Counter Guide
Melissa Counter Picks
Cursed Needle
B
Marksman51.0% WRThe best counters for Melissa in Mobile Legends are Harley (52.7%), Vale (51.0%) and Yi Sun-shin (51.0%), 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
6
measured win rate
Top counter
Harley
52.7% win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Melissa 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 data6Heroes with a measured win rate over Melissa in ranked matches.
HarleyTier S
AssassinMageJungle, Mid
Harley blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
52.7%
win rate
ValeTier C
MageMid
Vale can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
51.0%
win rate
Yi Sun-shinTier S
AssassinMarksmanJungle
Yi Sun-shin matches up well into Melissa by role and kit.
51.0%
win rate
PharsaTier D
MageMid
Pharsa blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
51.0%
win rate
NanaTier C
MageMid
Long range Mages such as Xavier and Nana.
51.0%
win rate
IxiaTier C
MarksmanGold
Ixia holds a measured win-rate edge over Melissa in ranked matches.
50.8%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Melissa, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
IrithelTier A
MarksmanGold
Irithel blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
Popol and KupaTier B
MarksmanJungle, Gold
Popol and Kupa blows up Melissa in one rotation, punishing Melissa's thin health pool.
Strong fit
KhufraTier A
TankRoam
Khufra can chain-stun Melissa, cancelling the dashes Melissa relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
AtlasTier S
TankRoam
Atlas's hard CC pins Melissa in place, denying the resets that make Melissa slippery.
Strong fit
Heroes Melissa Is Strong Against
Melissa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Melissa when you see them on the enemy team.
Lolita
B
Melissa has a favourable matchup against Lolita based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
55.0%
3.9%
WR delta
Natalia
B
Melissa outscales Natalia as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.6%
2.6%
WR delta
Leomord
B
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Leomord. Control the tempo before Leomord scales.
By phase
EML
50.8%
2.5%
WR delta
Alucard
C
Melissa outscales Alucard as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
49.1%
2.4%
WR delta
Mathilda
D
Melissa has a strong early game advantage over Mathilda. Control the tempo before Mathilda scales.
By phase
EML
46.9%
3.1%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Melissa
Melissa struggles the most in the late game, where counters average a 51.8% win rate. Early game matchups are tighter at 45.8%. If the match extends, your counter advantage grows, so focus on farming and scaling to outperform Melissa in late team fights.
Early Game0-8 min
45.8%avg WR
Melissa is strong here
Mid Game8-14 min
50.5%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
51.8%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Melissa in MLBB are Harley, Vale, Yi Sun-shin. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Melissa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Melissa performs best against Lolita, Natalia, Leomord. In these matchups, Melissa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Melissa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Melissa 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 Melissa reaches full power.
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