How to Counter Jawhead in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Jawhead

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

1. #1
   Zilong Fighter Soft counter
   47.1% vs Jawhead +1.8% edge

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

2. #2
   Helcurt Assassin Soft counter
   49.7% vs Jawhead +1.7% edge

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

3. #3
   Granger Marksman Soft counter
   42.5% vs Jawhead +1.5% edge

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

4. #4
   Karina Assassin Soft counter
   46.3% vs Jawhead +1.5% edge

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

5. #5
   Moskov Marksman Soft counter
   50.3% vs Jawhead +1.5% edge

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

Items That Counter Jawhead

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

How to Beat Jawhead — Strategy

Jawhead is a fighter. The same strategic principles that beat fighters in general apply to Jawhead 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).