How to Counter Akai in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Akai

Heroes that statistically perform above average against Akai in ranked play. Win rate is shown vs Akai specifically, not the hero's overall win rate.

1. #1
   Argus Fighter Soft counter
   52.9% vs Akai +2.5% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

2. #2
   Alucard Fighter Soft counter
   50.0% vs Akai +2.1% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

3. #3
   Atlas Tank Soft counter
   51.8% vs Akai +1.6% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

4. #4
   Nana Mage Soft counter
   48.2% vs Akai +1.6% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

5. #5
   Minsitthar Fighter Soft counter
   52.4% vs Akai +1.6% edge

   Soft counter — matchup tilts against this hero but is playable.

Items That Counter Akai

The most effective item picks against Akai's kit — derived from Akai's speciality tags and role.

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  Demon Hunter Sword Deals % max HP damage — punishes heroes stacking health items.
• Calamity Reaper Deals % max HP damage — punishes heroes stacking health items.
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  Tough Boots Reduces crowd control duration — makes CC heroes less effective.

How to Beat Akai — Strategy

Akai is a tank. The same strategic principles that beat tanks in general apply to Akai specifically:

1. Don't fight them 1v1 — focus their carries first.
2. Build penetration items (Malefic Roar, Divine Glaive) so their defensive stacking matters less.
3. Kite their initiation — most tanks have one big engage tool, dodge it and the fight is yours.
4. Anti-heal items (Sea Halberd, Necklace of Durance) shut down regen-tank kits.