Counter Guide
Yin Counter Picks
Martial Genius
C
FighterAssassin48.3% WRThe best counters for Yin in Mobile Legends are Wanwan (+4.0 pp), Esmeralda (+3.0 pp) and Gloo (+2.7 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
14
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Wanwan
+4.0 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Yin 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 data14Heroes with a measured win rate over Yin in ranked matches.
WanwanTier C
MarksmanGold
Wanwan holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+4.0
pp edge
EsmeraldaTier B
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda's sustain outlasts Yin's burst and wins extended trades.
+3.0
pp edge
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's durability lets them tank Yin's opener and turn the trade around.
+2.7
pp edge
KhaleedTier B
FighterRoam, EXP
Khaleed's durability lets them tank Yin's opener and turn the trade around.
+2.5
pp edge
UranusTier B
TankEXP
Uranus heals through Yin's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+2.5
pp edge
HildaTier A
FighterTankRoam, EXP
Hilda's sustain outlasts Yin's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.5
pp edge
CiciTier C
FighterEXP
Cici's sustain outlasts Yin's burst and wins extended trades.
+2.3
pp edge
LancelotTier D
AssassinJungle
Lancelot holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
KimmyTier C
MarksmanMageMid
Kimmy holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+2.1
pp edge
JohnsonTier B
TankSupportRoam
Johnson's hard CC pins Yin in place, denying the resets that make Yin slippery.
+2.0
pp edge
RogerTier C
FighterMarksmanJungle
Roger holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+1.8
pp edge
SuyouTier B
AssassinFighterJungle
Suyou holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+1.7
pp edge
GrockTier C
TankFighterRoam
Grock's crowd control locks down Yin's mobility before they can dive or reset.
+1.7
pp edge
SelenaTier C
AssassinMageMid
Selena holds a measured win-rate edge over Yin in ranked matches.
+1.6
pp edgeCounters for Yin by Lane and Role
Counters for Yin, 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 Yin
Laning against Yin in EXP lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Yin are Esmeralda (+3.0 pp), Gloo (+2.7 pp), Khaleed (+2.5 pp), Uranus (+2.5 pp) and Hilda (+2.5 pp).
Best Jungle Lane Counters for Yin
Laning against Yin in Jungle lane, the picks with a measured win rate over Yin are Lancelot (+2.2 pp), Roger (+1.8 pp) and Suyou (+1.7 pp).
Best Fighter Counters for Yin
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Yin are Khaleed (+2.5 pp), Hilda (+2.5 pp), Cici (+2.3 pp), Roger (+1.8 pp) and Suyou (+1.7 pp).
Best Mage Counters for Yin
The Mage heroes with a measured win rate over Yin are Esmeralda (+3.0 pp), Kimmy (+2.1 pp) and Selena (+1.6 pp).
Best Marksman Counters for Yin
The Marksman heroes with a measured win rate over Yin are Wanwan (+4.0 pp), Kimmy (+2.1 pp) and Roger (+1.8 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Yin
The Assassin heroes with a measured win rate over Yin are Lancelot (+2.2 pp), Suyou (+1.7 pp) and Selena (+1.6 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Yin
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Yin are Esmeralda (+3.0 pp), Gloo (+2.7 pp), Uranus (+2.5 pp), Hilda (+2.5 pp) and Johnson (+2.0 pp).
Heroes Yin Is Strong Against
Yin performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Yin when you see them on the enemy team.
Diggie
A
Yin outscales Diggie as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.9
WR delta
Melissa
S
Yin's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Melissa before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Estes
A
Yin outscales Estes as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.8
WR delta
Floryn
S
Yin outscales Floryn as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.6
WR delta
Minsitthar
A
Yin outscales Minsitthar as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.3
WR delta
Aurora
C
Yin can close the gap on Aurora and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+1.8
WR delta
Gord
S
Yin can close the gap on Gord and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+1.7
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Yin
Yin scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Yin does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Yin reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Yin dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Yin peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Yin. The bars rank Yin's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Yin in MLBB are Wanwan, Esmeralda, Gloo. These heroes gain the most win rate against Yin based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Yin performs best against Diggie, Melissa, Estes. In these matchups, Yin has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Yin when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Yin scales well into the late game. Counter picks are most effective early, so apply pressure in the first 10 minutes to build a lead before Yin reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Yin: Khaleed, Hilda, Cici, Roger, Suyou. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Yin is on the enemy team.
These Jungle lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Yin in ranked matches: Lancelot, Roger, Suyou. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Yin.
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