Ling counters
At Mythic, Ling struggles most against Natalia (-5.5 pts), Saber, and Cyclops, and has the edge over Hanzo (+3.7 pts) and Atlas.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Ling
The heroes Ling 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 Ling's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Natalia | -5.5 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | -3.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Saber | -3.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karina | -3.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lukas | -3.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Bruno | -2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Zhuxin | -4.6 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | -3.0 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Ling counters
Avoid these picks against Ling: Ling's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Atlas | +3.2 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Gloo | +3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 X.Borg | +3.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hanzo | +3.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | +2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Novaria | +2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valir | +2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Gord | +2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Ling's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Ling at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 52.7% win rate
Epic
Legend
Baseline win rate: 53.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia | -5.6 pts | Counters |
| Saber | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 52.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia | -5.5 pts | Counters |
| Saber | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Bruno | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 52.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia | -5.6 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -3.8 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Saber | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Bruno | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 51.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia | -5.6 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Lukas | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Bruno | -2.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Ling
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Ling's damage, the game length where Ling wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Ling
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Ling's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
When Ling is weakest
Ling wins least in 10–12 min games (45.8%) and most in 20+ min games (56.6%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min45.8%
- 12–14 min51.2%
- 14–16 min53.3%
- 16–18 min55.2%
- 18–20 min56.1%
- 20+ min56.6%
Counters by lane
Ling's counters grouped by the lane they play, Ling's own lane first: the direct matchup.
JungleDirect matchup
Gold Lane
Mid Lane
EXP Lane
RoamWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.