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Joy Counter Picks
Pirate Fairy
C
Assassin49.5% WRJoy is a popular Assassin in MLBB ranked play. To shut down Joy, you need heroes that exploit their weaknesses in kit matchups and team fights. Below are the top counter picks ranked by win rate from ranked data. Moskov leads the list as the most effective counter pick.
How to Counter Joy in Mobile Legends
These heroes have the highest win rates against Joy in ranked matches. Pick any of them for a statistical advantage in draft.
#1
Moskov outscales Joy in the late game, turning team fights in your favor as the match progresses.
Early
Mid
Late
50.3%
+4.3%
win rate delta
#2
Marcel's CC abilities disrupt Joy's aggressive playstyle, preventing clean dives and resets.
Early
Mid
Late
50.3%
+2.9%
win rate delta
#3
Melissa has a statistical edge over Joy based on ranked matchup data — pick Melissa to gain an advantage in draft.
Early
Mid
Late
48.8%
+2.9%
win rate delta
#4
Cyclops outscales Joy in the late game, turning team fights in your favor as the match progresses.
Early
Mid
Late
48.7%
+3.8%
win rate delta
#5
Fredrinn dominates Joy in the early game — apply pressure before Joy can scale and become a threat.
Early
Mid
Late
48.1%
+2.8%
win rate delta
Heroes Joy Counters
Joy performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Joy when you see them on the enemy team.
#1
Joy has a favourable matchup against Lolita based on ranked data — expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
Early
Mid
Late
56.4%
3.3%
win rate delta
#2
Sun
S
Joy outscales Sun as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
52.9%
3.9%
win rate delta
#3
Joy outscales Natalia as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
52.0%
2.2%
win rate delta
#4
Joy has a strong early game advantage over Atlas — control the tempo before Atlas scales.
Early
Mid
Late
51.7%
2.1%
win rate delta
#5
Joy has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg — control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
Early
Mid
Late
49.6%
3.6%
win rate delta
Game Phase Analysis for Joy
Joy's matchups are relatively balanced across all game phases: 48.3% early, 47.7% mid, 47.6% late. There is no single phase where counters dominate, so consistent play throughout the match is key to winning against Joy.
Early Game0-8 min
48.3%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Mid Game8-14 min
47.7%avg WR
Joy is strong here
Late Game14+ min
47.6%avg WR
Joy is strong here
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counters Joy in Mobile Legends?
The best counters for Joy in MLBB are Moskov, Marcel, Melissa. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Joy based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Who does Joy counter in MLBB?
Joy performs best against Lolita, Sun, Natalia. In these matchups, Joy has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Joy when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
When is Joy strongest in a match?
Joy is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Joy is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
Is Joy a good pick in the current MLBB meta?
Joy is currently rated C-Tier with a 49.5% overall win rate. Joy is a lower-tier pick in the current meta. You may not need to specifically counter Joy, but knowing the matchup can still help when you do face them.