Esmeralda Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
Tank
Mage47.8% WRThe best counters for Esmeralda in Mobile Legends are Karrie (+3.5 pp), Dyrroth (+3.3 pp) and Natan (+2.8 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
How to Counter Esmeralda in Mobile Legends
Proven Counters
Ranked data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Esmeralda in ranked matches.
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Karrie
Esmeralda is countered by highly mobile Marksmen, such as Karrie and Lesley, because she lacks the burst damage to finish them off quickly and can't keep up with their mobility.
win rate edge of 3.5 percentage points - 2
Dyrroth
Dyrroth's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 3.3 percentage points - 3
NatanNatan's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 2.8 percentage points - 4
Julian
The fourth-largest edge among Esmeralda's 9 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.7 percentage points - 5
LunoxLunox's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
win rate edge of 2.7 percentage points - 6
EdithEdith's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 2.6 percentage points - 7
GlooPlays the same EXP lane as Esmeralda. One of Esmeralda's 9 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 8
FredrinnOne of Esmeralda's 9 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.3 percentage points - 9
GuinevereGuinevere's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
win rate edge of 2.1 percentage points
Kit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes whose kit tends to work into Esmeralda's profile. Nothing here is measured against Esmeralda and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Esmeralda by Lane and Role
Best EXP Lane Counters for Esmeralda
4Dyrroth leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Edith (+2.6 pp). Roles: Fighter 2, Tank 2, Marksman 1.
Best Fighter Counters for Esmeralda
4Dyrroth leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Julian (+2.7 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Dyrroth, Guinevere.
Best Mage Counters for Esmeralda
1Lunox is the only pick here with a measured edge over Esmeralda (+2.7 pp). Lunox is not listed in Esmeralda's lane (EXP).
Best Marksman (MM) Counters for Esmeralda
3Karrie leads with +3.5 pp, ahead of Natan (+2.8 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Edith.
Best Tank Counters for Esmeralda
3Edith leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Gloo (+2.5 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Edith, Gloo.
Game Phase Analysis for Esmeralda
Esmeralda is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Esmeralda does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Esmeralda once the game opens up.
Esmeralda peaks here
In between
Esmeralda dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Esmeralda. The bars rank Esmeralda's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Esmeralda in MLBB are Karrie, Dyrroth, Natan. These heroes gain the most win rate against Esmeralda based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Esmeralda performs best against Lolita, Mathilda, Marcel. In these matchups, Esmeralda has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Esmeralda when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Esmeralda is strongest in the early game. Counter picks are most effective later in the match, so try to extend the game and avoid early skirmishes where Esmeralda has the advantage.
In ranked matches these Tank heroes hold a measured win rate over Esmeralda: Edith, Gloo, Fredrinn. Pick one of them when you are on Tank duty and Esmeralda is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Esmeralda in ranked matches: Dyrroth, Edith, Gloo, Guinevere. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Esmeralda.
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