Alpha counters
At Mythic, Alpha struggles most against Diggie (-3.1 pts), Benedetta, and X.Borg, and has the edge over Barats (+3.0 pts) and Phoveus.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Alpha
The heroes Alpha loses to the most, rank by rank: a counter listed in several ranks is a consistent one. The gap is the average, in points of Alpha's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Benedetta | -3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | -3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valir | -2.1 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 X.Borg | -2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Angela | -1.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -2.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | -1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lylia | -2.4 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Alpha counters
Avoid these picks against Alpha: Alpha's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Barats | +2.5 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | +3.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | +2.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | +2.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hilda | +2.4 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Terizla | +2.1 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Johnson | +2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khufra | +2.0 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Alpha's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Alpha at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier C · 46.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Benedetta | -4.3 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 49.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier C · 47.4% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Benedetta | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -1.7 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier C · 46.7% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Rafaela | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.9 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier C · 46.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Benedetta | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier C · 45.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 44.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Wanwan | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Lylia | -2.4 pts | Counters |
How to counter Alpha
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Alpha's damage, the game length where Alpha wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Alpha
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Alpha's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
When Alpha is weakest
Alpha wins least in 10–12 min games (43.5%) and most in 20+ min games (49.2%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min43.5%
- 12–14 min45.3%
- 14–16 min48.1%
- 16–18 min48.2%
- 18–20 min49.0%
- 20+ min49.2%
Counters by lane
Alpha's counters grouped by the lane they play, Alpha's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- EXP LaneDirect matchup
- Gold Lane
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.