Counter Guide
Harley Counter Picks
Mage Genius
C
AssassinMage47.3% WRThe best counters for Harley in Mobile Legends are Lolita (+4.0 pp), Sun (+3.2 pp) and Popol and Kupa (+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
8
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Lolita
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Harley 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 data8Heroes with a measured win rate over Harley in ranked matches.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Harley is countered by tanky heroes like Lolita and Uranus, because Harley can't deal enough meaningful damage to them and they can block and tank his Ultimate for their teammates.
+4.0
pp edge
SunTier S
FighterEXP, Jungle
Sun holds a measured win-rate edge over Harley in ranked matches.
+3.2
pp edge
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa holds a measured win-rate edge over Harley in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia holds a measured win-rate edge over Harley in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's sustain outlasts Harley's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.4
pp edge
HildaTier A
FighterTankRoam, EXP
Hilda heals through Harley's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+2.3
pp edge
KhaleedTier B
FighterRoam, EXP
Khaleed's sustain outlasts Harley's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.2
pp edge
RogerTier C
FighterMarksmanJungle
Roger holds a measured win-rate edge over Harley in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match4Heroes whose kit tends to work into Harley's profile. Nothing here is measured against Harley and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel can chain-stun Harley, cancelling the dashes Harley relies on to get in and out.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Harley, cancelling the dashes Harley relies on to get in and out.
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Harley, cancelling the dashes Harley relies on to get in and out.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord's burst can delete Harley before they deal damage in a fight.
Counters for Harley by Lane and Role
Counters for Harley, 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 Harley
Kit matchNo Mid lane hero holds a measured win rate over Harley yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Zetian and Yve.
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Harley
Laning against Harley in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Harley are Sun (+3.2 pp), Popol and Kupa (+2.6 pp), Natalia (+2.4 pp) and Roger (+1.8 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Harley
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Harley are Sun (+3.2 pp), Hilda (+2.3 pp), Khaleed (+2.2 pp) and Roger (+1.8 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Harley
Kit matchNo Mage holds a measured win rate over Harley yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Bane and Zetian.
Best Marksman Counters for Harley
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Harley are Popol and Kupa (+2.6 pp) and Roger (+1.8 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Harley
The only Assassin with a measured win rate over Harley is Natalia (+2.4 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Harley
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Harley are Lolita (+4.0 pp), Gloo (+2.4 pp) and Hilda (+2.3 pp).
Heroes Harley Is Strong Against
Harley performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Harley when you see them on the enemy team.
Melissa
S
Harley's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Melissa before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Joy
C
Harley has a favourable matchup against Joy based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Valir
A
Harley outscales Valir as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Alice
B
Harley outscales Alice as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Wanwan
C
Harley's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Wanwan before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Harley
Harley'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 Harley drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
Early Game0-10 min
No measured separation
Mid Game10-16 min
No measured separation
Late Game16+ min
No measured separation
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Harley. The bars rank Harley's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Harley in MLBB are Lolita, Sun, Popol and Kupa. These heroes gain the most win rate against Harley based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Harley performs best against Melissa, Joy, Valir. In these matchups, Harley has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Harley when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Harley is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Harley is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Harley: Natalia. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Harley is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Harley in ranked matches: Sun, Popol and Kupa, Natalia, Roger. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Harley.
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