How to Counter Balmond in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Balmond

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

1. #1
   Saber Assassin Soft counter
   49.2% vs Balmond +2.7% edge

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

2. #2
   Barats Tank Soft counter
   49.5% vs Balmond +2.6% edge

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

3. #3
   Martis Fighter Soft counter
   46.8% vs Balmond +2.5% edge

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

4. #4
   Miya Marksman Soft counter
   51.1% vs Balmond +2.3% edge

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

5. #5
   Lukas Fighter Soft counter
   49.7% vs Balmond +2.2% edge

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

Items That Counter Balmond

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

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  Sea Halberd Reduces healing received by 50% — essential against regen-heavy heroes.
• Necklace of Durance Reduces healing received by 50% — essential against regen-heavy heroes.
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  Antique Cuirass Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.
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  Dominance Ice Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.

How to Beat Balmond — Strategy

Balmond is a fighter. The same strategic principles that beat fighters in general apply to Balmond specifically:

1. Kite them with ranged heroes — most fighters are short-range.
2. Build defensive items in mid-game (Blade Armor, Radiant Armor depending on damage type).
3. Don't fight in narrow choke points — fighters thrive there.
4. Anti-heal if they have lifesteal-based sustain (Yu Zhong, X.Borg, Alucard).