Counter Guide
Lapu-Lapu Counter Picks
Courageous Blade
C
Fighter48.9% WRThe best counters for Lapu-Lapu in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (+3.3 pp), Harith (+2.0 pp) and Karrie (+2.0 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
5
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Esmeralda
+3.3 pp win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Lapu-Lapu 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 data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda heals through Lapu-Lapu's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+3.3
pp edge
HarithTier D
MageGold, Jungle
Harith holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
+2.0
pp edge
KarrieTier C
MarksmanGold
Karrie holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
+2.0
pp edge
BeatrixTier B
MarksmanGold
Beatrix holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edge
ClaudeTier C
MarksmanGold
Claude holds a measured win-rate edge over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
+1.6
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Lapu-Lapu's profile. Nothing here is measured against Lapu-Lapu and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's durability lets them tank Lapu-Lapu's opener and turn the trade around.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn's poke wears Lapu-Lapu down before they can engage.
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Counters for Lapu-Lapu by Lane and Role
Counters for Lapu-Lapu, 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 EXP Lane Counters for Lapu-Lapu
In EXP lane the only pick with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu is Esmeralda (+3.3 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Lapu-Lapu
Kit matchNo Fighter holds a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Lukas, Barats, Minsitthar, Hilda and Khaleed.
Best Mage Counters for Lapu-Lapu
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu are Esmeralda (+3.3 pp) and Harith (+2.0 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Lapu-Lapu
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu are Karrie (+2.0 pp), Beatrix (+1.8 pp) and Claude (+1.6 pp).
Heroes Lapu-Lapu Is Strong Against
Lapu-Lapu performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Lapu-Lapu when you see them on the enemy team.
Popol and Kupa
A
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Popol and Kupa. Control the tempo before Popol and Kupa scales.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Argus
A
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Argus. Control the tempo before Argus scales.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Silvanna. Control the tempo before Silvanna scales.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Vale
B
Lapu-Lapu can close the gap on Vale and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Hanabi
S
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Hanabi. Control the tempo before Hanabi scales.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Lapu-Lapu does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Lapu-Lapu once the game opens up.
Early Game0-10 min
Lapu-Lapu peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Lapu-Lapu dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Lapu-Lapu. The bars rank Lapu-Lapu's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Lapu-Lapu in MLBB are Esmeralda, Harith, Karrie. These heroes gain the most win rate against Lapu-Lapu based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Lapu-Lapu performs best against Popol and Kupa, Argus, Silvanna. In these matchups, Lapu-Lapu has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Lapu-Lapu when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu has the advantage.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches: Esmeralda. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Lapu-Lapu.
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