Counter Guide
Phoveus Counter Picks
Chains of Sin
C
Fighter48.9% WRThe best counters for Phoveus in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (57.0%), 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
1
measured win rate
Top counter
Esmeralda
57.0% win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Phoveus 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 data1Heroes with a measured win rate over Phoveus in ranked matches.
Also Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Phoveus, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
Good fit
DiggieTier A
SupportRoam
Diggie's poke wears Phoveus down before they can engage.
Good fit
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
Good fit
YveTier C
MageMid
Yve chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
Situational
HanzoTier B
AssassinJungle
Hanzo chips Phoveus from range, winning the lane before Phoveus gets going.
Situational
KaguraTier B
MageMid
Kagura's poke wears Phoveus down before they can engage.
Situational
Heroes Phoveus Is Strong Against
Phoveus performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Phoveus when you see them on the enemy team.
Benedetta
B
Phoveus outscales Benedetta as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.8%
3.2%
WR delta
Khaleed
C
Phoveus has a favourable matchup against Khaleed based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
51.5%
3.2%
WR delta
Freya
C
Phoveus has a strong early game advantage over Freya. Control the tempo before Freya scales.
By phase
EML
48.4%
4.2%
WR delta
Wanwan
D
Enemies with multiple mobility abilities can greatly reduce Phoveus's cooldowns, so he can use his enhanced Basic Attacks and skills more often when facing heroes like Wanwan, Arlott, and Chou.
By phase
EML
48.2%
5.7%
WR delta
Harith
D
Phoveus can close the gap on Harith and win fights at close range where mages are vulnerable.
By phase
EML
48.1%
4.6%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Phoveus
Phoveus struggles the most in the late game, where counters average a 49.5% win rate. Early game matchups are tighter at 46.8%. If the match extends, your counter advantage grows, so focus on farming and scaling to outperform Phoveus in late team fights.
Early Game0-8 min
46.8%avg WR
Phoveus is strong here
Mid Game8-14 min
49.2%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Late Game14+ min
49.5%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Phoveus in MLBB are Esmeralda. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Phoveus based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Phoveus performs best against Benedetta, Khaleed, Freya. In these matchups, Phoveus has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Phoveus when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Phoveus 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 Phoveus reaches full power.
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