Argus counters
At Mythic, Argus struggles most against Barats (-3.3 pts), Uranus, and Ruby, and has the edge over Karrie (+3.3 pts) and Helcurt.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Argus
The heroes Argus 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 Argus's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Barats | -2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Uranus | -3.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Terizla | -2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -2.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ruby | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -2.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -2.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lolita | -3.3 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Argus counters
Avoid these picks against Argus: Argus's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Helcurt | +3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Saber | +2.5 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | +2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Guinevere | +2.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Arlott | +2.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Dyrroth | +2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Masha | +2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 X.Borg | +2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Argus's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Argus at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier S+ · 56.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 55.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Barats | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Ruby | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 55.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 56.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Ruby | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -1.9 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 56.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Barats | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Ruby | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 55.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 55.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Barats | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Hylos | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Aldous | -2.1 pts | Counters |
How to counter Argus
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Argus's damage, the game length where Argus wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Argus
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Argus's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
When Argus is weakest
Argus wins least in 10–12 min games (51.6%) and most in 18–20 min games (60.9%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min51.6%
- 12–14 min54.8%
- 14–16 min56.5%
- 16–18 min59.3%
- 18–20 min60.9%
- 20+ min59.8%
Counters by lane
Argus's counters grouped by the lane they play, Argus's own lane first: the direct matchup.
EXP LaneDirect matchup
Jungle
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.