
Esmeralda Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
The best counters for Esmeralda in Mobile Legends are Dyrroth (+3.3 pp), Karrie (+3.3 pp) and Lunox (+3.1 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 data8Heroes with a measured edge over Esmeralda in ranked matches.
- 1
Dyrroth
Dyrroth's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 3.3 percentage points - 2
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 3.3 percentage points - 3
Lunox
Lunox's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
win rate edge of 3.1 percentage points - 4
Natan
Natan's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
win rate edge of 3.0 percentage points - 5
Alice

Plays the same EXP lane as Esmeralda. The fifth-largest edge among Esmeralda's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 6
Fredrinn

One of Esmeralda's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.3 percentage points - 7
Julian

One of Esmeralda's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.3 percentage points - 8
Kalea

One of Esmeralda's 8 measured counters.
win rate edge of 1.7 percentage points
Kit Matchups
Kit match4Heroes 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.
Floryn
Floryn chips Esmeralda from range, winning the lane before Esmeralda gets going.
Popol and Kupa
Popol and Kupa's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
Bruno
Bruno's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
Gord
Gord's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
Counters for Esmeralda by Lane and Role
Best EXP Lane Counters for Esmeralda
2Dyrroth leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Alice (+2.5 pp). Roles: Fighter 1, Tank 1, Mage 1.
Best Fighter Counters for Esmeralda
4Dyrroth leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Fredrinn (+2.3 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Dyrroth.
Best Mage Counters for Esmeralda
2Lunox leads with +3.1 pp, ahead of Alice (+2.5 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Alice.
Best Marksman (MM) Counters for Esmeralda
2Karrie leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Natan (+3.0 pp). None of them is listed in Esmeralda's lane (EXP).
Best Tank Counters for Esmeralda
2Alice leads with +2.5 pp, ahead of Fredrinn (+2.3 pp). Also in Esmeralda's lane (EXP): Alice.
Game Phase Analysis for Esmeralda
Esmeralda'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 Esmeralda drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
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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 Dyrroth, Karrie, Lunox. 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 relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Esmeralda is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Tank heroes hold a measured edge over Esmeralda: Alice, 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 edge over Esmeralda in ranked matches: Dyrroth, Alice. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Esmeralda.