How to counter Joy in Mobile Legends
Joy is an assassin who deals magic damage. Key traits: high mobility.
Best picks against Joy
8.8 Gloo Tankpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.8 Khufra Tankpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.0 Minsitthar Fighterpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
7.0 Saber Assassinpunishes mobile heroes
7.0 Aulus Fighterstrong in the current meta
6.8 Minotaur Tankstrong in the current meta
6.8 Argus Fighterstrong in the current meta
6.8 Phoveus Fighterpunishes mobile heroes
Items to buy against Joy
- Athena's Shieldvs magic damage
Joy is strong against
squishy mages and marksmen
Suggested build for Joy
- Arcane Boots
- Lightning Truncheon
- Holy Crystal
- Divine Glaive
- Blood Wings
- Immortality
Emblem
- AssassinSet
- ThrillTalent 1
- Seasoned HunterTalent 2
- Killing SpreeCore talent
- Battle spell: Retribution
How to play against Joy
- Joy is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Joy deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
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Who is the best counter to Joy?
The strongest picks against Joy right now are Gloo, Khufra, and Minsitthar. Gloo stands out: punishes mobile heroes.
What items should I buy against Joy?
The most useful items against Joy: Athena's Shield.
Who is Joy strong against?
Joy is especially strong against squishy mages and marksmen.
What is the best build for Joy?
Suggested build for Joy: Arcane Boots, Lightning Truncheon, Holy Crystal, Divine Glaive, Blood Wings, and Immortality. Emblem: Assassin, Thrill, Seasoned Hunter, Killing Spree.
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