Argus counters
At Mythic, Argus struggles most against Phoveus (-3.8 pts), Barats, and Yve, and has the edge over Masha (+4.8 pts) and Helcurt.
· Patch 2.1.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Uranus | -3.3 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Terizla | -2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Barats | -3.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | -3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valentina | -3.5 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -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 | +2.6 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Masha | +4.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Saber | +2.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | +2.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lunox | +2.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Kagura | +2.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | +3.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Bruno | +3.3 pts | 1/5 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 · 54.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 54.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Barats | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier S · 54.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 54.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Valentina | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Gatotkaca | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier S · 55.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 55.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Zhuxin | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier S+ · 56.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 56.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier S · 54.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 54.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Ruby | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier S · 53.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 54.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Barats | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.0 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 (49.8%) and most in 18–20 min games (61.3%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min49.8%
- 12–14 min53.6%
- 14–16 min56.4%
- 16–18 min60.0%
- 18–20 min61.3%
- 20+ min60.0%
Counters by lane
Argus's counters grouped by the lane they play, Argus's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- EXP LaneDirect matchup