Saber counters
At Mythic, Saber struggles most against Leomord (-3.1 pts), Masha, and Fredrinn, and has the edge over Natalia (+4.3 pts) and Ling.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Saber
The heroes Saber 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 Saber's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Masha | -2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Leomord | -3.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Sun | -2.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Barats | -2.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | -3.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Aulus | -2.9 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Miya | -2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Saber counters
Avoid these picks against Saber: Saber's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Natalia | +3.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ling | +3.7 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hayabusa | +2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Nolan | +2.9 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hirara | +2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | +3.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Irithel | +2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Karrie | +2.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Saber's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Saber at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier S+ · 50.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Aulus | -2.4 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier S+ · 47.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 47.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -1.9 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier S+ · 49.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Fredrinn | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.0 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier S+ · 50.4% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Leomord | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -2.4 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier S+ · 49.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Masha | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Aulus | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier S · 51.2% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -3.4 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Aulus | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -2.8 pts | Counters |
How to counter Saber
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Saber's damage, the game length where Saber wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Saber
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Saber's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against healing and lifesteal
When Saber is weakest
Saber wins least in 20+ min games (51.2%) and most in 10–12 min games (55.6%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min55.6%
- 12–14 min54.0%
- 14–16 min52.6%
- 16–18 min52.0%
- 18–20 min51.6%
- 20+ min51.2%
Counters by lane
Saber's counters grouped by the lane they play, Saber's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- JungleDirect matchup
- RoamDirect matchup
- Gold Lane
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.