Counter Guide
Lapu-Lapu Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
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The best counters for Lapu-Lapu in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (+3.5 pp), Claude (+2.2 pp) and Beatrix (+1.8 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.
5
measured win rate edge
Esmeralda
+3.5 pp win rate
Even matchup
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.
Proven Counters
Ranked data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu in ranked matches.
Esmeralda heals through Lapu-Lapu's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+3.5
pp edge
Claude (Marksman, Gold lane) holds a measured +2.2 pp ranked edge over Lapu-Lapu, the second-largest edge among Lapu-Lapu's 5 measured counters.
+2.2
pp edge
Beatrix (Marksman, Gold lane) holds a measured +1.8 pp ranked edge over Lapu-Lapu, the third-largest edge among Lapu-Lapu's 5 measured counters.
+1.8
pp edge
Valentina (Mage, Mid lane) holds a measured +1.8 pp ranked edge over Lapu-Lapu, the fourth-largest edge among Lapu-Lapu's 5 measured counters.
+1.8
pp edge
Zhuxin can chain-stun Lapu-Lapu, cancelling the dashes Lapu-Lapu relies on to get in and out.
+1.7
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.
Marcel's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Gloo's durability lets them tank Lapu-Lapu's opener and turn the trade around.
Khufra's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Minotaur's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Lolita's hard CC pins Lapu-Lapu in place, denying the resets that make Lapu-Lapu slippery.
Floryn's poke wears Lapu-Lapu down before they can engage.
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 (+3.5 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, Khaleed, Minsitthar and Hilda.
Best Mage Counters for Lapu-Lapu
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu are Esmeralda (+3.5 pp), Valentina (+1.8 pp) and Zhuxin (+1.7 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Lapu-Lapu
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Lapu-Lapu are Claude (+2.2 pp) and Beatrix (+1.8 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.
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Silvanna. Control the tempo before Silvanna scales.
+2.9
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Argus. Control the tempo before Argus scales.
+2.2
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Hanabi. Control the tempo before Hanabi scales.
+2.1
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Popol and Kupa. Control the tempo before Popol and Kupa scales.
+2.1
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu has a strong early game advantage over Tigreal. Control the tempo before Tigreal scales.
+2.1
WR delta
Lapu-Lapu can close the gap on Vale and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
+1.9
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu's 10 measured matchups do not separate by match length: no phase leads the others by more than that sample can resolve. There is no single window where Lapu-Lapu drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
No measured separation
No measured separation
No measured separation
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, Claude, Beatrix. 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 Silvanna, Argus, Hanabi. 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 relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Lapu-Lapu is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
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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