Counter Guide
Esmeralda Counter Picks
Astrologer
B
TankMage49.1% WRThe best counters for Esmeralda in Mobile Legends are Dyrroth (+4.1 pp), Karrie (+2.9 pp) and Natan (+2.9 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
7
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Dyrroth
+4.1 pp win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Esmeralda 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 data7Heroes with a measured win rate over Esmeralda in ranked matches.
DyrrothTier B
FighterEXP, Jungle
Dyrroth's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
+4.1
pp edge
KarrieTier C
MarksmanGold
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.
+2.9
pp edge
NatanTier B
MarksmanGold
Natan's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
+2.9
pp edge
FredrinnTier A
FighterTankJungle
Fredrinn holds a measured win-rate edge over Esmeralda in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
LunoxTier C
MageMid
Lunox's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.5
pp edge
JulianTier B
AssassinFighterJungle
Julian holds a measured win-rate edge over Esmeralda in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
GuinevereTier A
FighterEXP
Guinevere's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
+1.8
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match5Heroes 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.
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn chips Esmeralda from range, winning the lane before Esmeralda gets going.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst can delete Esmeralda before they deal damage in a fight.
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
BenedettaTier A
AssassinFighterEXP
Benedetta's burst window opens on Esmeralda the moment they step up to deal damage.
Counters for Esmeralda by Lane and Role
Counters for Esmeralda, 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 EXP Lane Counters for Esmeralda
Laning against Esmeralda in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Esmeralda are Dyrroth (+4.1 pp) and Guinevere (+1.8 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Esmeralda
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Esmeralda are Dyrroth (+4.1 pp), Fredrinn (+2.6 pp), Julian (+2.2 pp) and Guinevere (+1.8 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Esmeralda
The only Mage with a measured win rate over Esmeralda is Lunox (+2.5 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Esmeralda
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Esmeralda are Karrie (+2.9 pp) and Natan (+2.9 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Esmeralda
The only Tank with a measured win rate over Esmeralda is Fredrinn (+2.6 pp).
Heroes Esmeralda Is Strong Against
Esmeralda performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Esmeralda when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
A
Esmeralda works well against heroes with shields, like Akai and Lolita, because her skills not only ignore their shields, but she also converts them into her own.
By phase
EML
+5.9
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Mathilda. Control the tempo before Mathilda scales.
By phase
EML
+4.1
WR delta
Diggie
A
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Diggie. Control the tempo before Diggie scales.
By phase
EML
+3.4
WR delta
Marcel
S
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Marcel. Control the tempo before Marcel scales.
By phase
EML
+3.3
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Lapu-Lapu. Control the tempo before Lapu-Lapu scales.
By phase
EML
+3.3
WR delta
Argus
A
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Argus. Control the tempo before Argus scales.
By phase
EML
+3.2
WR delta
Paquito
A
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Paquito. Control the tempo before Paquito scales.
By phase
EML
+3.1
WR delta
Jawhead
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Jawhead. Control the tempo before Jawhead scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Yin
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Yin. Control the tempo before Yin scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Akai
B
Esmeralda works well against heroes with shields, like Akai and Lolita, because her skills not only ignore their shields, but she also converts them into her own.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Phoveus
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Phoveus. Control the tempo before Phoveus scales.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Hilda
A
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Hilda. Control the tempo before Hilda scales.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Grock
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Grock. Control the tempo before Grock scales.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Aldous
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Aldous. Control the tempo before Aldous scales.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Chang'e
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Chang'e. Control the tempo before Chang'e scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Badang
B
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Badang. Control the tempo before Badang scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Chou
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Chou. Control the tempo before Chou scales.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Kagura
B
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Kagura. Control the tempo before Kagura scales.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Nana
C
Esmeralda has a strong early game advantage over Nana. Control the tempo before Nana scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
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.
Early Game0-10 min
Esmeralda peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
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 Dyrroth, Karrie, 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, Diggie. 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: 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, Guinevere. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Esmeralda.
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