Phoveus counters
At Mythic, Phoveus struggles most against Minsitthar (-4.1 pts), X.Borg, and Angela, and has the edge over Benedetta (+5.1 pts) and Lolita.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Phoveus
The heroes Phoveus 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 Phoveus's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 X.Borg | -3.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Alpha | -3.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Minsitthar | -3.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Sun | -3.2 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -7.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Angela | -2.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valir | -2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | -10.2 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Phoveus counters
Avoid these picks against Phoveus: Phoveus's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wanwan | +4.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Freya | +4.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harith | +4.6 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Benedetta | +4.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Zhuxin | +3.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ruby | +3.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | +5.6 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lolita | +4.8 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Phoveus's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Phoveus at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier C · 47.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| X.Borg | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Minsitthar | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Bane | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 50.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | -10.2 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -8.8 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -4.4 pts | Counters |
| Bruno | -4.2 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Lylia | -2.9 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier B · 48.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -6.4 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier C · 47.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.0%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Minsitthar | -4.1 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Valir | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier C · 47.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| X.Borg | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Minsitthar | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Angela | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Floryn | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier C · 47.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| X.Borg | -4.3 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -4.0 pts | Counters |
| Minsitthar | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Bane | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -3.2 pts | Counters |
How to counter Phoveus
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Phoveus's damage, the game length where Phoveus wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Phoveus
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Phoveus'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 Phoveus is weakest
Phoveus wins least in 10–12 min games (46.0%) and most in 14–16 min games (49.5%).
Consistent throughout the game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min46.0%
- 12–14 min49.0%
- 14–16 min49.5%
- 16–18 min49.3%
- 18–20 min48.8%
- 20+ min47.6%
Counters by lane
Phoveus's counters grouped by the lane they play, Phoveus's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- EXP LaneDirect matchup
- Gold Lane
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.