Joy
Drafting against Joy right now?
Open the Live Draft Counter with Joy already loaded on the enemy team and get your top 5 picks for Jungle. Add bans and the rest of the enemy team as they lock in.
Joy plays Jungle. These are the 16 Jungle heroes Joy has matchup data against.
Beats Joy in Jungle
Best Items Against Joy
Joy's damage is magic, so stacking magic defense blunts the burst directly.
Recurring shield that soaks the opening magic burst.
Every magic hit taken stacks extra magic defense, strongest into repeated poke.
Active: freeze yourself untargetable for two seconds and let the combo pass.
Prices and effects follow the current patch and are re-checked against it daily. One counter item per team is usually enough; slot it in as your second or third item once the threat is real.
Joy by Game Length
Joy gets stronger the longer a game runs, moving +5.6 win rate points between the 8 minute mark and the 20+ minute mark. That is +0.47 points a minute, and it is the measured figure behind the scaling part of the meta score.
Joy's win rate across 74 matchups with game-length data, weighted by how often each opponent is picked so a hero almost nobody plays cannot set the shape. Games under 8 minutes are left out: too few of them finish that early to read anything from.
Joy Overview
Joy is a Assassin in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, typically played in the Jungle. In the current meta, Joy holds a 48.50% win rate with a 0.17% pick rate and 0.30% ban rate, ranking #108 overall.
The most effective counters against Joy are Sora, Brody, Popol and Kupa . These heroes exploit Joy's weaknesses and should be prioritised in draft when facing a Joy pick.
On the other hand, Joy is particularly strong against Khaleed, Pharsa, Hanzo . For best results, pair Joy with Bruno or Baxia .
Stats last updated: 2026-08-27. Data is updated regularly to reflect the current ranked meta.
Joy FAQ
Who counters Joy in Mobile Legends?
The strongest counters against Joy right now are Sora, Brody, Popol and Kupa. Pick any of these heroes in draft to gain a clear advantage over Joy.
What is Joy's win rate in Mobile Legends?
Joy currently has a 48.50% win rate in ranked play, with a 0.17% pick rate and a 0.30% ban rate. Joy is ranked number 108 in the overall meta.
What role does Joy play in Mobile Legends?
Joy is a Assassin who is best played in the Jungle. With a meta score of 26.12, Joy is a solid pick in the current patch.
What items counter Joy in Mobile Legends?
The best counter items against Joy are Athena's Shield, Radiant Armor and Winter Crown. Joy's damage is magic, so stacking magic defense blunts the burst directly.