Esmeralda counters
At Mythic, Esmeralda struggles most against Karrie (-3.6 pts), Dyrroth, and Julian, and has the edge over Lolita (+6.0 pts) and Diggie.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Esmeralda
The heroes Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Karrie | -3.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Julian | -2.7 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Dyrroth | -3.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lunox | -3.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Atlas | -2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Edith | -2.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Wanwan | -3.1 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Esmeralda counters
Avoid these picks against Esmeralda: Esmeralda's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lolita | +5.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | +4.1 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +3.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | +3.4 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Paquito | +3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lapu-Lapu | +2.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Akai | +2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | +4.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Esmeralda's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Esmeralda at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier B · 48.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Dyrroth | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 48.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Baxia | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier B · 48.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Wanwan | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier B · 48.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier B · 48.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Dyrroth | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier B · 48.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lunox | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Estes | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Esmeralda
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Esmeralda's damage, the game length where Esmeralda wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Esmeralda
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Esmeralda'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 Esmeralda is weakest
Esmeralda wins least in 18–20 min games (47.1%) and most in 10–12 min games (53.2%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min53.2%
- 12–14 min51.0%
- 14–16 min49.5%
- 16–18 min47.9%
- 18–20 min47.1%
- 20+ min47.4%
Counters by lane
Esmeralda's counters grouped by the lane they play, Esmeralda's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- EXP LaneDirect matchup
- Mid Lane
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.