How to Counter Zilong in MLBB

Top 5 Counter Picks for Zilong

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

1. #1
   X.Borg Fighter Hard counter
   49.6% vs Zilong +3.0% edge

   Hard counter — kit fundamentally suppresses this hero.

2. #2
   Diggie Support Soft counter
   53.4% vs Zilong +2.5% edge

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

3. #3
   Angela Support Soft counter
   48.7% vs Zilong +2.4% edge

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

4. #4
   Karrie Marksman Soft counter
   50.2% vs Zilong +2.2% edge

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

5. #5
   Fanny Assassin Soft counter
   43.2% vs Zilong +2.1% edge

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

Items That Counter Zilong

The most effective item picks against Zilong's kit — derived from Zilong'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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  Athena's Shield Magic damage reduction — essential against sustained magic dealers.

How to Beat Zilong — Strategy

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