⬆Buffed in Patch 2.1.67a — We've optimized the responsiveness of weaving Basic Attacks between skills, enhanced the late-game strength of his Ultimate, and slightly reduced the second-phase knockback distance to ensure Chou can immediately follow up with an enhanced Basic Attack.
Fighter
Hero stats
Source: mobilelegends.com/rank (rates, official); mlcounters.app (meta score, rank) · Snapshot 2026-10-06
Win Rate
44.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%
Ban Rate
3.3%
Meta Score
28.5
Overall Rank
#83
Win rate by game length
Late-game favored — Scales into the late game — win rate climbs to 48.1% around the 16-18 mark the longer the match goes.
In plain words
How Chou's numbers compare with the rest of the roster (data from 2026-10-06).
Win rate
44.5%
Very weak
Pick rate
1.1%
Popular
Ban rate
3.3%
Sometimes banned
Trap pick. Chou is picked in 1.1% of games but only wins 44.5%. Popular does not mean good right now.
Pro play
Chou in 799 MPL and MSC games from Liquipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Presence
22%
Picks
98
Bans
74
Win rate when picked
40%
Lanes the pros play it in
🛡️ Roam · 90 picks, 39% wins🏹 Gold Lane · 5 picks, 40% wins⚔️ EXP Lane · 3 picks, 67% wins
Has done well against
Small samples
- Matchups appear only with at least 5 games against the same opposing hero, and they count the opposing hero anywhere on that team, not just in the same lane.
- Pro results depend on the teams, the patch and the whole draft, so treat these as hints, not counters.
Meta radar
This hero vs. the role average on official win/pick/ban rate.
EXP Lane
Similar heroes
Other EXP Lane picks with the closest win rate to Chou right now.
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Role & specialty changes
Source: Mobile Legends fandom wiki- Patch 1.4.94SpecialtyAdjustedCharge / Crowd Control → Chase / Control
Only changes the wiki has recorded are listed, so this may not cover every patch.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chou good in MLBB right now?
Chou currently sits at D-tier in EXP Lane, with a 44.5% win rate and a 1.1% pick rate (ranked #83 overall by meta score).
What lane does Chou play?
Chou is played in EXP Lane or Roam, depending on draft needs.
What is the best build for Chou?
A commonly recommended item path is Tough Boots, Blade of the Heptaseas, Antique Cuirass, Athena's Shield, Dominance Ice, Immortality, paired with the Tank (Thrill, Wilderness Blessing, Concussive Blast) emblem and Flicker battle spell. See the Builds tab for the full breakdown and alternate videos.
Who counters Chou?
Chou is most commonly countered by Baxia, Cyclops, Zilong. Check the Matchups tab for the full ranked list with win-rate data.
Is Chou hard to play?
Chou has a high difficulty rating (7/10) by official Moonton ratings.