Counter Guide
Kagura Counter Picks
Onmyouji Master
B
Mage51.2% WRThe best counters for Kagura in Mobile Legends are Harith (+2.2 pp), Odette (+2.2 pp) and Phoveus (+2.1 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
6
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Harith
+2.2 pp win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Kagura 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 data6Heroes with a measured win rate over Kagura in ranked matches.
HarithTier D
MageGold, Jungle
Harith holds a measured win-rate edge over Kagura in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
OdetteTier B
MageMid
Odette's burst window opens on Kagura the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.2
pp edge
PhoveusTier C
FighterEXP
Phoveus holds a measured win-rate edge over Kagura in ranked matches.
+2.1
pp edge
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda holds a measured win-rate edge over Kagura in ranked matches.
+1.9
pp edge
ChipTier C
SupportTankRoam
Chip holds a measured win-rate edge over Kagura in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edge
KajaTier C
SupportRoam
Kaja holds a measured win-rate edge over Kagura in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match6Heroes whose kit tends to work into Kagura's profile. Nothing here is measured against Kagura and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord's burst can delete Kagura before they deal damage in a fight.
ArgusTier A
FighterEXP
Argus blows up Kagura in one rotation, punishing Kagura's thin health pool.
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst can delete Kagura before they deal damage in a fight.
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa blows up Kagura in one rotation, punishing Kagura's thin health pool.
BenedettaTier A
AssassinFighterEXP
Benedetta blows up Kagura in one rotation, punishing Kagura's thin health pool.
HanzoTier A
AssassinJungle
Hanzo's burst window opens on Kagura the moment they step up to deal damage.
Counters for Kagura by Lane and Role
Counters for Kagura, 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 Kagura
In Mid lane the only pick with a measured win rate over Kagura is Odette (+2.2 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Kagura
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Kagura are Harith (+2.2 pp), Odette (+2.2 pp) and Esmeralda (+1.9 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Kagura
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Kagura are Esmeralda (+1.9 pp) and Chip (+1.8 pp).
Heroes Kagura Is Strong Against
Kagura performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Kagura when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
A
Kagura has a strong early game advantage over Lolita. Control the tempo before Lolita scales.
By phase
EML
+4.1
WR delta
Sun
S
Kagura has a strong early game advantage over Sun. Control the tempo before Sun scales.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Valir
A
Kagura has a strong early game advantage over Valir. Control the tempo before Valir scales.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Kagura has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Kagura has a strong early game advantage over Silvanna. Control the tempo before Silvanna scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Kagura
Kagura is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Kagura does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Kagura once the game opens up.
Early Game0-10 min
Kagura peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Kagura dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Kagura. The bars rank Kagura's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Kagura in MLBB are Harith, Odette, Phoveus. These heroes gain the most win rate against Kagura based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Kagura performs best against Lolita, Sun, Valir. In these matchups, Kagura has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Kagura when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Kagura 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 Kagura has the advantage.
In ranked matches these Mage heroes hold a measured win rate over Kagura: Harith, Odette, Esmeralda. Pick one of them when you are on Mage duty and Kagura is on the enemy team.
These Mid lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Kagura in ranked matches: Odette. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Kagura.
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