Counter Guide
Xavier Counter Picks
Defier of Light
C
Mage48.5% WRThe best counters for Xavier in Mobile Legends are Natalia (+3.4 pp), Lolita (+2.7 pp) and Helcurt (+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.
Proven counters
5
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Natalia
+3.4 pp win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Xavier 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 data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Xavier in ranked matches.
NataliaTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Xavier is countered by heroes with high mobility that can quickly close a gap such as Benedetta, Hayabusa, and Natalia.
+3.4
pp edge
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita holds a measured win-rate edge over Xavier in ranked matches.
+2.7
pp edge
HelcurtTier B
AssassinJungle, Roam
Helcurt's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.5
pp edge
AngelaTier B
SupportRoam
Angela holds a measured win-rate edge over Xavier in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
AldousTier B
FighterEXP
Aldous's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
+2.0
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match7Heroes whose kit tends to work into Xavier's profile. Nothing here is measured against Xavier and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo heals through Xavier's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
ArgusTier A
FighterEXP
Argus's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
HanzoTier S
AssassinJungle
Hanzo's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
LukasTier A
FighterEXP, Jungle
Lukas heals through Xavier's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
BenedettaTier A
AssassinFighterEXP
Benedetta's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
Counters for Xavier by Lane and Role
Counters for Xavier, 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 Mid Lane Counters for Xavier
Kit matchNo Mid lane hero holds a measured win rate over Xavier yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Yve and Vale.
Best Mage Counters for Xavier
Kit matchNo Mage holds a measured win rate over Xavier yet. These have kits that work into this profile: Gord, Eudora, Kadita, Bane and Yve.
Best Assassin Counters for Xavier
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Xavier are Natalia (+3.4 pp) and Helcurt (+2.5 pp).
Best Support Counters for Xavier
The Support heroes with a measured win rate over Xavier are Lolita (+2.7 pp) and Angela (+2.2 pp).
Heroes Xavier Is Strong Against
Xavier performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Xavier when you see them on the enemy team.
Belerick
S
Xavier has a strong early game advantage over Belerick. Control the tempo before Belerick scales.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Uranus
B
Xavier outscales Uranus as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Baxia
D
Xavier has a strong early game advantage over Baxia. Control the tempo before Baxia scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Akai
B
Xavier has a strong early game advantage over Akai. Control the tempo before Akai scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Xavier has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Xavier
Xavier is strongest in the early game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Xavier does best before the 10-minute mark and falls off as matches run long. Avoid early skirmishes and punish Xavier once the game opens up.
Early Game0-10 min
Xavier peaks here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Xavier dips here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Xavier. The bars rank Xavier's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Xavier in MLBB are Natalia, Lolita, Helcurt. These heroes gain the most win rate against Xavier based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Xavier performs best against Belerick, Uranus, Baxia. In these matchups, Xavier has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Xavier when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Xavier is strongest in the early game. Counter picks are most effective later in the match, so try to extend the game and avoid early skirmishes where Xavier has the advantage.
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