To counter Layla, here's a list of her most effective heroes.

To counter Layla, here's a list of her most effective heroes.

For those of you who often meet Layla in the ranked scene Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, you can use several counter hero options to fight him.

Layla is popular because of her long range shooting range and big damage when late game with his passive skill called 'Malefic Gun' he can make his attacks even more painful.

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There are several heroes who can reach him quickly, burst him directly, or even have crowd control skills that can lock him before he flickers.

So, for those of you who are curious about the hero counters for Layla who can face her in Land of Dawn. You can find out in this article!

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Hero Layla

Layla aka the Energy Gunner is one of the heroes Marksman which is often relied on by Gold Laners in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

As a Marksman hero, Layla has several advantages such as long-range attack range which allows her to deal damage from a safe distance.

Then he is also capable of dealing massive damage, especially in the late game, making him perfect for pushing turrets without the help of minions.

Layla's ultimate skill, 'Destruction Rush', has the potential to cause burst damage and shock enemies hit by it.

Her passive skill called 'Malefic Gun' functions to increase damage to enemies further away from Layla (from 100% to 130%).

For his Skill 1 'Malefic Bomb', he will fire a Malefic Bomb towards the enemy target while dealing 200–400 (+80% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to the first enemy hit.

When hit by an enemy, Layla's basic attacks and Skill 2 (Void Projectile) gain extra range for 3 seconds. She also gains Movement Speed for 1.2 seconds, and the duration of the Movement Speed boost increases if hit by an enemy hero.

His 2nd skill called 'Void Projectile' will help him to shoot Malefic Energy at the target while dealing 170–320 (+65% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to his enemies in the area and giving a Magic Mark for 3 seconds.

When Layla is hit by an enemy with Magic Mark, she will deal 100–200 (+35% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to the enemy and will cause a stun effect for 0.25 seconds.

Meanwhile, her Ultimate Skill called 'Destruction Rush' will help Layla to shoot Malefic Energy towards the target while dealing 500–800 (+150% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to her enemies in one area.

List of Heroes to Counter Layla

So, for those of you who are looking for a way to counter Layla in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, you have to fight her before she stacks attacks from her passive skill 'Malefic Gun'.

Layla is very overpowered at long range, but her weakness is her low mobility and she is easily groped by enemies.

Usually, heroes who have high burst and agile mobility such as Assassins or burst Mages, can blink in, kill quickly and escape without giving Layla time to Flicker.

Apart from that, you can also use anti-range items such as Dominance Ice, Blade Armor and Wind of Nature which can be used to minimize Layla's damage.

Below is a list of Layla counter heroes that you can use to fight her in the Land of Dawn Mobile Legends: Bang Bang!

Natalia

Natalia or the Bright Claw is an Assassin hero used by Roamers and is also Layla's counter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

As an Assassin hero, she is greatly feared by her enemies in the early game. She has the ability to disappear and reappear suddenly, deals high damage, and is skilled at close-range combat.

With his Passive skill 'Assassin Instinct', he can increase damage when attacking from behind and his 2nd skill 'Smoke Bomb' which makes him immune to basic attacks and increases Movement Speed.

For her Passive Skill called 'Assassin Instinct' it works when Natalia is in the bushes without receiving damage for 1 second while camouflaged and getting 15% Movement Speed.

While she is camouflaged, Natalia's next basic attack will move her behind Layla and deal (+110% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage while Silencing Layla for 0.5 seconds.

He is able to deal damage, take damage and use his skill to deactivate his Camouflage status, but his next basic attack is still upgraded for 1 second.

Natalia's Crit Damage will be reduced to 15%, but her damage against Creeps or Layla will be increased to 150%.

Her first skill, called 'Claw Dash', works when Natalia approaches Layla, dealing 250–350 (+50% Total Physical Attack) points of Physical Damage to Layla in her area. After being hit by Layla, she can use this skill again for 5 seconds.

Then, her Skill 2 is called 'Smoke Bomb', which will help Natalia throw Smoke Bombs in her area while giving a slow effect of 25%–75% to Layla, but Natalia remains immune to Layla's basic attacks for 4 seconds.

Her Ultimate Skill, "The Hunt," has two modes: Passive and Active. When passive, Natalia gains 15%–45% extra Crit Change, and when active, Natalia enters "Assassin Instinct (Passive Skill)" status, allowing her to charge her Ultimate twice every 30 seconds.

Gusion

Gusion aka the Holy Blade is an Assassin hero who is often used by Junglers and is also a Layla counter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

As an Assassin hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, she boasts high mobility and high damage output, especially in the early game. She has the ability to blink repeatedly, dealing devastating burst damage, and her skills are incredibly powerful when utilized optimally.

Her Passive Skill is called 'Dagger Specialist', which adds one rune to Gusion's Dagger Specialist, up to four stacks. Each stack increases Gusion's basic attack, dealing 3% of Layla's maximum HP damage and restoring (+25% Total Magic Power) HP for herself.

Then, for his Skill 1 called 'Sword Spike', it will help Gusion in throwing his Dagger towards Layla while giving 200–300 (+50% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to Layla or the first enemy hit.

When this skill is used again, Gusion will move behind the marked enemy, dealing 00–300 (+100% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to Layla. This skill cannot be interrupted once Gusion moves behind Layla.

Next, for his Skill 2, called 'Shadowblade Slaughter', Gusion will throw 5 of his daggers at Layla, dealing 110–210 (+50% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to Layla while slowing her by 6% for 2 seconds. If Layla is hit by Gusion's dagger, this slowing effect increases to 30%.

When this skill is used again by Gusion, he will summon his Dagger which will deal 65–115 (+40% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to Layla in the area.

Meanwhile, his Ultimate Skill, called 'Incandescence', will make Gusion advance towards Layla's location while resetting the cooldown of his 'Sword Spike' (Skill 1) and 'Shadowblade Slaughter' (Skill 2).

If 'Shadowblade Slaughter' (Skill 2) is thrown once before resetting, Gusion can throw his 5 Daggers again to 'Shadowblade Slaughter' (Skill 2) next and gain 10 Daggers after that. If this Skill is used again, Gusion will later advance a short distance to Layla's location.

Saber

Saber or the Wandering Sword is an Assassin hero used by Junglers and Roamers and is also a Layla counter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

As an Assassin hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, he has high damage, is easy to use, agile and effective in clearing minions in the early game and can reduce the Physical Defense effect on his enemies, including Layla.

Saber's passive skill, "Enemy's Bane," reduces Physical Defense by 3-8 seconds when hitting a target, including Layla. This effect can stack up to 5 times.

Then, her Skill 1 is called 'Orbiting Sword' which shoots 5 swords that move around her, dealing 80–105 (+30% Extra Physical Attack) points of Physical Damage to Layla. After moving around Saber for 5 seconds, the swords will return to Saber.

During these 5 seconds, Saber will deal damage with basic attacks or skills and he will send his Sword moving in Layla's area while dealing 210–260 (+60% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to Layla and 50% to other targets he misses and reducing Charge's cooldown by 1 second.

This sword will also only deal 50% damage to non-hero enemies such as minions and creeps in the Land of Dawn.

Saber's Skill 2, called 'Charge', will help him advance towards Layla while dealing 75–150 (+50% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to Layla while also increasing her next basic attack.

Then, Saber will also advance towards Layla while increasing his basic attack by giving 75–150 (+120% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and giving a slow effect of 60% for 1 second to Layla.

With his Ultimate called 'Triple Sweep', he will attack and throw Layla into the air for 1.2 seconds, then attack 3 times.

The first two attacks will deal 120–180 (+100% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage, while the third attack will deal 240–360 (+200% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage.

Ling

Ling, also known as the Cyan Finch, is an assassin hero often used by junglers and is also a Layla counter in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

As an Assassin, he is very agile thanks to his ability to jump on walls while moving quickly using his skills.

She also boasts high burst damage, especially with her skill combinations. Furthermore, she's also capable of split pushing, making her difficult to stop.

Ling's Passive Skill called 'Cloud Walker' will help him jump between walls with the help of his Lightness skill as well.

When he stops on the wall, he gains 4 Lightness Points per second and 5 Extra Lightness Points for every damage he deals. Ling gains 1.6x Crit Chance from all sources, but only deals 150% Critical Damage.

His first skill, "Finch Poise," has two modes: Passive and Active. In Passive mode, Ling's Critical Chance increases to 2.5%–12.5%.

Meanwhile, in his Active mode, Ling will use his Lightness Skill, jump to the designated wall, turn into half-stealth, recover Lightness Points and gain 30% Movement Speed.

If Ling takes damage, he will revert to normal from his half-stealth state. If he is attacked, he will fall to the ground and be slowed by 30% for 2 seconds.

When Ling uses this skill again to jump from wall to wall, its cooldown will be reset and his stealth condition will be refreshed.

Then for his Skill 2 'Defiant Sword', Ling will attack in the specified direction and stab Layla who is nearby while dealing 300–400 (+40% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage.

Ling also uses this skill when he is on the wall, he will run to Layla's location and give 300–400 (+40% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to Layla while giving a slow effect of 30% for 1.5 seconds.

If this attack critically hits, Layla will be slowed by 45% for 0.75 seconds. This 'Defiant Sword' is a basic attack that can inflict damage and restore 35-60 HP for each enemy hit, including Layla.

His Ultimate Skill is called 'Tempest of Blades', which will help Ling jump into the air and gain 10% extra Movement Speed for 1.5 seconds.

He can also freely move in the air and land on the ground while dealing 250–450 (+100% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to Layla in the area and knocking her into the air for 1 second.

4 of the 'Tempest of Blades' will appear in the Sword Field and Ling can touch them to minimize the cooldown of his Finch Poise (Skill 1) for 4 seconds and reset the cooldown of his Defiant Sword (Skill 2) as well as gain 25 Lightness Points.

Meanwhile, the buff called 'The Oriental Fighters' functions to increase damage, attack speed and reduce mana usage to make it more effective.

Zilong

Zilong aka the Spear of Dragon is a Fighter/Assassination hero who is often used by EXP Laner and is also a Layla counter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Zilong's passive skill, "Dragon Furry," takes effect after using his basic attacks. Each attack deals 30 (+40% Total Physical Attack) points of Physical Basic Attack Damage and heals him for 30% (+20% Total Physical Attack) points of HP.

Then, for his Skill 1 called 'Spear Flip', he will throw Layla upwards while dealing 250–350 (+80% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage.

For his Skill 2, 'Spear Strike,' Zilong will charge at Layla, dealing 250-450 (+60% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and reducing her Physical Defense by 15-30% for 2 seconds. He then also delivers a basic attack to Layla. The cooldown of 'Spear Strike' will reset if Zilong kills Layla.

Then, for his Ultimate Skill called 'Supreme Warrior', he will remove all slow effects and gain 40% Movement Speed, 45%-75% Attack Speed and Slow Immunity for 7.5 seconds. During this 7.5 seconds, he can trigger his 'Dragon Furry' (Passive Skill) after every 2 basic attacks.

Meanwhile, Zilong's buff called 'The Oriental Fighter' functions to increase Zilong's basic HP recovery from 30% to 50%.

In addition, Zilong will also get an additional effect that can provide extra damage to enemies with HP below 50%.

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So, that's some information about Layla's counter heroes that you can use when you encounter her in the Land of Dawn. What do you think?