Counter Guide
Mathilda Counter Picks
Swift Plume
D
SupportAssassin45.4% WRThe best counters for Mathilda in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (+4.4 pp), Melissa (+4.1 pp) and Odette (+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
9
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Esmeralda
+4.4 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Mathilda 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 Mathilda in ranked matches.
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda's durability lets them tank Mathilda's opener and turn the trade around.
+4.4
pp edge
MelissaTier S
MarksmanGold
Melissa holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+4.1
pp edge
OdetteTier B
MageMid
Odette holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
KhufraTier S
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Mathilda, cancelling the dashes Mathilda relies on to get in and out.
+2.5
pp edge
SaberTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Saber holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+2.5
pp edge
CyclopsTier B
MageMid
Cyclops holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
AlucardTier B
FighterAssassinJungle
Alucard holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+2.3
pp edge
FreyaTier C
FighterEXP, Jungle
Freya holds a measured win-rate edge over Mathilda in ranked matches.
+1.7
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes whose kit tends to work into Mathilda's profile. Nothing here is measured against Mathilda 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 Mathilda, cancelling the dashes Mathilda relies on to get in and out.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's sustain outlasts Mathilda's burst and wins extended trades.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Mathilda, cancelling the dashes Mathilda relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Mathilda by Lane and Role
Counters for Mathilda, 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 Roam Lane Counters for Mathilda
Laning against Mathilda in Roam lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Khufra (+2.5 pp) and Saber (+2.5 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Mathilda
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Alucard (+2.3 pp) and Freya (+1.7 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Mathilda
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Esmeralda (+4.4 pp), Odette (+4.0 pp) and Cyclops (+2.4 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Mathilda
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Melissa (+4.1 pp) and Popol and Kupa (+2.3 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Mathilda
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Saber (+2.5 pp) and Alucard (+2.3 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Mathilda
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Mathilda are Esmeralda (+4.4 pp) and Khufra (+2.5 pp).
Heroes Mathilda Is Strong Against
Mathilda performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Mathilda when you see them on the enemy team.
Natalia
B
Mathilda has a favourable matchup against Natalia based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.6
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Mathilda outscales X.Borg as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+3.6
WR delta
Alpha
D
Mathilda has a strong early game advantage over Alpha. Control the tempo before Alpha scales.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Valir
A
Mathilda outscales Valir as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Lylia
C
Mathilda outscales Lylia as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Gatotkaca
D
Mathilda has a strong early game advantage over Gatotkaca. Control the tempo before Gatotkaca scales.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Lancelot
D
Mathilda has a strong early game advantage over Lancelot. Control the tempo before Lancelot scales.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Clint
C
Mathilda's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Clint before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Zetian
A
Mathilda outscales Zetian as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.5
WR delta
Pharsa
C
Mathilda has a strong early game advantage over Pharsa. Control the tempo before Pharsa scales.
By phase
EML
+1.4
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Mathilda
Mathilda'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 Mathilda drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
Early Game0-10 min
No measured separation
Mid Game10-16 min
No measured separation
Late Game16+ min
No measured separation
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Mathilda. The bars rank Mathilda's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Mathilda in MLBB are Esmeralda, Melissa, Odette. These heroes gain the most win rate against Mathilda based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Mathilda performs best against Natalia, X.Borg, Alpha. In these matchups, Mathilda has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Mathilda when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Mathilda is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Mathilda is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
These Roam lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Mathilda in ranked matches: Khufra, Saber. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Mathilda.
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