Is Valir good in the current MLBB meta (2026)?

Valir is currently dominant (a strong first-pick) with a 52.78% win rate in ranked play over the last 7 days. Our tier list is refreshed every 6 hours from real match data across all ranks from Epic to Mythic Glory — see the live number at the top of this page for the latest status.

What is the best lane and role for Valir?

Valir is a mage hero mid lane lane. Stick to the role the hero is designed for — forcing a mage into an off-role almost always drops their win rate by 3-5%. Check the Overview tab on this page for the recommended lane layout.

Who counters Valir in Mobile Legends?

The strongest counters to Valir right now are Fredrinn, Barats, Thamuz. Fredrinn alone can flip a Valir matchup by several percent — if you see any of these picked, adjust your build or lane assignment. Full counter list with live win-rate impact is in the Counters tab.

What is the hardest counter to Valir?

Hard counters to Valir: Fredrinn, Barats. These heroes' kits fundamentally suppress Valir — expect a +3% or larger win-rate swing in the opponent's favour. Soft counters: Thamuz. The matchup tilts against Valir but is still playable with careful positioning and itemisation.

Which heroes work best with Valir?

Valir pairs best with Valentina, Harley, Hanzo. Valentina synergy is particularly strong this patch — combo-drafting them together boosts your win rate in ranked. Full synergy list with partner win-rate deltas is on the Synergy tab.

Is Valir hard to play?

Valir has a medium difficulty rating. Beginners should practise the combo sequence in custom mode for at least 20 games before taking Valir into ranked. The Skills and Tips tabs on this page walk through the exact combo order used by Mythic-rank SGS players.

What is the best build for Valir in 2026?

The Builds tab on this page shows the highest-voted community builds for Valir, sorted by popularity and refreshed every 6 hours. Each build lists the exact item order, emblem talent path and battle spell — pick the build that matches your current patch version.

How do I find Valir mains to scrim with in Singapore?

Join the Singapore Gaming Syndicate Telegram group — it's free, there's no sign-up, and every member is verified. You'll find Valir mains across Epic, Legend, Mythic and Mythic Glory ranks looking for daily scrims.

Mage Mid Lane Tier S

Damage Guard

Valir Guide 2026 — Best Build, Combos & Counters

Valir is a mage hero with medium difficulty. This is a live guide — win rate, pick rate and counter data refresh every 6 hours from real ranked matches.

Win Rate 52.78%

Pick Rate 1.03%

Ban Rate 2.53%

Difficulty Medium

Updated June 02, 2026 · live data refreshed just now · every 6 hours

Tier: S
Best Lane: Mid Lane
Hard Counters: Fredrinn, Barats, Thamuz
Best Synergy: Valentina, Harley, Hanzo

Valir Overview

Tier S

Win Rate 52.78%

Pick Rate 1.03%

Ban Rate 2.53%

Difficulty Medium

Role Mage

Class

Mage

Lane

Mid Lane

Speciality

DamageGuard

Playstyle Strengths

Teaming up with Fighters with strong initiation like Khaleed and Yu Zhong can simultaneously enhance the entire team's combat potential.

Weaknesses

Valir is countered by agile Assassins like Lancelot and Fanny because they can easily evade his 1st Skill.

Skill Priority

Level up in this order when playing Valir:

Searing Torrent

Ashing

Burst Fireball

Matchup Summary

Plays Well With

Struggles Against

Strong Against

Full counter & synergy analysis in the Counters and Synergy tabs.

Top 3 Tips for Playing Valir

Clear waves fast, then rotate to help jungle or roam — mana efficiency matters more than chasing kills.
Build Clock of Destiny or Lightning Truncheon first for power spikes at mid-game.
Always stay behind your tank in team fights — your job is burst damage, not absorbing skillshots.

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About Valir

Heir to Fire Throat, fire mage.

Valir Guide 2026 — Best Build, Combos & Counters