Lukas
Jungle · EXP Lane
Ling often has to answer Flash Combo with Tempest of Blades, giving Lukas's team a clearer second engage after the cooldown.
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These picks can create favorable situations against Ling when played correctly. No matchup is guaranteed.
Jungle · EXP Lane
Ling often has to answer Flash Combo with Tempest of Blades, giving Lukas's team a clearer second engage after the cooldown.
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Roam · Jungle
By forcing Tempest of Blades early, Triple Sweep leaves Ling more vulnerable to the next control sequence.
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Roam · EXP Lane
When Ling commits a dash, King's Calling turns the movement into an interrupted entry or escape.
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Roam · EXP Lane
When Ling commits a dash, Bouncing Ball turns the movement into an interrupted entry or escape.
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Mid Lane · Roam
When Ling commits forward, Searing Torrent creates immediate separation and forces the approach to begin again.
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Roam · EXP Lane
The Way of Dragon pressures Ling to use Tempest of Blades, Chou can then hold the next catch until that defensive window ends.
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EXP Lane
By forcing Tempest of Blades early, Penalty Zone leaves Ling more vulnerable to the next control sequence.
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Mid Lane · Roam
Guiding Wind shields Ling's target and provides an escape route, reducing the chance that his wall entry becomes a clean kill.
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Roam · EXP Lane
Raging Sandstorm creates a catch that Ling must answer with Tempest of Blades, reducing the defensive options available afterward.
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Roam
By forcing Tempest of Blades early, Tidal Strike leaves Ling more vulnerable to the next control sequence.
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Roam · Jungle · EXP Lane
Ling often has to answer Mecha Suppression with Tempest of Blades, giving Jawhead's team a clearer second engage after the cooldown.
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Mid Lane
Ball Lightning creates a catch that Ling must answer with Tempest of Blades, reducing the defensive options available afterward.
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Roam · EXP Lane
Wrath of Dryad creates a catch that Ling must answer with Tempest of Blades, reducing the defensive options available afterward.
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Roam
Ling often has to answer Fatal Links with Tempest of Blades, giving Atlas's team a clearer second engage after the cooldown.
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Finch Poise lets Ling approach Angela over walls, then Tempest of Blades threatens her before Heartguard completes.
Ling uses Tempest of Blades to threaten Aurora immediately, often drawing Pride of Ice before the main teamfight begins.
Ling uses Tempest of Blades to reach Beatrix, then stays close when Beatrix tries to escape with another movement skill.
Tempest of Blades gives Ling direct access to Brody and enough mobility to follow Brody's first reposition.
Tempest of Blades bypasses the frontline and reaches the low-mobility Cecilion before allied peel can reset the fight.
Tempest of Blades closes the initial gap and keeps Ling involved after Cici's first mobility cast.
Tempest of Blades bypasses the frontline and reaches the low-mobility Cyclops before allied peel can reset the fight.
Finch Poise crosses Diggie's setup, and Tempest of Blades threatens him before Time Journey turns the fight.
Ling uses Tempest of Blades to reach Granger, then stays close when Granger tries to escape with another movement skill.
Ling uses Tempest of Blades to attack Hanabi from an angle Hanabi's limited mobility cannot easily answer.
Finch Poise lets Ling reach Hanzo's vulnerable body over terrain, forcing Hanzo to shorten Kinjutsu: Pinnacle Ninja or risk dying.
Tempest of Blades carries Ling through the frontline and forces Kagura to spend Rasho Umbrella Flee before safely supporting the fight.
Tempest of Blades carries Ling through the frontline and forces Lesley to spend Master of Camouflage before safely supporting the fight.
Tempest of Blades carries Ling through the frontline and forces Lunox to spend Power of Order: Brilliance before safely supporting the fight.
The movement from Tempest of Blades lets Ling reach Lylia before the formation around them can react.
Tempest of Blades puts Ling beside Moskov quickly, reducing the space available for a clean mobility reset.
Tempest of Blades bypasses the frontline and reaches the low-mobility Novaria before allied peel can reset the fight.
Finch Poise crosses Rafaela's frontline, and Tempest of Blades threatens her before Holy Healing stabilizes the team.
The movement from Tempest of Blades lets Ling reach Vale before the formation around them can react.
By entering with Tempest of Blades, Ling reaches Valir early enough to pressure the key defensive cooldown, Vengeance Flame.
Tempest of Blades gives Ling backline access that forces Wanwan to use Needles in Flowers defensively before continuing the fight.
Tempest of Blades carries Ling through the frontline and forces X.Borg to spend Last Insanity before safely supporting the fight.
Tempest of Blades gives Ling immediate backline access against a target with no regular dash to create distance.
Tempest of Blades gives Ling direct access to Zhuxin and enough mobility to follow Zhuxin's first reposition.
Build a draft that can address Ling's exceptional map mobility. Keep reliable control or protection available for the moment Ling commits, and choose counters that still fit your team's required roles.
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