Counter Guide
Joy Counter Picks
Pirate Fairy
D
Assassin49.7% WRThe best counters for Joy in Mobile Legends are Odette (50.6%) and Eudora (50.2%), 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
2
measured win rate
Top counter
Odette
50.6% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Joy 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 data2Heroes with a measured win rate over Joy in ranked matches.
Also Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Joy, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Joy in place, denying the resets that make Joy slippery.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Joy in place, denying the resets that make Joy slippery.
Strong fit
BaratsTier D
TankFighterJungle
Barats can chain-stun Joy, cancelling the dashes Joy relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Joy, cancelling the dashes Joy relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's hard CC pins Joy in place, denying the resets that make Joy slippery.
Strong fit
AkaiTier S
TankRoam
Akai's crowd control locks down Joy's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
Heroes Joy Is Strong Against
Joy performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Joy when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
B
Joy has a favourable matchup against Lolita based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
55.0%
3.0%
WR delta
Sun
S
Joy outscales Sun as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
54.0%
4.4%
WR delta
Hanabi
S
Joy's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Hanabi before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
53.7%
2.8%
WR delta
Uranus
C
Joy has a favourable matchup against Uranus based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
50.8%
2.7%
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Joy has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
50.2%
3.8%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Joy
Joy is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 49.8% win rate. As the match progresses, Joy becomes harder to shut down (47.3% mid, 48.8% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Joy can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
49.8%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Mid Game8-14 min
47.3%avg WR
Joy is strong here
Late Game14+ min
48.8%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Joy in MLBB are Odette, Eudora. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Joy based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Joy performs best against Lolita, Sun, Hanabi. In these matchups, Joy has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Joy when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Joy 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 Joy has the advantage.
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