How to Counter Ruby in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Ruby

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

1. #1
   Sun Fighter Hard counter
   53.4% vs Ruby +4.6% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Gloo Tank Hard counter
   55.3% vs Ruby +4.2% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Argus Fighter Hard counter
   52.9% vs Ruby +3.5% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Masha Fighter Hard counter
   55.8% vs Ruby +3.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

5. #5
   Joy Assassin Soft counter
   48.5% vs Ruby +2.7% edge

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

Items That Counter Ruby

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

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  Sea Halberd Reduces healing received by 50% — essential against regen-heavy heroes.
• Necklace of Durance Reduces healing received by 50% — essential against regen-heavy heroes.
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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.

How to Beat Ruby — Strategy

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