Layla counters
At Mythic, Layla struggles most against Atlas (-3.2 pts), Sun, and Johnson, and has the edge over Edith (+2.7 pts) and Rafaela.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Layla
The heroes Layla 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 Layla's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Atlas | -2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Johnson | -2.6 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Sun | -2.6 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanzo | -2.2 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | -2.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Helcurt | -2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Grock | -2.0 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hylos | -1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Layla counters
Avoid these picks against Layla: Layla's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Edith | +2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Rafaela | +2.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | +2.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +2.1 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | +1.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | +2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Bruno | +2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | +1.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Layla's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Layla at one rank and matter little at another.
Epic
Baseline win rate: 50.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.7 pts | Counters |
| Hylos | -1.5 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 49.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Hylos | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Helcurt | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 48.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 47.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Helcurt | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.0 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 46.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Joy | -2.3 pts | Counters |
How to counter Layla
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Layla's damage, the game length where Layla wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Layla
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Layla's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against basic attacks
When Layla is weakest
Layla wins least in 10–12 min games (43.7%) and most in 18–20 min games (51.6%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min43.7%
- 12–14 min48.6%
- 14–16 min51.0%
- 16–18 min51.3%
- 18–20 min51.6%
- 20+ min50.0%
Counters by lane
Layla's counters grouped by the lane they play, Layla's own lane first: the direct matchup.
EXP Lane
Jungle
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.