How to Counter Franco in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Franco

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

1. #1
   Diggie Support Hard counter
   53.4% vs Franco +3.2% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Angela Support Soft counter
   48.7% vs Franco +2.8% edge

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

3. #3
   Fanny Assassin Soft counter
   43.2% vs Franco +2.6% edge

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

4. #4
   Floryn Support Soft counter
   53.5% vs Franco +2.5% edge

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

5. #5
   Estes Support Soft counter
   52.8% vs Franco +1.9% edge

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

Items That Counter Franco

The most effective item picks against Franco's kit — derived from Franco'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.

How to Beat Franco — Strategy

Franco is a tank. The same strategic principles that beat tanks in general apply to Franco 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.