
Cursed Needle
Melissa is a popular Marksman in MLBB ranked play. To shut down Melissa, you need heroes that exploit their weaknesses in kit matchups and team fights. Below are the top counter picks ranked by win rate from ranked data. Layla leads the list as the most effective counter pick.
These heroes have the highest win rates against Melissa in ranked matches. Pick any of them for a statistical advantage in draft.

Ixia dominates Melissa in the early game. Apply pressure before Melissa can scale and become a threat.
50.1%
win rate delta

Vale's CC abilities disrupt Melissa's aggressive playstyle, preventing clean dives and resets.
49.7%
win rate delta
Melissa performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Melissa when you see them on the enemy team.

Melissa outscales Joy as the match progresses, gaining a significant advantage in late game fights.
49.3%
win rate delta
Melissa's counters are most effective during the mid game, averaging 51.4% win rate in that phase. Early game (48.1%) and late game (50.9%) are closer matchups. Look for mid game team fights and objective contests to press your advantage.
Even matchup phase
Even matchup phase
Even matchup phase
The best counters for Melissa in MLBB are Layla, Harley, Ixia. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Melissa based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Melissa performs best against Lolita, Leomord, Aldous. In these matchups, Melissa has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Melissa when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Melissa peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases: either shut Melissa down early or outscale them.
Melissa is currently rated B-Tier with a 51.4% overall win rate. Melissa is a solid mid-tier pick. They work well in the right team compositions but are not dominant enough to require counter-picking every game.