How to counter Melissa in Mobile Legends
Melissa is a marksman who deals physical damage.
Best picks against Melissa
8.8 Natalia Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong against marksmen
8.8 Saber Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong against marksmen
8.6 Ling Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.2 Hayabusa Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong against marksmen
8.2 Helcurt Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong against marksmen
8.0 Aamon Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Nolan Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Selena Assassinkills squishy targets fast
Items to buy against Melissa
- Blade Armorvs basic attacks
- Dominance Icevs basic attacks
- Wind of Naturevs basic attacks
- Winter Crownvs basic attacks
Suggested build for Melissa
- Swift Boots
- Demon Hunter Sword
- Golden Staff
- Corrosion Scythe
- Malefic Roar
- Wind of Nature
Emblem
- MarksmanSet
- SwiftTalent 1
- Weapon MasterTalent 2
- Weakness FinderCore talent
- Battle spell: Flicker
How to play against Melissa
- Melissa is fragile: assassins and diving fighters can catch it quickly.
- Melissa deals physical damage: armor items slow it down.
- According to reliable sources, Melissa currently has a 48.6% win rate in ranked matches.
Source data
48.6% win rate in ranked matches according to mlcounters.app (date: 2026-10-14).
Melissa guides and news
2026-10-19 · Mobile Legends · Meta report
Mobile Legends meta report (Season 42, 2.2.16a): the strongest heroes by role
Masha tops the EXP lane at over 60% win rate; Aulus leads the jungle, Valir the mid lane, Obsidia the gold lane, and Marcel and Rafaela the roam role. Melissa and Miya dropped.2026-10-14 · Mobile Legends · PatchMobile Legends patch 2.2.16: who got stronger, who got weaker?
The Season 42 patch changed 22 heroes. Aulus and Alpha stand out, Melissa and Miya drop, and the map got its yearly update.Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Melissa?
The strongest picks against Melissa right now are Natalia, Saber, and Ling. Natalia stands out: kills squishy targets fast.
What items should I buy against Melissa?
The most useful items against Melissa: Blade Armor, Dominance Ice, Wind of Nature, and Winter Crown.
What is the best build for Melissa?
Suggested build for Melissa: Swift Boots, Demon Hunter Sword, Golden Staff, Corrosion Scythe, Malefic Roar, and Wind of Nature. Emblem: Marksman, Swift, Weapon Master, Weakness Finder.
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