Counter Guide
Karina Counter Picks
Shadow Blade
D
Assassin46.1% WRThe best counters for Karina in Mobile Legends are Granger (+4.0 pp), Brody (+4.0 pp) and Clint (+3.4 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
Granger
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Karina 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 Karina in ranked matches.
GrangerTier D
MarksmanGold
Granger holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
BrodyTier B
MarksmanGold
Brody holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
ClintTier B
MarksmanGold
Clint holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+3.4
pp edge
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's sustain outlasts Karina's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.8
pp edge
LunoxTier C
MageMid
Lunox holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
PaquitoTier A
FighterAssassinEXP
Paquito holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
HarithTier D
MageGold, Jungle
Harith holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
SoraTier B
FighterAssassinEXP
Sora holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+2.0
pp edge
HayabusaTier C
AssassinJungle
Hayabusa holds a measured win-rate edge over Karina in ranked matches.
+1.9
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes whose kit tends to work into Karina's profile. Nothing here is measured against Karina 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 Karina, cancelling the dashes Karina relies on to get in and out.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Karina, cancelling the dashes Karina relies on to get in and out.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Karina, cancelling the dashes Karina relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Karina by Lane and Role
Counters for Karina, 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 Karina
Laning against Karina in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Karina are Harith (+2.3 pp) and Hayabusa (+1.9 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Karina
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Karina are Paquito (+2.4 pp) and Sora (+2.0 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Karina
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Karina are Lunox (+2.6 pp) and Harith (+2.3 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Karina
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Karina are Granger (+4.0 pp), Brody (+4.0 pp) and Clint (+3.4 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Karina
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Karina are Paquito (+2.4 pp), Sora (+2.0 pp) and Hayabusa (+1.9 pp).
Heroes Karina Is Strong Against
Karina performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Karina when you see them on the enemy team.
Natalia
B
Karina has a strong early game advantage over Natalia. Control the tempo before Natalia scales.
By phase
EML
+3.8
WR delta
Kimmy
C
Karina's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Kimmy before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+3.1
WR delta
Helcurt
B
Karina outscales Helcurt as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Aldous
C
Karina has a favourable matchup against Aldous based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Zilong
D
Karina outscales Zilong as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Moskov
B
Karina's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Moskov before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Natan
B
Karina's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Natan before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Badang
B
Karina outscales Badang as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Yi Sun-shin
A
Karina's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Yi Sun-shin before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Karina
Karina scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Karina does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Karina reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Karina dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Karina peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Karina. The bars rank Karina's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Karina in MLBB are Granger, Brody, Clint. These heroes gain the most win rate against Karina based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Karina performs best against Natalia, Kimmy, Helcurt. In these matchups, Karina has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Karina when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Karina scales well into the late game. Counter picks are most effective early, so apply pressure in the first 10 minutes to build a lead before Karina reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Karina: Paquito, Sora, Hayabusa. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Karina is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Karina in ranked matches: Harith, Hayabusa. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Karina.
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