Counter Guide
Popol and Kupa Counter Picks
Icefield Companions
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Marksman52.3% WRThe best counters for Popol and Kupa in Mobile Legends are Atlas (+4.2 pp), Carmilla (+3.9 pp) and Marcel (+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
14
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Atlas
+4.2 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 data14Heroes 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.
+4.2
pp edge
CarmillaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Carmilla's chain crowd control pins Popol and Kupa down in fights.
+3.9
pp edge
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel locks Popol and Kupa in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+3.1
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.
+2.8
pp edge
FaramisTier B
SupportMageMid
Faramis holds a measured win-rate edge over Popol and Kupa in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
HanabiTier S
MarksmanGold
Hanabi holds a measured win-rate edge over Popol and Kupa in ranked matches.
+2.6
pp edge
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla's burst window opens on Popol and Kupa the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.6
pp edge
Luo YiTier D
MageMid
Luo Yi locks Popol and Kupa in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+2.2
pp edge
NolanTier C
AssassinJungle
Nolan's burst can delete Popol and Kupa before they deal damage in a fight.
+2.1
pp edge
SoraTier B
FighterAssassinEXP
Sora blows up Popol and Kupa in one rotation, punishing Popol and Kupa's thin health pool.
+1.7
pp edge
ZetianTier A
MageMid
Zetian's chain crowd control pins Popol and Kupa down in fights.
+1.7
pp edge
Yu ZhongTier B
FighterEXP
Yu Zhong's sustain outlasts Popol and Kupa's burst and wins extended trades.
+1.7
pp edge
GrockTier C
TankFighterRoam
Grock locks Popol and Kupa in place long enough for the team to collapse.
+1.6
pp edgeCounters 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 Nolan (+2.1 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 (+2.8 pp), Terizla (+2.6 pp), Sora (+1.7 pp) and Yu Zhong (+1.7 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Faramis (+2.6 pp), Luo Yi (+2.2 pp) and Zetian (+1.7 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Popol and Kupa
The only Marksman with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa is Hanabi (+2.6 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Nolan (+2.1 pp) and Sora (+1.7 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Atlas (+4.2 pp), Carmilla (+3.9 pp), Terizla (+2.6 pp) and Grock (+1.6 pp).
Best Support Counters for Popol and Kupa
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Popol and Kupa are Carmilla (+3.9 pp), Marcel (+3.1 pp) and Faramis (+2.6 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.
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
+2.6
WR delta
Selena
C
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Selena. Control the tempo before Selena scales.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Cyclops
B
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Cyclops. Control the tempo before Cyclops scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Harley
C
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Harley. Control the tempo before Harley scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Zilong
C
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Zilong. Control the tempo before Zilong scales.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Franco
D
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Franco. Control the tempo before Franco scales.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Angela
B
Popol and Kupa has a strong early game advantage over Angela. Control the tempo before Angela scales.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Lesley
C
Kupa is powerful in combat, especially against Marksmen with lower sustainability such as Lesley and Brody.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Hayabusa
C
Popol and Kupa has a favourable matchup against Hayabusa based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+1.8
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, Marcel. 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 Mathilda, Selena, Cyclops. 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, Nolan. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Popol and Kupa.
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