How to Counter Ling in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Ling

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

1. #1
   Hanzo Assassin Hard counter
   50.8% vs Ling +4.4% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Alpha Fighter Hard counter
   46.8% vs Ling +4.1% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Gloo Tank Hard counter
   55.3% vs Ling +3.9% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Balmond Fighter Hard counter
   43.1% vs Ling +3.6% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

5. #5
   Atlas Tank Hard counter
   51.8% vs Ling +3.5% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

Items That Counter Ling

The most effective item picks against Ling's kit — derived from Ling'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 Ling — Strategy

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