"Soon, you will know the power of the Arcane!" - Valir, MLBB.

Valir is a mage who specializes in damaging enemies from a far distance while also having defensive skills that enable him to counter almost any diving heroes. This hero is very reliable regarding team fights, especially against melee heroes. As long as you are in the proper position, the only other thing you have to worry about is the right timing.

Although Valir seems too good to be true, he is not entirely made to perfection either. Like some heroes in Mobile Legends, he has low mobility, limiting his escape mechanism if an enemy hero puts him on target lock. Therefore users must know the importance of choosing the right battle spell.

It does not matter whether you are in low or high rank; this hero will always give you a hard time, especially during the early game. I'm here to provide you with the guidelines of the Top 10 heroes you can choose that are powerful enough to counter one of the meta mages of all season in a ranked game.

1. Lancelot

 “I have no sympathy to spare for evil doers.” -Lancelot, MLBB.

First on our list is Lancelot. You can rely on this assassin’s serious damage and dodging ability with his second skill and not leave any opportunity for his target to escape with the correct use of his first and ultimate skills. It will allow you to quickly get closer to an enemy or fall back whenever possible.

WHY LANCELOT IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Wide range attacks
• Exceptional dodging ability
• Multiple dashes (to get closer or escape)

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s Shield
• Radiant Armor
• Immortality
• Blade of Heptaseas
• Blade of Despair

Lancelot full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/47

2. Lesley

"One shot, One kill." -Lesley, MLBB

Lesley is on par with Valir regarding long-range attacks, but she has the advantage of being a marksman hero. Her first skill grants her movement speed while concealing herself for a few seconds landing critical damage when her bullet hits, making her hard to catch and perfect for engaging in surprise attacks.

WHY LESLEY IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Long-range attacks
• Agile
• Ability to camouflage

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s Shield
• Radiant Armor
• Immortality
• Windtalker
• Blade of Heptaseas

Lesley full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/53

3. Karina

 “The best assassination comes in the form of art.” -Karina, MLBB.

Since Valir has low mobility, Karina is the best fit for his counter since it would be hard for him to handle assassins with multi-stage dash skills. Karina’s first skill also gives her immunity, so she has no problem getting close to flames.

WHY KARINA IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• High durability
• Immunity to any attacks
• Multi-stage dash skills

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s shield
• Radiant Armor
• Immortality
• Calamity reaper
• Feather of Heaven

Karina full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/8

4. Kaja

 “There’s nowhere for you to run, nowhere you can hide.” -Kaja, MLBB.

Kaja might be classified as a support hero, but he is not one to be taken lightly. This hero is one of the most suitable counters for Valir because his ultimate is hard to escape even if you choose "purify" as your battle spell. When it comes to Kaja— it’s always an easy kill for low-durability heroes.

WHY KAJA IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Hero lock ultimate skill
• Highly recommended for ambush attacks
• Can be used with tank items for sustained damage

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s shield
• Radiant Armor
• Conceal (roam)
• Divine glaive
• Glowing wand

Kaja full details: https://www.mobilelegends.com/en/heroguide/62

5. Ling

"Still Swords, run deep." -Ling, MLBB.

We got one more assassin for the team. Ling is one of the most complex heroes in mobile legends. However, to learn and master his skills is worth it. If you are using Valir against Ling, your only way out is hoping he runs out of energy because he will be able to catch you by leaping through walls no matter what.

WHY LING IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Ability to leap from walls
• High damage
• Immune ultimate

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Radiant armor
• Blade of despair
• Windtalker
• Berserker’s fury
• Immortality

Ling full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/84/counters

6. Khufra

"All shall succumb to my power." -Khufra, MLBB.

Khufra is a tank-type hero with powerful crowd control skills earning him a spot on our list. His high durability allows him to sustain Valir's continuous magic damage and inflict slowing effects when hit by his 1st and 2nd skills, giving the advancement to your team.

WHY KHUFRA IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Crowd Control Skills (cc)
• High Durability
• Stun ultimate

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s shield
• Radiant armor
• Conceal (roam)
• Immortality
• Dominance ice

Khufra full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/78/counters

7. Aurora

 “Listen to the sound of snowing.” -Aurora, MLBB.

There is nothing more reasonable than Ice beating fire. Aurora is also a mage-type hero who has superior crowd control skills. She can stun and slow the enemies down, making them vulnerable and easier to ambush by your teammates. Despite having low mobility and being less durable than Valir, she can do a “one hit-delete” combo with her skill set.

WHY AURORA IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Crowd Control Skills (cc)
• Slowed passive skill effect
• High magic damage

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Ice Queen wand
• Radiant Armor
• Immortality
• Genius Wand
• Lightning Truncheon

Aurora full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/36/counters

8. Chou

“Wipe out all the injustice in the world.” -Chou, MLBB.

Chou is one of the few melee heroes with little to no problem approaching Valir. This hero takes the upper hand in having perfectly balanced agility, damage, and durability, depending on how you would use him to benefit your team in the game.

WHY CHOU IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Crowd Control Skills (cc)
• Second skill grants Immunity
• Durable and Agile

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Athena’s Shield
• Radiant Armor
• Blade of Heptaseas
• Blade of Despair
• Immortality

Chou full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/26/skill

9. Pharsa

 “The higher you fly, the more you see.” -Pharsa, MLBB.

If your primary role is a mid-laner, hoping to get another option, this one's for you! Pharsa is known for her insane wide-range ultimate and long-range 1st and 2nd skills equipped with escape and stun ability. This hero is mainly prioritized for protection in the game because of her offense, allowing you to utilize a pure magic build.

WHY PHARSA IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Wide-range ultimate
• Pure magic damage
• 1st Skill grants escape mechanism

BEST ITEM TO USE AGAINST VALIR

• Lightning Truncheon
• Clock of Destiny
• Holy Crystal
• Glowing wand
• Immortality

Pharsa full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/52

10. Wanwan

"My aim is impeccable!" -Wanwan, MLBB.

We started strong, and we will finish strong! Last on our list is Wanwan, one of the most notorious and unpredictable heroes in Mobile Legends. She is known for her swift movement, immunity, and critical damage, making her a nightmare for melee and low mobility heroes. When it comes to Wanwan, even tanks cannot save you from her attacks.

WHY WANWAN IS GREAT AGAINST VALIR:

• Swift Movement Speed
• Immunity
• Ultimate trigger with significant critical damage

BEST ITEMS TO USE AGAINST VALIR:

• Scarlet Phantom
• Corrosion Scythe
• Wind Talker
• Demon Hunter Sword
• Malefic Roar

Wanwan full details: https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/hero/89/gear

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