Ling
Strong option
Jungle
Ling can bypass the front line and force Layla to defend at close range.
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Strong options against Layla
These picks can create favorable situations against Layla when played correctly. No matchup is guaranteed.
Recommended counter picks
Picks to approach carefully
These sample heroes can give Layla favorable opportunities. They are not automatically losing picks.
Tigreal
Layla can pressure Tigreal from outside his preferred engage range when positioned safely.
Gameplay approach
- Pressure this weakness: no natural dash.
- Pressure this weakness: susceptible to flanks and dives.
- Pressure this weakness: needs time and protection to scale.
Drafting advice
Build a draft that can address Layla's excellent late-game range. Keep reliable control or protection available for the moment Layla commits, and choose counters that still fit your team's required roles.
Open Layla in the counter picker →This counter guide is editorial. It does not infer matchup conclusions from the official aggregate performance table.