Counter Guide
Phoveus Counter Picks
Chains of Sin
C
Fighter48.6% WRThe best counters for Phoveus in Mobile Legends are X.Borg (+4.0 pp), Minsitthar (+3.3 pp) and Alpha (+2.9 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
10
measured win rate edge
Top counter
X.Borg
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Phoveus 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 data10Heroes with a measured win rate over Phoveus in ranked matches.
X.BorgTier B
FighterEXP
X.Borg holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
MinsittharTier A
FighterEXP, Roam
Minsitthar holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+3.3
pp edge
AlphaTier C
FighterJungle, EXP
Alpha holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+2.9
pp edge
YveTier B
MageMid
Yve chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
+2.7
pp edge
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
+2.3
pp edge
BaneTier B
FighterMageJungle, EXP
Bane holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
BalmondTier C
FighterJungle
Balmond holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+2.1
pp edge
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla holds a measured win-rate edge over Phoveus in ranked matches.
+2.1
pp edge
CecilionTier B
MageMid
Cecilion chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
+1.5
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match2Heroes whose kit tends to work into Phoveus's profile. Nothing here is measured against Phoveus and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Phoveus by Lane and Role
Counters for Phoveus, 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 EXP Lane Counters for Phoveus
Laning against Phoveus in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Phoveus are X.Borg (+4.0 pp), Minsitthar (+3.3 pp), Alpha (+2.9 pp), Esmeralda (+2.6 pp) and Bane (+2.2 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Phoveus
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Phoveus are X.Borg (+4.0 pp), Minsitthar (+3.3 pp), Alpha (+2.9 pp), Bane (+2.2 pp) and Balmond (+2.1 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Phoveus
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Phoveus are Yve (+2.7 pp), Esmeralda (+2.6 pp), Gord (+2.3 pp), Bane (+2.2 pp) and Cecilion (+1.5 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Phoveus
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Phoveus are Esmeralda (+2.6 pp) and Terizla (+2.1 pp).
Heroes Phoveus Is Strong Against
Phoveus performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Phoveus when you see them on the enemy team.
Wanwan
C
Enemies with multiple mobility abilities can greatly reduce Phoveus's cooldowns, so he can use his enhanced Basic Attacks and skills more often when facing heroes like Wanwan, Arlott, and Chou.
By phase
EML
+5.9
WR delta
Freya
C
Phoveus has a favourable matchup against Freya based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+4.8
WR delta
Harith
D
Phoveus can close the gap on Harith and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+4.8
WR delta
Benedetta
A
Phoveus has a strong early game advantage over Benedetta. Control the tempo before Benedetta scales.
By phase
EML
+4.0
WR delta
Ruby
B
Phoveus outscales Ruby as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+3.2
WR delta
Khaleed
B
Phoveus has a strong early game advantage over Khaleed. Control the tempo before Khaleed scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Alucard
B
Phoveus has a strong early game advantage over Alucard. Control the tempo before Alucard scales.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Sora
B
Phoveus outscales Sora as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Valentina
D
Phoveus can close the gap on Valentina and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+2.4
WR delta
Chou
C
Enemies with multiple mobility abilities can greatly reduce Phoveus's cooldowns, so he can use his enhanced Basic Attacks and skills more often when facing heroes like Wanwan, Arlott, and Chou.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Kagura
B
Phoveus can close the gap on Kagura and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Arlott
C
Enemies with multiple mobility abilities can greatly reduce Phoveus's cooldowns, so he can use his enhanced Basic Attacks and skills more often when facing heroes like Wanwan, Arlott, and Chou.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Hirara
A
Phoveus outscales Hirara as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Kalea
D
Phoveus has a strong early game advantage over Kalea. Control the tempo before Kalea scales.
By phase
EML
+2.0
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Phoveus
Phoveus'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 Phoveus 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 Phoveus. The bars rank Phoveus's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Phoveus in MLBB are X.Borg, Minsitthar, Alpha. These heroes gain the most win rate against Phoveus based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Phoveus performs best against Wanwan, Freya, Harith. In these matchups, Phoveus has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Phoveus when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Phoveus is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Phoveus is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Phoveus: X.Borg, Minsitthar, Alpha, Bane, Balmond. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Phoveus is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Phoveus in ranked matches: X.Borg, Minsitthar, Alpha, Esmeralda, Bane. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Phoveus.
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