Counter Guide
Xavier Counter Picks
Defier of Light
C
Mage48.7% WRThe best counters for Xavier in Mobile Legends are Zilong (53.4%), Angela (51.0%) and Helcurt (50.3%), 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
3
measured win rate
Top counter
Zilong
53.4% win rate
Best window
Early game
to press your edge
How to Counter Xavier 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 data3Heroes with a measured win rate over Xavier in ranked matches.
ZilongTier D
FighterAssassinEXP
Zilong holds a measured win-rate edge over Xavier in ranked matches.
53.4%
win rate
AngelaTier A
SupportRoam
Angela holds a measured win-rate edge over Xavier in ranked matches.
51.0%
win rate
HelcurtTier S
AssassinJungle, Roam
Helcurt's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
50.3%
win rateAlso Effective
Estimated12Suggested from role and kit matchups against Xavier, not measured win rate. A reliable starting point when ranked matchup data is thin.
GordTier S
MageMid
Gord's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
Strong fit
YveTier C
MageMid
Yve's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
Strong fit
KaditaTier A
MageAssassinMid
Kadita's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
Strong fit
EudoraTier B
MageMid
Eudora's burst window opens on Xavier the moment they step up to deal damage.
Strong fit
ValeTier C
MageMid
Vale blows up Xavier in one rotation, punishing Xavier's thin health pool.
Strong fit
ArgusTier A
FighterEXP
Argus's burst can delete Xavier before they deal damage in a fight.
Strong fit
Heroes Xavier Is Strong Against
Xavier performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Xavier when you see them on the enemy team.
Marcel
S
Xavier's burst damage output overwhelms Marcel's protective abilities in team fights.
By phase
EML
57.1%
1.8%
WR delta
Akai
S
Xavier has a strong early game advantage over Akai. Control the tempo before Akai scales.
By phase
EML
52.9%
1.8%
WR delta
Belerick
S
Xavier outscales Belerick as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
By phase
EML
52.7%
2.2%
WR delta
Faramis
C
Xavier possesses short cooldowns, a soft CC, good sustainability and performs well against heroes without Blink or burst damage, such as Hanabi and Faramis.
By phase
EML
51.6%
2.0%
WR delta
Uranus
C
Xavier has a favourable matchup against Uranus based on ranked data, so expect a win rate advantage in this matchup.
By phase
EML
50.8%
1.8%
WR delta
Game Phase Analysis for Xavier
Xavier is most vulnerable in the early game, where counters average a 51.4% win rate. As the match progresses, Xavier becomes harder to shut down (47.0% mid, 46.7% late). Prioritize early aggression and ganks to build an advantage before Xavier can scale.
Early Game0-8 min
51.4%avg WR
Even matchup phase
Mid Game8-14 min
47.0%avg WR
Xavier is strong here
Late Game14+ min
46.7%avg WR
Xavier is strong here
Frequently Asked Questions
The best counters for Xavier in MLBB are Zilong, Angela, Helcurt. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Xavier based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Xavier performs best against Marcel, Akai, Belerick. In these matchups, Xavier has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Xavier when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Xavier 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 Xavier has the advantage.
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