Freya, the most compelling fighter in Mobile Legends, is feared for her deadly mix of speed and burst damage. Not only can she quickly close distances and unleash powerful attacks, but her ultimate also turns her into a Valkyrie, providing her with a shield and extended range. However, even the mightiest warriors have their counters. Here is your guide for effectively countering Freya.
Heroes That Counter Freya
Certain heroes have shown exceptional effectiveness against Freya in different game phases. They have been listed based on their win rate against Freya.
- Franco
- Chou
- Esmeralda
- Kagura
- Moskov
Heroes That Freya is Strong Against
Conversely, these heroes tend to struggle against Freya during most phases of the game. They are ranked based on their losses against Freya.
- Odette
- Irithel
- Alpha
- Sun
- Zilong
Items That Counter Freya
The right choice of items can significantly help reduce Freya’s impact in games. Here are some suggestions:
- Dominance Ice: Use this to lower Freya’s high attack speed derived from her passive skill.
- Wind of Nature, Winter Truncheon, Immortality, Antique Cuirass, and Queen’s Wings: These items provide effective anti-burst damage benefits.
- Sea Halberd or Necklace of Durance: To neutralize Freya’s shield ability.
Tips to Counter Freya
- Keep your distance and utilize crowd control (cc) measures to prevent Freya from closing in.
- Play heroes with high mobility and abilities that can reduce attack speed.
- If Freya picks a jungler, invade her jungle. If she goes solo, gank her at the earliest opportunity.
- Limit 1vs1 encounters with Freya, as her swift and intense attacks give her an upper hand.
- Control vision to avoid being blindsided by Freya’s gank.
- A long-range poke can prove beneficial for chipping away at Freya’s health before engaging in battle.
- Don’t let Freya secure the first kill as she excels at snowballing momentum.
- Endeavor to end the match quickly as Freya’s power grows considerably towards the latter stages.
Freya’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding Freya’s strengths and weaknesses is key to successfully countering her in battles.
Strengths:
- Ease of use.
- Excellent initiator.
- Low cooldown.
- High burst damage.
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to crowd control.
- Heavy reliance on skills.
Skills
- Passive – Power of Einherjar: Burst
- 1st Skill – Leap of Faith: Mobility
- 2nd Skill – Spirit Combo: Burst, Mobility
- Ultimate – Valkyrie Descent: Morph, Shield
By following these guidelines and mastering these strategies, you can exploit Freya’s weaknesses and take advantage of her vulnerabilities, neutralizing her impact and turning the tide of battle in your favor.