How to Counter X.Borg in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for X.Borg

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

1. #1
   Barats Tank Hard counter
   49.5% vs X.Borg +6.4% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Baxia Tank Hard counter
   50.5% vs X.Borg +5.3% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

3. #3
   Terizla Fighter Hard counter
   53.0% vs X.Borg +5.0% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

4. #4
   Phoveus Fighter Hard counter
   51.3% vs X.Borg +4.1% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

5. #5
   Martis Fighter Hard counter
   46.8% vs X.Borg +3.9% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

Items That Counter X.Borg

The most effective item picks against X.Borg's kit — derived from X.Borg'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 X.Borg — Strategy

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