Saber counters
At Mythic, Saber struggles most against Leomord (-3.9 pts), Baxia, and Fredrinn, and has the edge over Natalia (+3.8 pts) and Ling.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Leomord | -3.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fredrinn | -3.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Miya | -3.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Balmond | -3.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Martis | -3.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -3.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Argus | -2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Barats | -2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ling | +3.5 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Natalia | +3.4 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Nolan | +2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hirara | +2.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lunox | +2.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Hayabusa | +3.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | +3.4 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Mathilda | +2.6 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+ · 50.7% win rate
Epic
Baseline win rate: 48.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Fredrinn | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.2 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Argus | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.0 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Fredrinn | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Sun | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alucard | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 50.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Leomord | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Martis | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -3.0 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 51.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Leomord | -4.6 pts | Counters |
| Balmond | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Argus | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Fredrinn | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -3.1 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 53.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Balmond | -4.5 pts | Counters |
| Martis | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Alpha | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Leomord | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Karina | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Miya | -3.3 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 (50.6%) and most in 10–12 min games (58.2%).
Stronger early game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min58.2%
- 12–14 min54.6%
- 14–16 min52.5%
- 16–18 min51.3%
- 18–20 min50.9%
- 20+ min50.6%
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
EXP LaneWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.