Counter Guide
Joy Counter Picks
Pirate Fairy
C
Assassin48.2% WRThe best counters for Joy in Mobile Legends are Moskov (+3.6 pp), Melissa (+3.0 pp) and Cyclops (+2.8 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
9
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Moskov
+3.6 pp win rate
Best window
Mid game
to press your edge
How to Counter Joy 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 data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Joy in ranked matches.
MoskovTier B
MarksmanGold
Moskov holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+3.6
pp edge
MelissaTier S
MarksmanGold
Melissa holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+3.0
pp edge
CyclopsTier B
MageMid
Cyclops holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+2.8
pp edge
BrodyTier B
MarksmanGold
Brody holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+2.5
pp edge
OdetteTier B
MageMid
Odette holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
EudoraTier A
MageMid
Eudora holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
HarleyTier C
AssassinMageJungle, Mid
Harley holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
RubyTier B
FighterEXP
Ruby's crowd control locks down Joy's mobility before they can dive or reset.
+2.0
pp edge
ZilongTier D
FighterAssassinEXP
Zilong holds a measured win-rate edge over Joy in ranked matches.
+1.9
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes whose kit tends to work into Joy's profile. Nothing here is measured against Joy and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Joy by Lane and Role
Counters for Joy, 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 Jungle Lane Counters for Joy
In Jungle lane the only pick with a measured win rate over Joy is Harley (+2.2 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Joy
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Joy are Ruby (+2.0 pp) and Zilong (+1.9 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Joy
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Joy are Cyclops (+2.8 pp), Odette (+2.3 pp), Eudora (+2.3 pp) and Harley (+2.2 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Joy
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Joy are Moskov (+3.6 pp), Melissa (+3.0 pp) and Brody (+2.5 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Joy
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Joy are Harley (+2.2 pp) and Zilong (+1.9 pp).
Heroes Joy Is Strong Against
Joy performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Joy when you see them on the enemy team.
Sun
S
Joy has a favourable matchup against Sun based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+4.2
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Joy has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Hanabi
S
Joy's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Hanabi before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Lolita
A
Joy has a strong early game advantage over Lolita. Control the tempo before Lolita scales.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Uranus
B
Joy outscales Uranus as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Guinevere
A
Joy outscales Guinevere as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Suyou
B
Joy outscales Suyou as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Joy
Joy is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Joy does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Joy once the game opens up.
Early Game0-10 min
Joy peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
Joy dips here
Late Game16+ min
In between
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Joy. The bars rank Joy's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Joy in MLBB are Moskov, Melissa, Cyclops. These heroes gain the most win rate against Joy based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Joy performs best against Sun, X.Borg, Hanabi. In these matchups, Joy has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Joy when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Joy 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 Joy has the advantage.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Joy: Harley, Zilong. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Joy is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Joy in ranked matches: Harley. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Joy.
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