How to Counter Joy in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Joy

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

1. #1
   Sun Fighter Hard counter
   53.4% vs Joy +3.8% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   X.Borg Fighter Hard counter
   49.6% vs Joy +3.2% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Yve Mage Soft counter
   51.4% vs Joy +2.7% edge

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

4. #4
   Lolita Support Hard counter
   55.6% vs Joy +2.6% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

5. #5
   Hanabi Marksman Hard counter
   54.6% vs Joy +2.5% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

Items That Counter Joy

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

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  Athena's Shield Magic damage reduction — essential against sustained magic dealers.
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  Radiant Armor Magic damage reduction — essential against sustained magic dealers.
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  Wind of Nature Invulnerability on activation — lets you survive burst combos.
• Winter Truncheon Invulnerability on activation — lets you survive burst combos.

How to Beat Joy — Strategy

Joy is a assassin. The same strategic principles that beat assassins in general apply to Joy 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.