How to Counter Marco Polo
Best counters in Honor of Kings S12 (June 2026)
Last updated: 2026-06-07 · Counter list from Camp HOK / HoKStats intl reference — no official matchup win rates
Tier SFarm LaneWR: 49.9%Pick: 2.1%Ban: 0.3%
Best Counters to Marco Polo
Why These Counters Work
- • Hard CC and dive punish Marco before he stacks attack speed for extra Skill 1 and Ultimate bullets.
- • Tanks with shields (Lian Po, Liu Bang) absorb his sustained true-damage barrage in teamfights.
- • Early lane bullies deny his weak level 1–3 and delay his first core item spike.
Common Mistakes
- • Chasing Marco through his Skill 1 zone — kite outside the barrage arc.
- • Building only magic resist — Marco deals mixed true damage; prioritize HP and CC.
- • Fighting 5v5 without peeling your carry when Marco has two core items.
FAQ
Who counters Marco Polo?
Lian Po, Liu Bang, Zhang Fei, Consort Yu, Dian Wei are strong picks into Marco Polo on the international server.
How do you counter Marco Polo's ultimate?
Spread before his Ultimate lands, use Purify or hard CC when he channels, and burst him while the channel is on cooldown.
What items help against Marco Polo?
HP and shield items (Sage's Sanctuary, tank passives); Purify vs his CC follow-up — not armor stacking alone.
Is Marco Polo strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Marco Polo is Tier S with 49.9% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 0.3% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).