Saber Counter Picks in Mobile Legends
Assassin51.1% WRThe best counters for Saber in Mobile Legends are Balmond (+3.3 pp), Leomord (+3.1 pp) and Miya (+2.8 pp), ranked by how much win rate they gain in the matchup, measured in percentage points from ranked matches.
How to Counter Saber in Mobile Legends
Proven Counters
Ranked data16Heroes with a measured edge over Saber in ranked matches.
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Balmond
Balmond heals through Saber's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
win rate edge of 3.3 percentage points - 2
LeomordShares the jungle with Saber. The second-largest edge among Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 3.1 percentage points - 3
Miya
The third-largest edge among Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.8 percentage points - 4
SunShares the jungle with Saber. The fourth-largest edge among Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.8 percentage points - 5
Johnson
Johnson's crowd control locks down Saber's mobility before they can dive or reset.
win rate edge of 2.6 percentage points - 6
AlphaShares the jungle with Saber. One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.6 percentage points - 7
HanabiOne of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 8
HildaHilda's durability lets them tank Saber's opener and turn the trade around.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 9
MartisShares the jungle with Saber. One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.5 percentage points - 10
GatotkacaGatotkaca's crowd control locks down Saber's mobility before they can dive or reset.
win rate edge of 2.4 percentage points - 11
HylosHylos shields the carry and makes Saber's assassinations far riskier.
win rate edge of 2.4 percentage points - 12
ArgusOne of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.3 percentage points - 13
AlucardShares the jungle with Saber. One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.3 percentage points - 14
Nana
One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 2.1 percentage points - 15
ThamuzShares the jungle with Saber. One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 1.9 percentage points - 16
JawheadRoams into Saber across the map. One of Saber's 16 measured counters.
win rate edge of 1.7 percentage points
Counters for Saber by Lane and Role
Best Roam Lane Counters for Saber
5Johnson leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Hilda (+2.5 pp). Roles: Tank 4, Support 1, Fighter 3.
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Saber
5Balmond leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Leomord (+3.1 pp). Roles: Fighter 5.
Best Fighter Counters for Saber
5Balmond leads with +3.3 pp, ahead of Leomord (+3.1 pp). Also in Saber's lane (Jungle / Roam): Balmond, Leomord, Sun, Alpha, Hilda.
Best Marksman (MM) Counters for Saber
2Miya leads with +2.8 pp, ahead of Hanabi (+2.5 pp). None of them is listed in Saber's lane (Jungle / Roam).
Best Assassin Counters for Saber
1Alucard is the only pick here with a measured edge over Saber (+2.3 pp). Alucard also plays Saber's lane (Jungle / Roam).
Best Tank Counters for Saber
4Johnson leads with +2.6 pp, ahead of Hilda (+2.5 pp). Also in Saber's lane (Jungle / Roam): Johnson, Hilda, Gatotkaca, Hylos.
Game Phase Analysis for Saber
Saber'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 Saber drops off, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
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Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Saber. The bars rank Saber's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Saber in MLBB are Balmond, Leomord, Miya. These heroes gain the most win rate against Saber based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Saber performs best against Ling, Nolan, Natalia. In these matchups, Saber has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Saber when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Saber is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Saber is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Assassin heroes hold a measured edge over Saber: Alucard. Pick one of them when you are on Assassin duty and Saber is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured edge over Saber in ranked matches: Balmond, Leomord, Sun, Alpha, Martis. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Saber.