How to Counter Lapu-Lapu in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Lapu-Lapu

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

1. #1
   Argus Fighter Soft counter
   52.9% vs Lapu-Lapu +2.9% edge

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

2. #2
   Popol and Kupa Marksman Soft counter
   52.3% vs Lapu-Lapu +2.7% edge

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

3. #3
   Atlas Tank Soft counter
   51.8% vs Lapu-Lapu +2.6% edge

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

4. #4
   Silvanna Fighter Soft counter
   52.8% vs Lapu-Lapu +2.2% edge

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

5. #5
   Vale Mage Soft counter
   50.5% vs Lapu-Lapu +1.9% edge

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

Items That Counter Lapu-Lapu

The most effective item picks against Lapu-Lapu's kit — derived from Lapu-Lapu'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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  Wind of Nature Invulnerability on activation — lets you survive burst combos.

How to Beat Lapu-Lapu — Strategy

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