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Melissa Counter Picks
Cursed Needle
B
Marksman51.2% WRMelissa is a popular Marksman in MLBB ranked play. To shut down Melissa, you need heroes that exploit their weaknesses in kit matchups and team fights. Below are the top counter picks ranked by win rate from ranked data. Layla leads the list as the most effective counter pick.
How to Counter Melissa in Mobile Legends
These heroes have the highest win rates against Melissa in ranked matches. Pick any of them for a statistical advantage in draft.
#1
Layla outscales Melissa in the late game, turning team fights in your favor as the match progresses.
Early
Mid
Late
53.2%
+1.6%
win rate delta
#3
X.Borg's burst damage can eliminate Melissa before they can deal sustained damage in team fights.
Early
Mid
Late
50.4%
+1.7%
win rate delta
#4
Yi Sun-shin dominates Melissa in the early game — apply pressure before Melissa can scale and become a threat.
Early
Mid
Late
49.8%
+1.8%
win rate delta
#5
Belerick's CC abilities disrupt Melissa's aggressive playstyle, preventing clean dives and resets.
Early
Mid
Late
49.0%
+2.6%
win rate delta
Heroes Melissa Counters
Melissa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Melissa when you see them on the enemy team.
#1
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Lolita based on ranked data — expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
Early
Mid
Late
56.4%
3.8%
win rate delta
#2
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Leomord — control the tempo before Leomord scales.
Early
Mid
Late
52.4%
2.3%
win rate delta
#3
Melissa outscales Faramis as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
Early
Mid
Late
51.5%
2.5%
win rate delta
#4
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Alucard — control the tempo before Alucard scales.
Early
Mid
Late
49.8%
2.9%
win rate delta
#5
Joy
C
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Joy — control the tempo before Joy scales.
Early
Mid
Late
49.5%
2.9%
win rate delta
Game Phase Analysis for Melissa
Melissa struggles the most in the late game, where counters average a 51.7% win rate. Early game matchups are tighter at 46.8%. If the match extends, your counter advantage grows — focus on farming and scaling to outperform Melissa in late team fights.
Early Game0-8 min
46.8%avg WR
Melissa is strong here
Mid Game8-14 min
50.9%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
51.7%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counters Melissa in Mobile Legends?
The best counters for Melissa in MLBB are Layla, Nana, X.Borg. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Melissa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Who does Melissa counter in MLBB?
Melissa performs best against Lolita, Leomord, Faramis. In these matchups, Melissa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Melissa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
When is Melissa strongest in a match?
Melissa scales well into the late game. Counter picks are most effective early, so apply pressure in the first 8 minutes to build a lead before Melissa reaches full power.
Is Melissa a good pick in the current MLBB meta?
Melissa is currently rated B-Tier with a 51.2% overall win rate. Melissa is a solid mid-tier pick. They work well in the right team compositions but are not dominant enough to require counter-picking every game.