Guide on how to counter Mai Shiranui, a Mage in Honor of Kings going to Midlane through hero, items and using good tips.
The best way to counter Mai Shiranui in Honor of Kings is to use knock-up, silence, or stun as soon as she dives in. Don’t go alone because Mai Shiranui can kill you quickly.

Type: Mage
Lane: Midlane
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Heroes counter Mai Shiranui
Best heroes counter Mai Shiranui are: Diaochan, Han Xin, Shouyue.
Items counter Mai Shiranui
Use magic resistance items.
How to counter Mai Shiranui?
Mai Shiranui is quite mobile and can easily get close to you to attack. Always keep CC to prevent Mai Shiranui from getting close such as silencing, knocking up, stunning.
Dodge Mai Shiranui’s fan to avoid having your defense reduced.
Mai Shiranui’s ultimate will reduce your physical damage so if you are an ADC, keep your distance from Mai Shiranui or stay close to your allies.
Mai Shiranui is weak in the early game, try to weaken her at this stage.
Limit Mai Shiranui’s farming ability by poking her from a distance.
If you are low on health, return because Mai Shiranui is a powerful burst assassin.
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