How to Counter Yu Zhong in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Yu Zhong

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

1. #1
   Gloo Tank Hard counter
   55.3% vs Yu Zhong +2.9% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Atlas Tank Soft counter
   51.8% vs Yu Zhong +2.2% edge

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

3. #3
   Minsitthar Fighter Soft counter
   52.4% vs Yu Zhong +2.0% edge

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

4. #4
   Esmeralda Tank Soft counter
   43.4% vs Yu Zhong +1.7% edge

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

5. #5
   Popol and Kupa Marksman Soft counter
   52.3% vs Yu Zhong +1.7% edge

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

Items That Counter Yu Zhong

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

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