Counter Guide
Yi Sun-shin Counter Picks
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AssassinMarksman51.7% WRThe best counters for Yi Sun-shin in Mobile Legends are Uranus (51.7%), Hayabusa (51.6%) and Chip (51.6%), 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
3
measured win rate
Top counter
Uranus
51.7% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Yi Sun-shin 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 data3Heroes with a measured win rate over Yi Sun-shin in ranked matches.
UranusTier C
TankEXP
Uranus's sustain outlasts Yi Sun-shin's burst and wins extended trades.
51.7%
win rate
HayabusaTier C
AssassinJungle
Hayabusa's burst can delete Yi Sun-shin before they deal damage in a fight.
51.6%
win rate
ChipTier D
SupportTankRoam
Chip can chain-stun Yi Sun-shin, cancelling the dashes Yi Sun-shin relies on to get in and out.
51.6%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Yi Sun-shin, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
LingTier A
AssassinJungle
Ling's burst can delete Yi Sun-shin before they deal damage in a fight.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Yi Sun-shin, cancelling the dashes Yi Sun-shin relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel's hard CC pins Yi Sun-shin in place, denying the resets that make Yi Sun-shin slippery.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Yi Sun-shin in place, denying the resets that make Yi Sun-shin slippery.
Strong fit
BaneTier C
FighterMageJungle, EXP
Bane blows up Yi Sun-shin in one rotation, punishing Yi Sun-shin's thin health pool.
Strong fit
BaratsTier D
TankFighterJungle
Barats's crowd control locks down Yi Sun-shin's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
Heroes Yi Sun-shin Is Strong Against
Yi Sun-shin performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Yi Sun-shin when you see them on the enemy team.
Melissa
B
Yi Sun-shin's mobility and burst allow them to quickly eliminate Melissa before they can retaliate.
By phase
EML
51.0%
1.8%
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Yi Sun-shin outscales X.Borg as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
50.2%
1.6%
WR delta
Thamuz
C
Yi Sun-shin outscales Thamuz as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
49.0%
1.8%
WR delta
Nana
C
Yi Sun-shin outscales Nana as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
47.1%
1.7%
WR delta
Alpha
D
Yi Sun-shin outscales Alpha as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
45.7%
1.7%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Yi Sun-shin
Yi Sun-shin is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 71.6% win rate. As the match progresses, Yi Sun-shin becomes harder to shut down (53.4% mid, 50.6% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Yi Sun-shin can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
71.6%avg WR
Yi Sun-shin is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
53.4%avg WR
Yi Sun-shin is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
50.6%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Yi Sun-shin in MLBB are Uranus, Hayabusa, Chip. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Yi Sun-shin based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Yi Sun-shin performs best against Melissa, X.Borg, Thamuz. In these matchups, Yi Sun-shin has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Yi Sun-shin when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Yi Sun-shin 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 Yi Sun-shin has the advantage.
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