Counter Guide
Argus Counter Picks
Dark Angel
A
Fighter53.9% WRThe best counters for Argus in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (57.0%), Lapu-Lapu (53.9%) and Akai (53.9%), ranked by measured head-to-head win rate from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Estimated picks are matched by role and kit and clearly labelled where proven matchup data is thin.
Proven counters
9
measured win rate
Top counter
Esmeralda
57.0% win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Argus in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by win rate from real matches; estimated picks are matched by role and kit.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data9Heroes with a measured win rate over Argus in ranked matches.
EsmeraldaTier D
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda's durability lets them tank Argus's opener and turn the trade around.
57.0%
win rate
Lapu-LapuTier C
FighterEXP
Lapu-Lapu holds a measured win-rate edge over Argus in ranked matches.
53.9%
win rate
AkaiTier S
TankRoam
Akai can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
53.9%
win rate
FredrinnTier S
FighterTankJungle
Fredrinn matches up well into Argus by role and kit.
53.9%
win rate
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla's crowd control locks down Argus's mobility before they can dive or reset.
53.9%
win rate
UranusTier C
TankEXP
Uranus's durability lets them tank Argus's opener and turn the trade around.
53.9%
win rate
RubyTier B
FighterEXP
Ruby can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
53.9%
win rate
GatotkacaTier D
TankFighterRoam, EXP
Argus is countered by Tanks with high Physical Defense, like Gatotkaca and Tigreal, because a lot of his damage comes from Basic Attacks.
53.9%
win rate
PhoveusTier C
FighterEXP
Phoveus's durability lets them tank Argus's opener and turn the trade around.
51.1%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Argus, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
MinsittharTier S
FighterEXP, Roam
Minsitthar's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Argus in place, denying the resets that make Argus slippery.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas can chain-stun Argus, cancelling the dashes Argus relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
Heroes Argus Is Strong Against
Argus performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Argus when you see them on the enemy team.
Masha
S
Argus has a favourable matchup against Masha based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
57.4%
5.1%
WR delta
Saber
S
Argus has a strong early game advantage over Saber. Control the tempo before Saber scales.
By phase
EML
50.1%
3.2%
WR delta
Helcurt
S
Argus has a strong early game advantage over Helcurt. Control the tempo before Helcurt scales.
By phase
EML
49.7%
3.0%
WR delta
Karrie
B
Argus has a strong early game advantage over Karrie. Control the tempo before Karrie scales.
By phase
EML
49.5%
2.4%
WR delta
Odette
C
Argus can close the gap on Odette and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
49.4%
2.0%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Argus
Argus struggles the most in the late game, where counters average a 60.0% win rate. Early game matchups are tighter at 33.3%. If the match extends, your counter advantage grows, so focus on farming and scaling to outperform Argus in late team fights.
Early Game0-8 min
33.3%avg WR
Argus is strong here
Mid Game8-14 min
48.6%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
60.0%avg WR
Argus is vulnerable here
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Argus in MLBB are Esmeralda, Lapu-Lapu, Akai. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Argus based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Argus performs best against Masha, Saber, Helcurt. In these matchups, Argus has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Argus when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Argus scales well into the late game. Counter picks are most effective early, so apply pressure in the first 8 minutes to build a lead before Argus reaches full power.
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