Kagura counters
At Mythic, Kagura struggles most against Phoveus (-2.1 pts), Harith, and Thamuz, and has the edge over Lolita (+4.1 pts) and X.Borg.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Kagura
The heroes Kagura 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 Kagura's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Phoveus | -2.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Thamuz | -1.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Esmeralda | -2.1 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harith | -2.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | -1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -1.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lukas | -1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | -2.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Kagura counters
Avoid these picks against Kagura: Kagura's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lolita | +3.7 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valir | +1.7 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanabi | +1.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanzo | +1.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Atlas | +1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Silvanna | +1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 X.Borg | +1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Kadita | +1.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Kagura's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Kagura at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 51.8% win rate
Epic
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Odette | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Alucard | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 52.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Thamuz | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -1.7 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 52.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Thamuz | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 51.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Harith | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Thamuz | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 51.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Thamuz | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Kaja | -1.5 pts | Counters |
How to counter Kagura
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Kagura's damage, the game length where Kagura wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Kagura
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Kagura's damage type (magic), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
When Kagura is weakest
Kagura wins least in 16–18 min games (50.6%) and most in 10–12 min games (55.2%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min55.2%
- 12–14 min52.9%
- 14–16 min51.0%
- 16–18 min50.6%
- 18–20 min50.6%
- 20+ min50.8%
Counters by lane
Kagura's counters grouped by the lane they play, Kagura's own lane first: the direct matchup.
Mid LaneDirect matchup
Gold Lane
Jungle
EXP Lane
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.