Bane counters
At Mythic, Bane struggles most against Lolita (-5.3 pts), Nolan, and Valentina, and has the edge over Faramis (+4.2 pts) and Baxia.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Bane
The heroes Bane 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 Bane's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lolita | -4.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valentina | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Nolan | -2.4 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Arlott | -2.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harith | -2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanzo | -2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | -1.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Bane counters
Avoid these picks against Bane: Bane's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baxia | +3.1 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khufra | +2.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | +2.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | +3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Odette | +2.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Joy | +3.0 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | +2.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Bane's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Bane at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 51.7% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -4.2 pts | Counters |
| Nolan | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Novaria | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Arlott | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -1.7 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier S · 54.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 53.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mathilda | -6.6 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -6.0 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -5.0 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -3.0 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier A · 52.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 52.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -4.1 pts | Counters |
| Arlott | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier A · 52.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -5.3 pts | Counters |
| Nolan | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Novaria | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Sora | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Yin | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier A · 52.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Arlott | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Helcurt | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Nolan | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier A · 51.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Nolan | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -1.6 pts | Counters |
How to counter Bane
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Bane's damage, the game length where Bane wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Bane
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Bane's damage type (mixed), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against magic damage
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
When Bane is weakest
Bane wins least in 20+ min games (50.4%) and most in 10–12 min games (62.3%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min62.3%
- 12–14 min56.2%
- 14–16 min52.9%
- 16–18 min51.3%
- 18–20 min50.9%
- 20+ min50.4%
Counters by lane
Bane's counters grouped by the lane they play, Bane's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- JungleDirect matchup
- EXP LaneDirect matchup
- Gold Lane
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.