Chou counters
At Mythic, Chou struggles most against Phoveus (-2.8 pts), Esmeralda, and Cyclops, and has the edge over X.Borg (+3.4 pts) and Fanny.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Chou
The heroes Chou 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 Chou's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cyclops | -2.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | -2.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -2.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khufra | -1.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lukas | -1.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Popol and Kupa | -1.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | -1.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Chou counters
Avoid these picks against Chou: Chou's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 X.Borg | +3.1 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | +2.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Beatrix | +2.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | +2.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Benedetta | +1.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | +1.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Natalia | +2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | +1.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Chou's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Chou at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier C · 45.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 44.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 45.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclops | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Zhask | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -1.3 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 45.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -1.4 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 45.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 44.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Obsidia | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 44.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -1.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Chou
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Chou's damage, the game length where Chou wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Chou
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Chou's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against crowd control
When Chou is weakest
Chou wins least in 10–12 min games (42.4%) and most in 20+ min games (50.3%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min42.4%
- 12–14 min44.2%
- 14–16 min45.1%
- 16–18 min47.1%
- 18–20 min48.1%
- 20+ min50.3%
Counters by lane
Chou's counters grouped by the lane they play, Chou's own lane first: the direct matchup.
EXP LaneDirect matchup
RoamDirect matchup
Gold Lane
Jungle
Mid LaneWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.