Counter Guide
Valir Counter Picks
Son of Flames
A
Mage52.3% WRThe best counters for Valir in Mobile Legends are Rafaela (+3.7 pp), Lolita (+3.2 pp) and Helcurt (+3.2 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
11
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Rafaela
+3.7 pp win rate
Best window
Even matchup
to press your edge
How to Counter Valir 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 data11Heroes with a measured win rate over Valir in ranked matches.
RafaelaTier S
SupportRoam
Rafaela holds a measured win-rate edge over Valir in ranked matches.
+3.7
pp edge
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita holds a measured win-rate edge over Valir in ranked matches.
+3.2
pp edge
HelcurtTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Helcurt's burst can delete Valir before they deal damage in a fight.
+3.2
pp edge
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst can delete Valir before they deal damage in a fight.
+2.9
pp edge
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Natalia holds a measured win-rate edge over Valir in ranked matches.
+2.5
pp edge
NovariaTier C
MageMid
Novaria's burst window opens on Valir the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.4
pp edge
GusionTier B
AssassinJungle
Gusion blows up Valir in one rotation, punishing Valir's thin health pool.
+2.2
pp edge
HarleyTier C
AssassinMageJungle, Mid
Harley's burst can delete Valir before they deal damage in a fight.
+2.2
pp edge
KaguraTier B
MageMid
Kagura holds a measured win-rate edge over Valir in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edge
Chang'eTier C
MageMid
Chang'e's burst can delete Valir before they deal damage in a fight.
+1.6
pp edge
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Valir in one rotation, punishing Valir's thin health pool.
+1.4
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match1Heroes whose kit tends to work into Valir's profile. Nothing here is measured against Valir and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
Counters for Valir by Lane and Role
Counters for Valir, 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 Mage Counters for Valir
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Valir are Novaria (+2.4 pp), Harley (+2.2 pp), Kagura (+1.8 pp), Chang'e (+1.6 pp) and Pharsa (+1.4 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Valir
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Valir are Helcurt (+3.2 pp), Ling (+2.9 pp), Natalia (+2.5 pp), Gusion (+2.2 pp) and Harley (+2.2 pp).
Best Support Counters for Valir
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Valir are Rafaela (+3.7 pp) and Lolita (+3.2 pp).
Heroes Valir Is Strong Against
Valir performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Valir when you see them on the enemy team.
Fredrinn
A
Valir excels in both sustained damage and Crowd Control. He counters heroes lacking mobility like Balmond and Fredrinn.
By phase
EML
+3.8
WR delta
Balmond
C
Valir excels in both sustained damage and Crowd Control. He counters heroes lacking mobility like Balmond and Fredrinn.
By phase
EML
+3.4
WR delta
Leomord
B
Valir has a favourable matchup against Leomord based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
+3.2
WR delta
Alice
B
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Alice. Control the tempo before Alice scales.
By phase
EML
+3.0
WR delta
Thamuz
B
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Thamuz. Control the tempo before Thamuz scales.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Hylos
C
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Hylos. Control the tempo before Hylos scales.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Tigreal
C
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Tigreal. Control the tempo before Tigreal scales.
By phase
EML
+2.5
WR delta
Terizla
B
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Terizla. Control the tempo before Terizla scales.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Martis
C
Valir has a strong early game advantage over Martis. Control the tempo before Martis scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Valir
Valir'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 Valir 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 Valir. The bars rank Valir's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Valir in MLBB are Rafaela, Lolita, Helcurt. These heroes gain the most win rate against Valir based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Valir performs best against Fredrinn, Balmond, Leomord. In these matchups, Valir has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Valir when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Valir is relatively balanced across all game phases. There is no single window where Valir is significantly weaker, so focus on consistent play and team coordination.
In ranked matches these Mage heroes hold a measured win rate over Valir: Novaria, Harley, Kagura, Chang'e, Pharsa. Pick one of them when you are on Mage duty and Valir is on the enemy team.
These Mid lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Valir in ranked matches: Novaria, Harley, Kagura, Chang'e, Pharsa. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Valir.
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