Counter Guide
Cyclops Counter Picks
Starsoul Magician
B
Mage51.1% WRThe best counters for Cyclops in Mobile Legends are Lolita (+9.3 pp), Estes (+3.9 pp) and Minotaur (+2.6 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
5
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Lolita
+9.3 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Cyclops 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 data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Cyclops in ranked matches.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita holds a measured win-rate edge over Cyclops in ranked matches.
+9.3
pp edge
EstesTier A
SupportRoam
Estes holds a measured win-rate edge over Cyclops in ranked matches.
+3.9
pp edge
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur holds a measured win-rate edge over Cyclops in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa blows up Cyclops in one rotation, punishing Cyclops's thin health pool.
+2.5
pp edge
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas holds a measured win-rate edge over Cyclops in ranked matches.
+2.5
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Cyclops's profile. Nothing here is measured against Cyclops and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord's burst window opens on Cyclops the moment they step up to deal damage.
ArgusTier A
FighterEXP
Argus's burst window opens on Cyclops the moment they step up to deal damage.
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst window opens on Cyclops the moment they step up to deal damage.
BenedettaTier A
AssassinFighterEXP
Benedetta's burst can delete Cyclops before they deal damage in a fight.
HanzoTier A
AssassinJungle
Hanzo blows up Cyclops in one rotation, punishing Cyclops's thin health pool.
EudoraTier A
MageMid
Eudora blows up Cyclops in one rotation, punishing Cyclops's thin health pool.
Counters for Cyclops by Lane and Role
Counters for Cyclops, 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 Mid Lane Counters for Cyclops
Kit matchNo Mid lane hero holds a measured win rate over Cyclops yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Yve and Vale.
Best Mage Counters for Cyclops
Kit matchNo Mage holds a measured win rate over Cyclops yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Bane and Yve.
Best Tank Counters for Cyclops
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Cyclops are Lolita (+9.3 pp), Minotaur (+2.6 pp) and Atlas (+2.5 pp).
Best Support Counters for Cyclops
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Cyclops are Lolita (+9.3 pp), Estes (+3.9 pp) and Minotaur (+2.6 pp).
Heroes Cyclops Is Strong Against
Cyclops performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Cyclops when you see them on the enemy team.
Natalia
B
Cyclops has a favourable matchup against Natalia based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+4.6
WR delta
Marcel
S
Cyclops outscales Marcel as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+3.6
WR delta
Wanwan
C
Cyclops has a favourable matchup against Wanwan based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.1
WR delta
Joy
C
Cyclops outscales Joy as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Cyclops has a favourable matchup against Mathilda based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Moskov
B
Cyclops has a favourable matchup against Moskov based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Hirara
A
Cyclops outscales Hirara as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Aldous
C
Cyclops has a strong early game advantage over Aldous. Control the tempo before Aldous scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Chou
C
Cyclops has a favourable matchup against Chou based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Kaja
C
Cyclops outscales Kaja as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Cyclops
Cyclops scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Cyclops does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Cyclops reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Cyclops dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Cyclops peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Cyclops. The bars rank Cyclops's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Cyclops in MLBB are Lolita, Estes, Minotaur. These heroes gain the most win rate against Cyclops based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Cyclops performs best against Natalia, Marcel, Wanwan. In these matchups, Cyclops has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Cyclops when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Cyclops 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 Cyclops reaches full power.
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