Lapu-Lapu counters
At Mythic, Lapu-Lapu struggles most against Yve (-5.3 pts), Beatrix, and Esmeralda, and has the edge over Masha (+3.2 pts) and Phoveus.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Lapu-Lapu
The heroes Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Esmeralda | -2.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Claude | -2.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harith | -3.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ling | -3.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | -4.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Beatrix | -2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | -1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | -7.7 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Lapu-Lapu counters
Avoid these picks against Lapu-Lapu: Lapu-Lapu's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silvanna | +2.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Badang | +2.2 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Masha | +2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | +2.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Popol and Kupa | +1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Sun | +1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | +10.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Edith | +3.1 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Lapu-Lapu's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Lapu-Lapu at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier B · 48.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Claude | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Fanny | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Beatrix | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 50.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -7.8 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -7.7 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -6.6 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -4.8 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -4.5 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -3.7 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier A · 50.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Faramis | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Claude | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Beatrix | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Yi Sun-shin | -2.4 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier B · 49.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -5.3 pts | Counters |
| Beatrix | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Claude | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Wanwan | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier B · 49.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Claude | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Fanny | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier C · 47.7% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Claude | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Fanny | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -1.5 pts | Counters |
| Harith | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -1.3 pts | Counters |
How to counter Lapu-Lapu
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Lapu-Lapu's damage, the game length where Lapu-Lapu wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Lapu-Lapu
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Lapu-Lapu's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
When Lapu-Lapu is weakest
Lapu-Lapu wins least in 20+ min games (46.4%) and most in 10–12 min games (57.1%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min57.1%
- 12–14 min52.4%
- 14–16 min49.3%
- 16–18 min47.2%
- 18–20 min46.5%
- 20+ min46.4%
Counters by lane
Lapu-Lapu's counters grouped by the lane they play, Lapu-Lapu'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.