Vale counters
At Mythic, Vale struggles most against Benedetta (-2.0 pts), Gloo, and Lapu-Lapu, and has the edge over Odette (+2.4 pts) and Rafaela.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Vale
The heroes Vale 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 Vale's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gloo | -1.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lapu-Lapu | -1.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valentina | -2.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khaleed | -1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Natalia | -1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Alice | -1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Barats | -1.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | -5.7 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Vale counters
Avoid these picks against Vale: Vale's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Odette | +2.0 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Estes | +2.0 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Rafaela | +1.9 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Melissa | +1.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Silvanna | +1.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Popol and Kupa | +1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | +1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | +1.6 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Vale's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Vale at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier B · 50.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Gloo | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Atlas | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Benedetta | -1.9 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier A · 51.4% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Diggie | -5.7 pts | Counters |
| Valentina | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Ling | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Natalia | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Jawhead | -1.8 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier A · 51.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -1.2 pts | Counters |
| Hilda | -1.2 pts | Counters |
| Khufra | -1.1 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -1.1 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier A · 51.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Benedetta | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Hanzo | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Nolan | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -1.4 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier B · 50.1% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Valentina | -2.0 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -1.9 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -1.4 pts | Counters |
| Barats | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Uranus | -1.3 pts | Counters |
| Gloo | -1.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier B · 49.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Gloo | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Terizla | -1.6 pts | Counters |
| Lancelot | -1.5 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -1.5 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -1.5 pts | Counters |
How to counter Vale
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Vale's damage, the game length where Vale wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Vale
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Vale's damage type (magic), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
When Vale is weakest
Vale wins least in 10–12 min games (48.5%) and most in 18–20 min games (53.2%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min48.5%
- 12–14 min50.7%
- 14–16 min51.8%
- 16–18 min52.8%
- 18–20 min53.2%
- 20+ min52.4%
Counters by lane
Vale's counters grouped by the lane they play, Vale's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- Mid LaneDirect matchup
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.