Counter Guide
Nolan Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
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The best counters for Nolan in Mobile Legends are Natalia (+3.7 pp), Saber (+3.2 pp) and Hilda (+2.6 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.
6
measured win rate edge
Natalia
+3.7 pp win rate
Late game
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How to Counter Nolan 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 data6Heroes with a measured win rate over Nolan in ranked matches.
Natalia (Assassin) shares the jungle with Nolan and comes out ahead by a measured +3.7 pp in ranked matches, the largest edge among Nolan's 6 measured counters.
+3.7
pp edge
Saber (Assassin) shares the jungle with Nolan and comes out ahead by a measured +3.2 pp in ranked matches, the second-largest edge among Nolan's 6 measured counters.
+3.2
pp edge
Hilda heals through Nolan's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+2.6
pp edge
Hayabusa (Assassin) shares the jungle with Nolan and comes out ahead by a measured +2.2 pp in ranked matches, the fourth-largest edge among Nolan's 6 measured counters.
+2.2
pp edge
Lesley (Marksman/Assassin, Gold lane) holds a measured +2.2 pp ranked edge over Nolan, the fifth-largest edge among Nolan's 6 measured counters.
+2.2
pp edge
Jawhead (Fighter, roam) holds a measured +2.0 pp ranked edge over Nolan, one of Nolan's 6 measured counters.
+2.0
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match6Heroes whose kit tends to work into Nolan's profile. Nothing here is measured against Nolan and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Marcel can chain-stun Nolan, cancelling the dashes Nolan relies on to get in and out.
Gloo's sustain outlasts Nolan's burst and wins extended trades.
Khufra's hard CC pins Nolan in place, denying the resets that make Nolan slippery.
Minotaur's crowd control locks down Nolan's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Lolita can chain-stun Nolan, cancelling the dashes Nolan relies on to get in and out.
Lukas heals through Nolan's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
Counters for Nolan by Lane and Role
Counters for Nolan, 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 Nolan
Laning against Nolan in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Nolan are Natalia (+3.7 pp), Saber (+3.2 pp) and Hayabusa (+2.2 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Nolan
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Nolan are Hilda (+2.6 pp) and Jawhead (+2.0 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Nolan
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Nolan are Natalia (+3.7 pp), Saber (+3.2 pp), Hayabusa (+2.2 pp) and Lesley (+2.2 pp).
Heroes Nolan Is Strong Against
Nolan performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Nolan when you see them on the enemy team.
Nolan has a strong early game advantage over Estes. Control the tempo before Estes scales.
+4.5
WR delta
Nolan has a strong early game advantage over Bane. Control the tempo before Bane scales.
+2.7
WR delta
Nolan has a strong early game advantage over Floryn. Control the tempo before Floryn scales.
+2.6
WR delta
Nolan's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Popol and Kupa before they can retaliate.
+2.6
WR delta
Nolan has a strong early game advantage over Yve. Control the tempo before Yve scales.
+2.5
WR delta
Nolan has a strong early game advantage over Angela. Control the tempo before Angela scales.
+2.1
WR delta
Nolan's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Natan before they can retaliate.
+2.0
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Nolan
Nolan is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Nolan does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Nolan once the game opens up.
Nolan peaks here
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Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Nolan. The bars rank Nolan's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Nolan in MLBB are Natalia, Saber, Hilda. These heroes gain the most win rate against Nolan based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Nolan performs best against Estes, Bane, Floryn. In these matchups, Nolan has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Nolan when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Nolan 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 Nolan has the advantage.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured win rate over Nolan: Natalia, Saber, Hayabusa, Lesley. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Nolan is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Nolan in ranked matches: Natalia, Saber, Hayabusa. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Nolan.
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