How to Counter Saber in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Saber

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

1. #1
   Natalia Assassin Hard counter
   50.8% vs Saber +4.2% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Hayabusa Assassin Hard counter
   48.4% vs Saber +3.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Nolan Assassin Hard counter
   47.9% vs Saber +3.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Ling Assassin Soft counter
   45.0% vs Saber +2.8% edge

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

5. #5
   Marcel Support Soft counter
   53.9% vs Saber +2.6% edge

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

Items That Counter Saber

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

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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 Saber — Strategy

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