How to Counter Harley in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Harley

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

1. #1
   Joy Assassin Soft counter
   48.5% vs Harley +2.8% edge

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

2. #2
   Hanzo Assassin Soft counter
   50.8% vs Harley +2.8% edge

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

3. #3
   Gord Mage Hard counter
   54.3% vs Harley +2.5% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Melissa Marksman Soft counter
   52.0% vs Harley +1.9% edge

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

5. #5
   Yve Mage Soft counter
   51.4% vs Harley +1.9% edge

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

Items That Counter Harley

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

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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.
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  Thunder Belt Reduces physical attack and slows — limits burst damage output.
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  Athena's Shield Magic damage reduction — essential against sustained magic dealers.

How to Beat Harley — Strategy

Harley is a assassin. The same strategic principles that beat assassins in general apply to Harley specifically:

1. Build defensive items early — Athena's Shield, Radiant Armor or Antique Cuirass before your second damage item.
2. Ward jungle entrances and river crossings to deny the gank setup assassins rely on.
3. Group with your team — assassins thrive when carries are alone.
4. Save your hard-CC for their dive — burst windows are short, lock them down before they get out.