
Best Tank Counters for Chou
2Esmeralda leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Khufra (+1.9 pp). Also in Chou's lane (EXP / Roam): Esmeralda, Khufra.
Game Phase Analysis for Chou
Chou's 10 measured matchups do not separate by match length: no phase leads the others by more than that sample can resolve. There is no single window where Chou drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
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Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Chou. The bars rank Chou's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Chou in MLBB are Esmeralda, Phoveus, Cyclops. These heroes gain the most win rate against Chou based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Chou performs best against X.Borg, Fanny, Beatrix. In these matchups, Chou has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Chou when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Chou is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Chou is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured edge over Chou: Phoveus, Lukas. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Chou is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured edge over Chou in ranked matches: Esmeralda, Phoveus, Lukas. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Chou.