Valentina counters
At Mythic, Valentina struggles most against Masha (-9.9 pts), Luo Yi, and Diggie, and has the edge over Joy (+5.1 pts) and Wanwan.
· Patch 2.1.88
Best counters for Valentina
The heroes Valentina 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 Valentina's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mathilda | -5.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Chip | -5.5 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Johnson | -3.4 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Masha | -6.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Baxia | -5.6 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Phoveus | -3.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Silvanna | -2.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Khufra | -12.3 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Valentina counters
Avoid these picks against Valentina: Valentina's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 X.Borg | +3.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Atlas | +3.3 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ling | +2.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Joy | +8.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | +6.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Carmilla | +3.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Grock | +3.4 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Diggie | +12.9 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Valentina's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Valentina at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier C · 44.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 45.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Odette | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Silvanna | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -2.5 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier C · 41.6% win rate
Baseline win rate: 41.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Khufra | -12.3 pts | Counters |
| Lunox | -11.7 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -9.4 pts | Counters |
| Baxia | -8.1 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -7.4 pts | Counters |
| Brody | -5.6 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier C · 41.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 42.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mathilda | -6.2 pts | Counters |
| Faramis | -5.3 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Popol and Kupa | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Xavier | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Silvanna | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier C · 40.4% win rate
Baseline win rate: 41.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Masha | -9.9 pts | Counters |
| Luo Yi | -6.0 pts | Counters |
| Diggie | -5.0 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -4.3 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Mathilda | -3.3 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier C · 43.5% win rate
Baseline win rate: 43.7%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Baxia | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Masha | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Johnson | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Natan | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Jawhead | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Franco | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier C · 44.7% win rate
Baseline win rate: 45.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Silvanna | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Minsitthar | -2.6 pts | Counters |
How to counter Valentina
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Valentina's damage, the game length where Valentina wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Valentina
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Valentina's damage type (magic), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
When Valentina is weakest
Valentina wins least in 10–12 min games (37.9%) and most in 20+ min games (44.7%).
Stronger late game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min37.9%
- 12–14 min39.9%
- 14–16 min41.7%
- 16–18 min42.1%
- 18–20 min43.7%
- 20+ min44.7%
Counters by lane
Valentina's counters grouped by the lane they play, Valentina's own lane first: the direct matchup.
- Mid LaneDirect matchup
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.