Counter Guide
Zilong Counter Picks
Spear of Dragon
D
FighterAssassin46.3% WRThe best counters for Zilong in Mobile Legends are Tigreal (+2.7 pp), Baxia (+2.7 pp) and Johnson (+2.6 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
9
measured win rate edge
Top counter
Tigreal
+2.7 pp win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Zilong 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 data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Zilong in ranked matches.
TigrealTier C
TankRoam
Tigreal can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
+2.7
pp edge
BaxiaTier D
TankJungle
Baxia holds a measured win-rate edge over Zilong in ranked matches.
+2.7
pp edge
JohnsonTier B
TankSupportRoam
Johnson's hard CC pins Zilong in place, denying the resets that make Zilong slippery.
+2.6
pp edge
KarinaTier D
AssassinJungle
Karina holds a measured win-rate edge over Zilong in ranked matches.
+2.4
pp edge
GatotkacaTier D
TankFighterRoam, EXP
Gatotkaca can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
+2.3
pp edge
Popol and KupaTier A
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa holds a measured win-rate edge over Zilong in ranked matches.
+2.2
pp edge
KhaleedTier B
FighterRoam, EXP
Khaleed heals through Zilong's combo and grinds them down in a longer fight.
+2.1
pp edge
HylosTier C
TankRoam
Hylos shields the carry and makes Zilong's assassinations far riskier.
+1.9
pp edge
BadangTier B
FighterRoam, EXP
Badang holds a measured win-rate edge over Zilong in ranked matches.
+1.4
pp edgeKit Matchups
Kit match3Heroes whose kit tends to work into Zilong's profile. Nothing here is measured against Zilong and the order is not a ranking: these are listed by each hero's own overall ranked win rate.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
GlooTier S
TankRoam, EXP
Gloo's sustain outlasts Zilong's burst and wins extended trades.
LolitaTier A
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
Counters for Zilong by Lane and Role
Counters for Zilong, 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 Fighter Counters for Zilong
The Fighter heroes with a measured win rate over Zilong are Gatotkaca (+2.3 pp), Khaleed (+2.1 pp) and Badang (+1.4 pp).
Best Assassin Counters for Zilong
The only Assassin with a measured win rate over Zilong is Karina (+2.4 pp).
Best Tank Counters for Zilong
The Tank heroes with a measured win rate over Zilong are Tigreal (+2.7 pp), Baxia (+2.7 pp), Johnson (+2.6 pp), Gatotkaca (+2.3 pp) and Hylos (+1.9 pp).
Heroes Zilong Is Strong Against
Zilong performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Zilong when you see them on the enemy team.
X.Borg
B
Zilong outscales X.Borg as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+2.7
WR delta
Melissa
S
Zilong's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Melissa before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Karrie
C
Zilong's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Karrie before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
+2.2
WR delta
Joy
C
Zilong outscales Joy as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Xavier
C
Zilong can close the gap on Xavier and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
+1.9
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Zilong
Zilong scales into the late game: across the 10 matchups measured for them, Zilong does best once matches pass 16 minutes. Build your lead in the first 10 minutes before Zilong reaches full power.
Early Game0-10 min
Zilong dips here
Mid Game10-16 min
In between
Late Game16+ min
Zilong peaks here
Shape only, from the 10 matchups measured for Zilong. The bars rank Zilong's own phases against each other, not against other heroes, and are not win rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Zilong in MLBB are Tigreal, Baxia, Johnson. These heroes gain the most win rate against Zilong based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Zilong performs best against X.Borg, Melissa, Karrie. In these matchups, Zilong has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Zilong when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Zilong 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 Zilong reaches full power.
In ranked matches these Fighter heroes hold a measured win rate over Zilong: Gatotkaca, Khaleed, Badang. Pick one of them when you are on Fighter duty and Zilong is on the enemy team.
These EXP lane heroes hold a measured win rate over Zilong in ranked matches: Gatotkaca, Khaleed, Badang. Any of them is a safe lane-matched answer to Zilong.
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