Counter Guide
Saber Counter Picks
Wandering Sword
B
Assassin49.8% WRThe best counters for Saber in Mobile Legends are Sun (+3.1 pp), Argus (+3.0 pp) and Johnson (+2.4 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
12
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Sun
+3.1 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Saber 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 data12Heroes with a measured win rate over Saber in ranked matches.
SunTier S
FighterEXP, Jungle
Sun holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+3.1
pp edge
ArgusTier A
FighterEXP
Argus holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+3.0
pp edge
JohnsonTier B
TankSupportRoam
Johnson's crowd control locks down Saber's mobility before they can dive or reset.
+2.4
pp edge
LeomordTier B
FighterJungle
Leomord holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
BalmondTier C
FighterJungle
Balmond heals through Saber's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+2.3
pp edge
BelerickTier S
TankRoam
Belerick's hard CC pins Saber in place, denying the resets that make Saber slippery.
+2.3
pp edge
AulusTier B
FighterJungle
Aulus holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
GatotkacaTier D
TankFighterRoam, EXP
Gatotkaca's crowd control locks down Saber's mobility before they can dive or reset.
+2.1
pp edge
MiyaTier A
MarksmanGold
Miya holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+2.1
pp edge
HanabiTier S
MarksmanGold
Hanabi holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+2.0
pp edge
NanaTier C
MageMid
Nana holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+1.7
pp edge
JawheadTier C
FighterRoam
Jawhead holds a measured win-rate edge over Saber in ranked matches.
+1.7
pp edgeCounters for Saber by Lane and Role
Counters for Saber, 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 Roam Lane Counters for Saber
Laning against Saber in Roam lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Saber are Johnson (+2.4 pp), Belerick (+2.3 pp), Gatotkaca (+2.1 pp) and Jawhead (+1.7 pp).
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Saber
Laning against Saber in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Saber are Sun (+3.1 pp), Leomord (+2.4 pp), Balmond (+2.3 pp) and Aulus (+2.2 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Saber
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Saber are Sun (+3.1 pp), Argus (+3.0 pp), Leomord (+2.4 pp), Balmond (+2.3 pp) and Aulus (+2.2 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Saber
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Saber are Miya (+2.1 pp) and Hanabi (+2.0 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Saber
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Saber are Johnson (+2.4 pp), Belerick (+2.3 pp) and Gatotkaca (+2.1 pp).
Heroes Saber Is Strong Against
Saber performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Saber when you see them on the enemy team.
Ling
A
Saber has a favourable matchup against Ling based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+4.0
WR delta
Natalia
B
Saber has a favourable matchup against Natalia based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.7
WR delta
Nolan
C
Saber outscales Nolan as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+3.3
WR delta
Hirara
A
Saber outscales Hirara as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Irithel
A
Saber's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Irithel before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Hayabusa
C
Saber has a favourable matchup against Hayabusa based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Karrie
C
Saber's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Karrie before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Valentina
D
Saber has a favourable matchup against Valentina based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Lunox
C
Saber has a favourable matchup against Lunox based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Yve
B
Saber outscales Yve as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.1
WR delta
Moskov
B
Saber's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Moskov before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Brody
B
Saber's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Brody before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Clint
B
Saber's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Clint before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+1.5
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Saber
Saber peaks in the mid game, between 10 and 16 minutes, across the 10 matchups measured for them. The early and late phases are where Saber is easiest to punish, so shut them down before the mid game or outscale them after it.
Early Game0-10 min
Saber dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
Saber peaks here
Late Game16+ min
In between
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 Sun, Argus, Johnson. 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, Natalia, Nolan. In these matchups, Saber has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Saber when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Saber peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases: either shut Saber down early or outscale them.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Saber in ranked matches: Sun, Leomord, Balmond, Aulus. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Saber.
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