Esmeralda counters
At Mythic, Esmeralda struggles most against Karrie (-3.2 pts), Dyrroth, and Edith, and has the edge over Lolita (+6.1 pts) and Diggie.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lunox | -2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | -3.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Dyrroth | -2.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Edith | -2.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Julian | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -2.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Gloo | -2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Natan | -2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Esmeralda counters
Avoid these picks against Esmeralda: Esmeralda's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lolita | +6.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | +4.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +4.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Aldous | +3.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | +3.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yin | +3.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lapu-Lapu | +3.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Jawhead | +3.5 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 C · 47.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 48.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Edith | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 47.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Ixia | -2.3 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 47.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Julian | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 46.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lunox | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Dyrroth | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Edith | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 46.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Estes | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -2.9 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 (46.3%) and most in 10–12 min games (50.4%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min50.4%
- 12–14 min48.4%
- 14–16 min47.8%
- 16–18 min46.9%
- 18–20 min46.3%
- 20+ min47.0%
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
Gold Lane
Jungle
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.