Balmond counters
At Mythic, Balmond struggles most against Cici (-4.4 pts), X.Borg, and Valir, and has the edge over Lukas (+3.0 pts) and Barats.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Balmond
The heroes Balmond 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 Balmond's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cici | -4.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Angela | -3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valir | -3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 X.Borg | -3.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | -2.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Estes | -2.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | -6.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | -3.0 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Balmond counters
Avoid these picks against Balmond: Balmond's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lukas | +2.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Barats | +2.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | +2.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Saber | +2.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khufra | +2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Martis | +1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
| Diggie | +7.1 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | +2.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Balmond's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Balmond at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier C · 46.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cici | -4.6 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.1 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier C · 47.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Faramis | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Zhuxin | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.0 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier C · 47.4% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cici | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier B · 47.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cici | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier C · 47.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cici | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -2.8 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier C · 46.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 46.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -6.8 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -4.8 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -3.3 pts | Counters |
How to counter Balmond
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Balmond's damage, the game length where Balmond wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Balmond
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Balmond's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
When Balmond is weakest
Balmond wins least in 10–12 min games (48.6%) and most in 14–16 min games (50.5%).
Consistent throughout the game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min48.6%
- 12–14 min49.4%
- 14–16 min50.5%
- 16–18 min49.6%
- 18–20 min49.6%
- 20+ min49.2%
Counters by lane
Balmond's counters grouped by the lane they play, Balmond'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.