Counter Guide
Ruby Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
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The best counters for Ruby in Mobile Legends are Phoveus (+3.3 pp), X.Borg (+3.0 pp) and Balmond (+1.9 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.
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measured win rate edge
Phoveus
+3.3 pp win rate
Even matchup
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How to Counter Ruby 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 data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Ruby in ranked matches.
Phoveus (Fighter) plays the same EXP lane as Ruby and comes out ahead by a measured +3.3 pp in ranked matches, the largest edge among Ruby's 5 measured counters.
+3.3
pp edge
X.Borg (Fighter) plays the same EXP lane as Ruby and comes out ahead by a measured +3.0 pp in ranked matches, the second-largest edge among Ruby's 5 measured counters.
+3.0
pp edge
Balmond (Fighter, jungle) holds a measured +1.9 pp ranked edge over Ruby, the third-largest edge among Ruby's 5 measured counters.
+1.9
pp edge
Arlott (Fighter/Assassin) plays the same EXP lane as Ruby and comes out ahead by a measured +1.8 pp in ranked matches, the fourth-largest edge among Ruby's 5 measured counters.
+1.8
pp edge
Yve chips Ruby from range, winning the lane before Ruby gets going.
+1.8
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Ruby's profile. Nothing here is measured against Ruby and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Floryn chips Ruby from range, winning the lane before Ruby gets going.
Diggie's poke wears Ruby down before they can engage.
Gord chips Ruby from range, winning the lane before Ruby gets going.
Kagura's poke wears Ruby down before they can engage.
Odette's poke wears Ruby down before they can engage.
Vexana's poke wears Ruby down before they can engage.
Counters for Ruby by Lane and Role
Counters for Ruby, 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 Ruby
Laning against Ruby in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Ruby are Phoveus (+3.3 pp), X.Borg (+3.0 pp) and Arlott (+1.8 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Ruby
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Ruby are Phoveus (+3.3 pp), X.Borg (+3.0 pp), Balmond (+1.9 pp) and Arlott (+1.8 pp).
Heroes Ruby Is Strong Against
Ruby performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Ruby when you see them on the enemy team.
Ruby has a favourable matchup against Sun based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+3.9
WR delta
Ruby has a favourable matchup against Gloo based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
+3.7
WR delta
Ruby can close the gap on Lunox and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
+2.4
WR delta
Ruby has a strong early game advantage over Joy. Control the tempo before Joy scales.
+2.2
WR delta
Ruby has a strong early game advantage over Karina. Control the tempo before Karina scales.
+2.2
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Ruby
Ruby'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 Ruby 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 Ruby. The bars rank Ruby's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Ruby in MLBB are Phoveus, X.Borg, Balmond. These heroes gain the most win rate against Ruby based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Ruby performs best against Sun, Gloo, Lunox. In these matchups, Ruby has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Ruby when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Ruby is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Ruby is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Ruby: Phoveus, X.Borg, Balmond, Arlott. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Ruby is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Ruby in ranked matches: Phoveus, X.Borg, Arlott. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Ruby.
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