Counter Guide
Popol and Kupa Counter Picks
Icefield Companions
A
Marksman52.8% WRThe best counters for Popol and Kupa in Mobile Legends are Atlas (+4.3 pp), Carmilla (+3.8 pp) and Sun (+3.1 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
Atlas
+4.3 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Popol and Kupa 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 Popol and Kupa in ranked matches.
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's chain crowd control pins Popol and Kupa down in fights.
+4.3
pp edge
CarmillaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Carmilla's chain crowd control pins Popol and Kupa down in fights.
+3.8
pp edge
SunTier S
FighterEXP, Jungle
Sun holds a measured win-rate edge over Popol and Kupa in ranked matches.
+3.1
pp edge
Lapu-LapuTier C
FighterEXP
Lapu-Lapu blows up Popol and Kupa in one rotation, punishing Popol and Kupa's thin health pool.
+2.9
pp edge
HanabiTier S
MarksmanGold
Hanabi holds a measured win-rate edge over Popol and Kupa in ranked matches.
+2.8
pp edge
Luo YiTier D
MageMid
Luo Yi locks Popol and Kupa in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+2.7
pp edge
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla's burst window opens on Popol and Kupa the moment they step up to deal damage.
+1.9
pp edge
LeomordTier B
FighterJungle
Leomord's burst window opens on Popol and Kupa the moment they step up to deal damage.
+1.9
pp edge
ZetianTier A
MageMid
Zetian's chain crowd control pins Popol and Kupa down in fights.
+1.6
pp edge
Yu ZhongTier B
FighterEXP
Yu Zhong's sustain outlasts Popol and Kupa's burst and wins extended trades.
+1.5
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match2Heroes whose kit tends to work into Popol and Kupa's profile. Nothing here is measured against Popol and Kupa and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Popol and Kupa by Lane and Role
Counters for Popol and Kupa, 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 Popol and Kupa
Laning against Popol and Kupa in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Sun (+3.1 pp) and Leomord (+1.9 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Sun (+3.1 pp), Lapu-Lapu (+2.9 pp), Terizla (+1.9 pp), Leomord (+1.9 pp) and Yu Zhong (+1.5 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Luo Yi (+2.7 pp) and Zetian (+1.6 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Popol and Kupa
The only Marksman with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa is Hanabi (+2.8 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Atlas (+4.3 pp), Carmilla (+3.8 pp) and Terizla (+1.9 pp).
Heroes Popol and Kupa Is Strong Against
Popol and Kupa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Popol and Kupa when you see them on the enemy team.
Harley
C
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Harley. Control the tempo before Harley scales.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Cyclops
B
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Cyclops. Control the tempo before Cyclops scales.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Popol and Kupa has a favourable matchup against Mathilda based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Diggie
A
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Diggie. Control the tempo before Diggie scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Zilong
D
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Zilong. Control the tempo before Zilong scales.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Selena
C
Popol and Kupa has a favourable matchup against Selena based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Jawhead
C
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Jawhead. Control the tempo before Jawhead scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Popol and Kupa
Popol and Kupa'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 Popol and Kupa 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 Popol and Kupa. The bars rank Popol and Kupa's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Popol and Kupa in MLBB are Atlas, Carmilla, Sun. These heroes gain the most win rate against Popol and Kupa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Popol and Kupa performs best against Harley, Cyclops, Mathilda. In these matchups, Popol and Kupa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Popol and Kupa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Popol and Kupa is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Popol and Kupa is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Marksman heroes hold a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa: Hanabi. Pick one of them when you are on Marksman duty and Popol and Kupa is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa in ranked matches: Sun, Leomord. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Popol and Kupa.
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