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Written by EllieAnth — playing MLBB since 2017 (9+ years), peak rank Mythical Immortal, 1126 stars.
A breakdown of the 10 matchups that decide Nana games — why each one leans the way it does, what it costs you in lane, and how to play it.
Overview
What decides Nana's matchups
Nana's matchups hinge on her ability to lock down choke points with Molina Smooch while maintaining total lane security through Molina's Gift. By forcing enemies into a transformed state that shreds Magic Defense and disables attacks, she sets up devastating three-strike combos with Molina Blitz or reliable poke via Magic Boomerang. However, opponents exploit her extreme vulnerability whenever Molina's Gift is on its 150-second cooldown, as she lacks mobility skills. If enemies bait out Molina Smooch without getting transformed, Nana loses her primary crowd control deterrent, leaving her exposed to aggressive dives that bypass her team's frontline.
Hard counters 1
These heroes have a structural edge over you: their kit directly shuts down the tools you rely on. Winning the lane outright is rarely the plan — the goal is to limit mistakes, give up as little tempo as possible, and look for value somewhere else on the map.
Natalia's passive Assassin Instinct allows her to approach from Camouflage state and silence Nana with her enhanced Basic Attack before Nana can cast defensive spells. This silence prevents Nana from dropping Molina Smooch for immediate self-peel or laying down Molina Blitz to interrupt the assault. Coupled with Claw Dash for mobility and extra charges from The Hunt, Natalia rapidly melts Nana's health pool, popping Molina's Gift prematurely and leaving Nana helpless without castable abilities or escape mechanisms once her passive is consumed.
Lane impact
In Mid Lane, Natalia's invisible threat strips away Nana's ability to clear minion waves safely using Magic Boomerang. Constantly threatened by Assassin Instinct, Nana is forced to pull back toward her turret, ceding mid priority and vision. If Nana attempts to contest the lane, Natalia uses Smoke Bomb to neutralize physical trades while dealing lethal damage. This forces Nana to abandon river rotations, allowing Natalia free rein to invade the jungle or establish early dominance around the Turtle without any fear of counter-pressure.
How to play it
To survive this matchup, Nana must toss Molina Smooch directly into unchecked bushes to scout Natalia out of Camouflage state before stepping forward. Never waste Magic Boomerang on harassing; reserve it solely for clearing minion waves from maximum distance. When Natalia initiates, drop Molina Blitz centered directly on yourself the instant the brief silence ends, forcing her to eat three consecutive strikes or retreat. If Molina's Gift triggers, fall back entirely until the long passive cooldown resets, treating any forward movement as a fatal mistake.
Unfavorable 1
You are behind in this matchup but not helpless. These opponents punish specific mistakes rather than dominating every exchange, so precise cooldown tracking and patient trading keep you in the game.
Valir holds a structural advantage because Vengeance Flame acts as an instant debuff cleanse, completely neutralizing Nana's Molina Smooch transformation and clearing the slow from Molina Blitz. When Nana attempts her burst combo, Valir can cleanse her control effects, gain decaying movement speed, and reset his distance using Searing Torrent. Furthermore, Valir's Burst Fireball continuously resets its recharge whenever it hits Nana, enabling endless poke that out-ranges Magic Boomerang and forces Nana to consume Molina's Gift prematurely just to survive lane harass.
Lane impact
During the laning phase, Valir aggressively controls wave tempo by chaining Burst Fireball on minion waves and zoning Nana away from lane farm. If Nana steps forward to throw Magic Boomerang, Valir responds with Searing Torrent to push her back into his fireball zone. This constant zoning restricts Nana's vision and forces her to clear waves under her turret, delaying her side-lane rotations. Consequently, Valir gains early mid-lane priority, allowing his team to secure map vision and contest the first Turtle uncontested.
How to play it
To survive against Valir, Nana must avoid direct trades and refrain from casting Molina Smooch when Valir has Vengeance Flame available. Instead, place Molina Smooch inside bushes near choke points to force Valir to burn his ultimate reactively before teamfights begin. Focus on clearing minion waves from maximum range using Magic Boomerang rather than attempting to harass him. Once Valir spends Vengeance Flame, coordinate with your allies to drop Molina Blitz, guaranteeing the consecutive hit stun while his cleanse is on cooldown.
Skill matchups 2
Close matchups decided by execution on both sides. The player who reads cooldowns better, spaces more cleanly and picks the right moment to commit takes the lane — neither kit wins on paper.
This matchup hinges on timing crowd control and managing engagement ranges between two artillery mages. Nana relies on Molina Smooch to lock down targets for a full Molina Blitz combo, but Zetian's Celestial Robe passive absorbs close-range surprises with a knockback shield. Meanwhile, Zetian uses Phoenix Strike to move dynamically while clearing waves, matching Nana's Magic Boomerang range. Zetian's global ultimate, Fury of the Phoenix, reveals Nana even when hiding in bushes, stripping away her vision control and forcing out Molina's Gift without requiring Zetian to commit to a direct lane trade.
Lane impact
In Mid Lane, both heroes push waves efficiently from safe positions using Magic Boomerang and Phoenix Strike. Zetian gains an edge during extended trades by placing Phoenix Descent to reduce Nana's magic defense while moving freely. However, if Zetian mispositions while casting her wave sequence, a quick Molina Smooch transforms her, completely disrupting her momentum and opening a window for Molina Blitz. The first hero to force out defensive tools dictates rotation speed, as Zetian's Fury of the Phoenix provides immediate cross-map assistance while Nana must physically walk to side lanes.
How to play it
Prioritize clearing minions with Magic Boomerang from max range rather than trading directly into Zetian's Phoenix Descent zone. Save Molina Smooch until Zetian locks herself into her Phoenix Strike animation, preventing her from re-positioning or recasting Phoenix Descent efficiently. Track the internal cooldown of Zetian's Celestial Robe so you do not waste Molina Blitz on her passive shield. When Zetian channels Fury of the Phoenix, evaluate your HP; if Molina's Gift is available, absorb the global stun safely, but avoid clumped teamfights where her ultimate sets up lethal follow-up damage against your team.
This matchup hinges on trading burst cycles against defensive safety nets. Vexana relies on hitting Deathly Grasp into Cursed Blast or invoking Eternal Guard for immediate crowd control and heavy area damage. However, Nana soft-counters Vexana's all-in pressure through Molina's Gift, which absorbs Vexana's fatal burst and forces her long ultimate cooldown to be wasted without securing a kill. Meanwhile, Nana can use Molina Smooch to restrict Vexana's movement, making it difficult for Vexana to step up safely without risking a full Molina Blitz follow-up.
Lane impact
During the laning phase, Vexana pushes waves rapidly whenever Nether Touch triggers explosions from Cursed Blast, giving her early mid lane priority. Nana cannot contest Vexana's raw push speed with just Magic Boomerang, so she must yield early wave control or take chip damage. However, Vexana's lack of mobility leaves her exposed whenever Deathly Grasp is on cooldown. If Vexana misses her skillshot, Nana can immediately throw Molina Smooch to lock her in place, creating windows for allied ganks or securing Turtle objective vision.
How to play it
As Nana, your primary goal is to bait out Deathly Grasp before committing your ultimate. Stand behind your minion wave to ensure Deathly Grasp hits a minion instead of you, then poke back using Magic Boomerang. Save Molina Smooch for moments when Vexana summons her Eternal Guard, as transforming her or locking down the area prevents her from following up with Cursed Blast. If a fight turns disastrous, rely on Molina's Gift to retreat safely, resetting the lane and depriving Vexana of teamfight momentum.
Favorable 5
Your kit has the edge here. These are the matchups where you should look to build a lead early and convert it, rather than playing for scaling.
Fanny relies entirely on momentum from Steel Cable to navigate fights and trigger Tornado Strike, but Nana's Molina Smooch completely shuts this down. Throwing Molina Smooch directly into Fanny's flight path transforms her mid-cable, cancelling her skill casts, stripping her Magic Defense, and locking her out of using skills for 1.5 seconds. This forces Fanny to consume substantial energy without gaining Prey Mark stacks. Even if Fanny manages to land Cut Throat, Nana's passive Molina's Gift nullifies the fatal damage, rendering Fanny's high-energy burst attempt useless.
Lane impact
Nana controls the Mid Lane state effortlessly by throwing Magic Boomerang to clear minion waves safely from distance. When Fanny attempts to gank Mid Lane or transit through the river using Steel Cable, placing Molina Smooch in tight choke points forces Fanny to either abandon her cable route or suffer a transformation. This zone control deprives Fanny of quick energy-efficient roams, delaying her map pressure. Consequently, Nana secures safety around river objectives, enabling her team to secure the Turtle while Fanny is stuck recovering energy in the enemy jungle.
How to play it
Hold Molina Smooch specifically for Fanny's entry path rather than wasting it on minion waves. Track Steel Cable paths and cast Molina Smooch right where Fanny must land her flight, then instantly follow up with Molina Blitz and Magic Boomerang while her Magic Defense is shredded. If Molina's Gift is on its 150-second cooldown, adjust positioning to stay near allies or tower range. Your main goal in fights is serving as an unbeatable counter-disengage that turns Fanny's high-energy dives into immediate shutdowns.
Nana holds a structural advantage because Molina's Gift completely negates Eudora's burst combo. Eudora relies on dumping Ball Lightning, Thunder's Wrath, and Forked Lightning to delete targets instantly. However, when Eudora commits her long-cooldown ultimate onto Nana, Molina's Gift triggers upon fatal damage, granting invincibility, untargetability, and bonus movement speed. This leaves Eudora defenseless with her main damage spent, allowing Nana to counter-engage with Molina Smooch and Molina Blitz to punish Eudora's complete lack of mobility.
Lane impact
During the laning phase in Mid Lane, Nana consistently outranges Eudora by clearing waves with Magic Boomerang from outside Ball Lightning range. If Eudora steps forward to apply Superconductor, Nana can drop Molina Smooch in her path to transform her and shred her Magic Defense. This zoning forces Eudora to absorb damage or give up wave control. Because Eudora cannot easily pop Molina's Gift without risking a full counter-attack, Nana secures faster rotations toward side lanes and early Turtle fights, keeping Eudora pinned down.
How to play it
Use Magic Boomerang to harass Eudora while pushing waves, denying her room to hide in bushes. Drop Molina Smooch into chokepoints or brushes before entering to prevent Eudora from landing a surprise Ball Lightning combo. While Molina's Gift is off cooldown, invite trades baiting Eudora to waste Thunder's Wrath on your untargetable state. Once Eudora expends her burst, drop Molina Blitz directly on her location to slow and stun her, turning her lack of escape mechanics into an easy kill for your team.
Nana holds a functional advantage because Gord's highest damage output forces him into a stationary channel during Mystic Gush, making him a prime target for Molina Blitz and Molina Smooch. While Gord attempts to melt targets from long range, Nana can interrupt his positioning or punish his immobility. Furthermore, Gord lacks the dashes needed to evade Molina Smooch once dropped nearby, and Nana's passive, Molina's Gift, acts as a safety net that completely nullifies Gord's attempt to burst her down with his passive Mystic Favor true damage.
Lane impact
During early laning, Gord holds superior wave clear by dropping Mystic Injunction directly onto the minion wave, forcing Nana to answer with Magic Boomerang under her own turret. Standing inside Mystic Injunction guarantees Gord proc hits for Mystic Favor, so Nana must avoid direct trades early. However, once level four is reached, Gord can no longer freely cast Mystic Gush without risking a fatal counter-attack. Nana's ability to lock down stationary targets deters Gord's aggressive beam angles, granting her priority to rotate toward side lanes.
How to play it
Respect the bounce trajectory of Mystic Projectile, because its stun exposes Nana to Gord's full Mystic Injunction damage pool. Instead of throwing abilities prematurely, save Molina Blitz for the exact moment Gord locks himself in place with Mystic Gush. Toss Molina Smooch onto his stationary position to strip his Magic Defense and prevent him from repositioning. If Gord ambushes you with his beam, allow Molina's Gift to absorb the fatal burst, using the temporary invulnerability and bonus movement speed to reposition and collapse on him.
Nana holds a structural advantage because Alice relies on closing distance with Flowing Blood to drain health through Blood Ode. The moment Alice teleports into melee range, Nana can interrupt her assault using Molina Smooch. The resulting transformation completely silences Alice for 1.5 seconds, stripping 25% of her Magic Defense and halting her damage-over-time healing loop. Even if Alice manages to close in with Blood Awe, Nana's passive, Molina's Gift, provides a complete safety net against fatal damage, leaving Alice overextended with depleted resources.
Lane impact
During the laning phase, Nana maintains superior wave control by clearing minions safely from a distance with Magic Boomerang. Alice must constantly spend mana on Flowing Blood either to clear minions or to attempt aggressive trades. Whenever Alice projects her teleport trajectory into the wave, Nana can manipulate the trade window by dropping Molina Smooch at her arrival point, followed immediately by Molina Blitz. This forces Alice to take heavy burst damage while transformed, destroying her sustain tempo and forcing early recalls that grant Nana objective rotation priority.
How to play it
Save Molina Smooch exclusively for Alice's dive attempts rather than throwing it out for generic poke. Watch the path of Flowing Blood, predicting where Alice will teleport, and throw Molina Smooch directly onto her arrival location. Once Alice materializes and transforms, unleash Magic Boomerang and overlay all three strikes of Molina Blitz to capitalize on her reduced Magic Defense. If Alice activates Blood Ode and attempts to stay sticky, back off and let Molina's Gift absorb any fatal burst, allowing you to survive and re-engage easily.
Nana holds a structural advantage because Molina's Gift completely invalidates Kadita's core lethal threat. Kadita relies on committing Ocean Ode, Breath of the Ocean, and Rough Waves for a high-burst dive kill. However, taking fatal damage immediately triggers Molina's Gift, rendering Nana untargetable and invincible while removing knockups and slows, leaving Kadita empty-handed after committing her longest cooldowns. While Ocean Ode grants Kadita Control Immunity to bypass Molina Smooch on entry, she cannot bypass Nana's passive invulnerability, turning Kadita's high-investment burst combos into wasted resources.
Lane impact
During the laning phase, Nana maintains superior wave management by safely clearing minions with Magic Boomerang from maximum range. Kadita cannot easily force trade wins because Thalassophobia only heals back a portion of Nana's poke damage, while any attempt by Kadita to aggressively dive with Breath of the Ocean risks getting tracked by Molina Smooch right as Control Immunity from Ocean Ode expires. This safety allows Nana to secure Mid Lane priority, forcing Kadita to either absorb ranged poke or forfeit rotations to side lanes and early Turtle contests.
How to play it
As Nana, keep distance while harassing with Magic Boomerang, forcing Kadita to spend mana and trigger Thalassophobia defensively. Save Molina Smooch for the exact moment Kadita finishes her Ocean Ode dash, disabling her before she can sequence Breath of the Ocean or dive with Rough Waves. If Kadita commits her ultimate anyway, let Molina's Gift absorb the lethal blow, then place Molina Blitz directly over her expected emergence point. Tracking Rough Waves ensures you trap Kadita with consecutive ultimate stuns the second her untargetable state ends.
Best allies 1
Heroes whose kit compounds with yours. Drafting alongside them turns your individual strengths into a coordinated threat.
Aurora's hard crowd control locks targets in place, perfectly fixing the inherent delay on Nana's heaviest area damage. When Frosty Breeze or Frigid Glacier lands a freeze, enemies cannot escape the incoming strikes of Molina Blitz, guaranteeing all three hits and their follow-up stun. Conversely, when Nana opens with Molina Smooch, the target suffers a 25% Magic Defense shred and a movement slow, turning them into a free target for Aurora's Hailstone Blast. Together, their combined control removes dodging as an option while dramatically amplifying their magic damage output.
Lane impact
Controlling Mid Lane becomes effortless because neither mage can be easily burst down due to Molina's Gift and Pride of Ice. Once the minion wave is cleared with Magic Boomerang and Hailstone Blast, this duo can rotate to side lanes or choke points around the Turtle and Lord. Enemy heroes cannot contest narrow jungle corridors without risking an instant lockdown loop. Their paired zone control deters aggressive invades, forcing the opposing team to play defensively under turrets or forfeit vision around major neutral objectives entirely.
How to play it
Initiate fights by having Aurora cast Frosty Breeze to freeze the priority target, or let Nana drop Molina Smooch into a bush to catch flankers. Immediately drop Molina Blitz onto the frozen victim while Aurora channels Frigid Glacier along their path of retreat. The Nana player must refrain from throwing Magic Boomerang prematurely before the target is CC'd, saving it to finish off low-health survivors after the burst combo completes. Stagger skill casts sequentially rather than overlapping crowd control durations at the exact same time.
Matchup relationships for 3 of these pairings come from the game's own hero data; the rest are selected from the heroes you actually meet in this lane. All written analysis is AI-generated from both heroes' ability kits and reviewed automatically for accuracy — it describes kit interactions, not live win rates.
