Counter Guide
Ling Counter Picks
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Assassin53.3% WRThe best counters for Ling in Mobile Legends are Natalia (+4.7 pp), Lukas (+4.3 pp) and Saber (+4.0 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
7
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Natalia
+4.7 pp win rate
Best window
Mid game
to press your edge
How to Counter Ling 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 data7Heroes with a measured win rate over Ling in ranked matches.
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+4.7
pp edge
LukasTier A
FighterEXP, Jungle
Lukas heals through Ling's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+4.3
pp edge
SaberTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Saber holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
MelissaTier S
MarksmanGold
Melissa holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+3.6
pp edge
MashaTier S
FighterTankEXP
Masha holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+3.3
pp edge
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+2.7
pp edge
BrunoTier C
MarksmanGold
Bruno holds a measured win-rate edge over Ling in ranked matches.
+2.5
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match5Heroes whose kit tends to work into Ling's profile. Nothing here is measured against Ling and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's crowd control locks down Ling's mobility before they can dive or reset.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Ling in place, denying the resets that make Ling slippery.
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra's hard CC pins Ling in place, denying the resets that make Ling slippery.
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Ling, cancelling the dashes Ling relies on to get in and out.
BelerickTier S
TankRoam
Belerick can chain-stun Ling, cancelling the dashes Ling relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Ling by Lane and Role
Counters for Ling, 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 Ling
Laning against Ling in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Ling are Natalia (+4.7 pp), Lukas (+4.3 pp) and Saber (+4.0 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Ling
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Ling are Lukas (+4.3 pp) and Masha (+3.3 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Ling
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Ling are Melissa (+3.6 pp) and Bruno (+2.5 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Ling
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Ling are Natalia (+4.7 pp) and Saber (+4.0 pp).
Heroes Ling Is Strong Against
Ling performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Ling when you see them on the enemy team.
Gloo
S
Ling outscales Gloo as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+4.3
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Ling has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
+4.0
WR delta
Alpha
C
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Alpha. Control the tempo before Alpha scales.
By phase
EML
+3.2
WR delta
Hanzo
A
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Hanzo. Control the tempo before Hanzo scales.
By phase
EML
+3.1
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Silvanna. Control the tempo before Silvanna scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Valir
A
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Valir. Control the tempo before Valir scales.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Novaria
C
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Novaria. Control the tempo before Novaria scales.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Atlas
S
Ling outscales Atlas as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Ixia
C
Ling's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Ixia before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Vale
B
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Vale. Control the tempo before Vale scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Carmilla
A
Ling outscales Carmilla as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Gord
S
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Gord. Control the tempo before Gord scales.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Aurora
C
Ling has a strong early game advantage over Aurora. Control the tempo before Aurora scales.
By phase
EML
+1.6
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Ling
Ling is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Ling does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Ling once the game opens up.
Early Game0-10 min
Ling peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
Ling dips here
Late Game16+ min
In between
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Ling. The bars rank Ling's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Ling in MLBB are Natalia, Lukas, Saber. These heroes gain the most win rate against Ling based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Ling performs best against Gloo, X.Borg, Alpha. In these matchups, Ling has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Ling when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Ling 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 Ling has the advantage.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Ling: Natalia, Saber. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Ling is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Ling in ranked matches: Natalia, Lukas, Saber. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Ling.
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