Ruby counters
At Mythic, Ruby struggles most against X.Borg (-3.4 pts), Phoveus, and Lolita, and has the edge over Sun (+3.8 pts) and Gloo.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Ruby
The heroes Ruby 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 Ruby's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 X.Borg | -3.3 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | -2.8 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lolita | -2.2 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Balmond | -1.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -4.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Terizla | -2.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Layla | -2.0 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Ruby counters
Avoid these picks against Ruby: Ruby's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sun | +3.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Gloo | +3.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Masha | +2.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lunox | +2.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Joy | +4.0 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | +3.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karina | +2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | +1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Ruby's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Ruby at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier B · 49.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Arlott | -1.8 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -1.6 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 49.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Valentina | -6.4 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -5.6 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -5.0 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -2.8 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier B · 49.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| X.Borg | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Yu Zhong | -1.7 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier B · 48.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| X.Borg | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier B · 49.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Layla | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier B · 48.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 48.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Phoveus | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| X.Borg | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Lolita | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Layla | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Arlott | -1.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Ruby
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Ruby's damage, the game length where Ruby wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Ruby
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Ruby's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
Against crowd control
When Ruby is weakest
Ruby wins least in 18–20 min games (47.3%) and most in 10–12 min games (54.3%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min54.3%
- 12–14 min51.6%
- 14–16 min49.1%
- 16–18 min48.1%
- 18–20 min47.3%
- 20+ min47.4%
Counters by lane
Ruby's counters grouped by the lane they play, Ruby'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.