How to counter Karina in Mobile Legends
Karina is an assassin who deals magic damage. Key traits: burst damage, high mobility.
Best picks against Karina
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
7.7 Floryn Supportprotects the team from burst · strong in the current meta
7.7 Rafaela Supportprotects the team from burst · strong in the current meta
7.1 Diggie Supportprotects the team from burst · strong in the current meta
7.1 Estes Supportprotects the team from burst · strong in the current meta
7.0 Uranus Tankprotects the team from burst
Items to buy against Karina
- Athena's Shieldvs magic damage
- Immortalityvs burst damage
- Winter Crownvs burst damage
Karina is strong against
squishy mages and marksmen
Suggested build for Karina
- 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 Karina
- Karina deals burst damage: avoid checking bushes alone and add a defensive item if needed.
- Karina is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Karina deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
- According to reliable sources, Karina currently has a 47.8% win rate in ranked matches.
Source data
47.8% win rate in ranked matches according to mlcounters.app (date: 2026-10-14).
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Who is the best counter to Karina?
The strongest picks against Karina right now are Gloo, Khufra, and Minsitthar. Gloo stands out: punishes mobile heroes.
What items should I buy against Karina?
The most useful items against Karina: Athena's Shield, Immortality, and Winter Crown.
Who is Karina strong against?
Karina is especially strong against squishy mages and marksmen.
What is the best build for Karina?
Suggested build for Karina: Arcane Boots, Lightning Truncheon, Holy Crystal, Divine Glaive, Blood Wings, and Immortality. Emblem: Assassin, Thrill, Seasoned Hunter, Killing Spree.
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