Counter Guide
Zilong Counter Picks
Spear of Dragon
D
FighterAssassin46.6% WRThe best counters for Zilong in Mobile Legends are Tigreal (54.7%), Karina (54.0%) and Johnson (50.9%), 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
4
measured win rate
Top counter
Tigreal
54.7% win rate
Best window
Late game
to press your edge
How to Counter Zilong 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 data4Heroes with a measured win rate over Zilong in ranked matches.
TigrealTier C
TankRoam
Tigreal can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
54.7%
win rate
KarinaTier D
AssassinJungle
Karina holds a measured win-rate edge over Zilong in ranked matches.
54.0%
win rate
JohnsonTier C
TankSupportRoam
Johnson's hard CC pins Zilong in place, denying the resets that make Zilong slippery.
50.9%
win rate
BaratsTier D
TankFighterJungle
Barats's hard CC pins Zilong in place, denying the resets that make Zilong slippery.
50.5%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Zilong, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
MinsittharTier S
FighterEXP, Roam
Minsitthar can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
TerizlaTier B
FighterTankEXP
Terizla can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
LolitaTier B
SupportTankRoam
Lolita can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel can chain-stun Zilong, cancelling the dashes Zilong relies on to get in and out.
Strong fit
MinotaurTier S
TankSupportRoam
Minotaur's hard CC pins Zilong in place, denying the resets that make Zilong slippery.
Strong fit
RubyTier B
FighterEXP
Ruby's crowd control locks down Zilong's mobility before they can dive or reset.
Strong fit
Heroes Zilong Is Strong Against
Zilong performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Zilong when you see them on the enemy team.
Diggie
A
Zilong has a strong early game advantage over Diggie. Control the tempo before Diggie scales.
By phase
EML
54.1%
2.5%
WR delta
X.Borg
B
Zilong has a strong early game advantage over X.Borg. Control the tempo before X.Borg scales.
By phase
EML
50.2%
2.9%
WR delta
Cici
C
Zilong has a strong early game advantage over Cici. Control the tempo before Cici scales.
By phase
EML
48.5%
2.4%
WR delta
Hirara
A
Zilong has a strong early game advantage over Hirara. Control the tempo before Hirara scales.
By phase
EML
47.4%
2.2%
WR delta
Fanny
D
Zilong has a strong early game advantage over Fanny. Control the tempo before Fanny scales.
By phase
EML
43.5%
2.1%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Zilong
Zilong struggles the most in the late game, where counters average a 49.9% win rate. Early game matchups are tighter at 37.1%. If the match extends, your counter advantage grows, so focus on farming and scaling to outperform Zilong in late team fights.
Early Game0-8 min
37.1%avg WR
Zilong is strong here
Mid Game8-14 min
46.4%avg WR
Zilong is strong here
Late Game14+ min
49.9%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Zilong in MLBB are Tigreal, Karina, Johnson. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Zilong based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Zilong performs best against Diggie, X.Borg, Cici. In these matchups, Zilong has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Zilong when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Zilong 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 Zilong reaches full power.
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