Counter Guide
Akai Counter Picks
Panda Warrior
S
Tank52.9% WRThe best counters for Akai in Mobile Legends are Esmeralda (57.0%), Cici (52.9%) and Marcel (52.9%), ranked by measured head-to-head win rate from ranked matches.
The ranked counters below are measured from real head-to-head matches, not role or kit guesses. Estimated picks are matched by role and kit and clearly labelled where proven matchup data is thin.
Proven counters
5
measured win rate
Top counter
Esmeralda
57.0% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Akai in Mobile Legends
Filter by role or lane to find the best counter for your position. Proven counters are ranked by win rate from real matches; estimated picks are matched by role and kit.
Role
Lane
Proven Counters
Ranked data5Heroes with a measured win rate over Akai in ranked matches.
EsmeraldaTier D
TankMageEXP
Esmeralda holds a measured win-rate edge over Akai in ranked matches.
57.0%
win rate
CiciTier C
FighterEXP
Cici holds a measured win-rate edge over Akai in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
MarcelTier S
SupportRoam
Marcel matches up well into Akai by role and kit.
52.9%
win rate
XavierTier C
MageMid
Xavier holds a measured win-rate edge over Akai in ranked matches.
52.9%
win rate
HanabiTier S
MarksmanGold
Hanabi matches up well into Akai by role and kit.
52.9%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Akai, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
DiggieTier A
SupportRoam
Diggie's poke wears Akai down before they can engage.
Good fit
FlorynTier S
SupportRoam
Floryn chips Akai from range, winning the lane before Akai gets going.
Good fit
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord chips Akai from range, winning the lane before Akai gets going.
Good fit
YveTier C
MageMid
Yve chips Akai from range, winning the lane before Akai gets going.
Situational
HanzoTier B
AssassinJungle
Hanzo chips Akai from range, winning the lane before Akai gets going.
Situational
KaguraTier B
MageMid
Kagura's poke wears Akai down before they can engage.
Situational
Heroes Akai Is Strong Against
Akai performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Akai when you see them on the enemy team.
Argus
A
Akai outscales Argus as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
53.9%
1.8%
WR delta
Silvanna
A
Akai outscales Silvanna as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.0%
2.0%
WR delta
Alucard
C
Akai outscales Alucard as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
49.1%
2.6%
WR delta
Harith
D
Akai outscales Harith as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
48.1%
2.0%
WR delta
Nana
C
Akai outscales Nana as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
47.1%
1.9%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Akai
Akai is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 64.7% win rate. As the match progresses, Akai becomes harder to shut down (54.8% mid, 50.1% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Akai can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
64.7%avg WR
Akai is vulnerable here
Mid Game8-14 min
54.8%avg WR
Akai is vulnerable here
Late Game14+ min
50.1%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Akai in MLBB are Esmeralda, Cici, Marcel. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Akai based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Akai performs best against Argus, Silvanna, Alucard. In these matchups, Akai has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Akai when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Akai is strongest in the early game. Counter picks are most effective later in the match, so try to extend the game and avoid early skirmishes where Akai has the advantage.
Advertisement