Counter Guide
Melissa Counter Picks
Cursed Needle
S
Marksman55.4% WRThe best counters for Melissa in Mobile Legends are Layla (+3.2 pp), Yin (+2.8 pp) and Harley (+2.5 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
12
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Layla
+3.2 pp win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Melissa 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 data12Heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa in ranked matches.
LaylaTier C
MarksmanGold
Layla holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
+3.2
pp edge
YinTier C
FighterAssassinJungle, EXP
Yin's burst window opens on Melissa the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.8
pp edge
HarleyTier C
AssassinMageJungle, Mid
Harley blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
+2.5
pp edge
IxiaTier C
MarksmanGold
Ixia holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
ValeTier B
MageMid
Vale blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
+2.4
pp edge
ZilongTier D
FighterAssassinEXP
Zilong holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
NanaTier C
MageMid
Long range Mages such as Xavier and Nana.
+2.2
pp edge
AuroraTier C
MageMid
Aurora locks Melissa in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+2.0
pp edge
MartisTier C
FighterJungle, EXP
Martis holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
+1.9
pp edge
GatotkacaTier D
TankFighterRoam, EXP
Gatotkaca's burst window opens on Melissa the moment they step up to deal damage.
+1.9
pp edge
GrangerTier D
MarksmanGold
Granger blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
+1.9
pp edge
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
+1.4
pp edgeCounters for Melissa by Lane and Role
Counters for Melissa, 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 Fighter Counters for Melissa
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa are Yin (+2.8 pp), Zilong (+2.2 pp), Martis (+1.9 pp) and Gatotkaca (+1.9 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Melissa
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa are Harley (+2.5 pp), Vale (+2.4 pp), Nana (+2.2 pp), Aurora (+2.0 pp) and Pharsa (+1.4 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Melissa
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa are Layla (+3.2 pp), Ixia (+2.4 pp) and Granger (+1.9 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Melissa
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa are Yin (+2.8 pp), Harley (+2.5 pp) and Zilong (+2.2 pp).
Heroes Melissa Is Strong Against
Melissa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Melissa when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
A
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Lolita. Control the tempo before Lolita scales.
By phase
EML
+4.7
WR delta
Ling
A
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Ling based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.6
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Mathilda based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.5
WR delta
Faramis
B
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Faramis. Control the tempo before Faramis scales.
By phase
EML
+3.3
WR delta
Leomord
B
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Leomord based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.2
WR delta
Zhuxin
C
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Zhuxin based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.1
WR delta
Joy
C
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Joy based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Sora
B
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Sora based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Masha
S
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Masha based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Valentina
D
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Valentina based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Paquito
A
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Paquito based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Lunox
C
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Lunox based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Melissa
Melissa peaks in the mid game, between 10 and 16 minutes, across the 10 matchups measured for them. The early and late phases are where Melissa is easiest to punish, so shut them down before the mid game or outscale them after it.
Early Game0-10 min
In between
Mid Game10-16 min
Melissa peaks here
Late Game16+ min
Melissa dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Melissa. The bars rank Melissa's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Melissa in MLBB are Layla, Yin, Harley. These heroes gain the most win rate against Melissa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Melissa performs best against Lolita, Ling, Mathilda. In these matchups, Melissa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Melissa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Melissa peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases: either shut Melissa down early or outscale them.
In ranked matches these Marksman heroes hold a measured win rate over Melissa: Layla, Ixia, Granger. Pick one of them when you are on Marksman duty and Melissa is on the enemy team.
These Gold lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Melissa in ranked matches: Layla, Ixia, Granger. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Melissa.
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