Cyclops counters
At Mythic, Cyclops struggles most against Lolita (-9.2 pts), Estes, and Ixia, and has the edge over Natalia (+5.6 pts) and Marcel.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Cyclops
The heroes Cyclops 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 Cyclops's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lolita | -9.3 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Estes | -4.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | -2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Popol and Kupa | -2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Minotaur | -2.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Atlas | -2.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Silvanna | -1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Cyclops counters
Avoid these picks against Cyclops: Cyclops's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Natalia | +5.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ling | +3.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | +3.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Joy | +3.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Wanwan | +3.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | +2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Benedetta | +3.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Akai | +2.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Cyclops's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Cyclops at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 51.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -9.6 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -4.1 pts | Counters |
| Minotaur | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 51.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -8.5 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Minotaur | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Silvanna | -1.7 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 51.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -9.7 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Silvanna | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.0 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 51.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -9.2 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Minotaur | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 50.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -9.6 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -4.2 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Minotaur | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 49.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita | -9.3 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -4.8 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Minotaur | -2.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Cyclops
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Cyclops's damage, the game length where Cyclops wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Cyclops
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Cyclops's damage type (magic), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
When Cyclops is weakest
Cyclops wins least in 10–12 min games (47.6%) and most in 18–20 min games (55.3%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min47.6%
- 12–14 min50.0%
- 14–16 min52.5%
- 16–18 min54.1%
- 18–20 min55.3%
- 20+ min53.7%
Counters by lane
Cyclops's counters grouped by the lane they play, Cyclops's own lane first: the direct matchup.
Gold Lane
EXP Lane
Jungle
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.