Counter Guide
Rafaela Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
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The best counters for Rafaela in Mobile Legends are Odette (+3.3 pp), Ixia (+3.1 pp) and Layla (+2.5 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.
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measured win rate edge
Odette
+3.3 pp win rate
Even matchup
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How to Counter Rafaela 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 data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Rafaela in ranked matches.
Odette (Mage, Mid lane) holds a measured +3.3 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, the largest edge among Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+3.3
pp edge
Ixia (Marksman, Gold lane) holds a measured +3.1 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, the second-largest edge among Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+3.1
pp edge
Layla (Marksman, Gold lane) holds a measured +2.5 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, the third-largest edge among Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+2.5
pp edge
Estes (Support) roams into Rafaela across the map and comes out ahead by a measured +2.4 pp in ranked matches, the fourth-largest edge among Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+2.4
pp edge
Chip (Support/Tank) roams into Rafaela across the map and comes out ahead by a measured +2.3 pp in ranked matches, the fifth-largest edge among Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+2.3
pp edge
Silvanna (Fighter, EXP lane) holds a measured +2.2 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, one of Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+2.2
pp edge
Vale (Mage, Mid lane) holds a measured +2.0 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, one of Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+2.0
pp edge
Sora (Fighter/Assassin, EXP lane) holds a measured +1.7 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, one of Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+1.7
pp edge
Aurora (Mage, Mid lane) holds a measured +1.6 pp ranked edge over Rafaela, one of Rafaela's 9 measured counters.
+1.6
pp edgeCounters for Rafaela by Lane and Role
Counters for Rafaela, 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 Fighter Counters for Rafaela
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Rafaela are Silvanna (+2.2 pp) and Sora (+1.7 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Rafaela
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Rafaela are Odette (+3.3 pp), Vale (+2.0 pp) and Aurora (+1.6 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Rafaela
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Rafaela are Ixia (+3.1 pp) and Layla (+2.5 pp).
Heroes Rafaela Is Strong Against
Rafaela performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Rafaela when you see them on the enemy team.
Rafaela outscales Marcel as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
+3.4
WR delta
Rafaela has a favourable matchup against Natalia based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+3.3
WR delta
Rafaela has a favourable matchup against Valir based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+3.1
WR delta
Rafaela has a favourable matchup against Alice based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+2.6
WR delta
Rafaela has a favourable matchup against Karrie based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+2.5
WR delta
Rafaela has a favourable matchup against Lylia based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+1.8
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Rafaela
Rafaela'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 Rafaela drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
No measured separation
No measured separation
No measured separation
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Rafaela. The bars rank Rafaela's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Rafaela in MLBB are Odette, Ixia, Layla. These heroes gain the most win rate against Rafaela based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Rafaela performs best against Marcel, Natalia, Valir. In these matchups, Rafaela has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Rafaela when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Rafaela is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Rafaela is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Support heroes hold a measured win rate over Rafaela: Estes, Chip. Pick one of them when you are on Support duty and Rafaela is on the enemy team.
These Roam lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Rafaela in ranked matches: Estes, Chip. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Rafaela.
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