Matchup · November 6, 2026
Drifter vs Mina
55.8%
Favoured135,881 matches
All Drifter matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Drifter beats Mina
Assassin vs Mystic
Mystics are often fragile without their spells. Dive them right after they cast.
Your game plan as Drifter
A stalker who marks a target and then makes sure no one can save them.
Lane
Rend in close range for bonus melee damage. Stalker’s Mark bleeds; re-activate it to pounce.
Mid game
Hunt the hero your team can’t reach. Marked targets running away are still in trouble.
Late game
Eternal Night blinds the enemy team to everything around them. Engage the moment it’s up.
How to beat Mina
A harasser who bites you to death with spirit damage you never quite dodge.
- 01Close the gap; Mina’s strength is long harassment.
- 02Bait Sanguine Retreat before committing.
- 03Silence and Spirit Resist blunt her whole kit.
Respect
Punish
After Sanguine Retreat
Per match
Head-to-head
DrifterMina
55.8%Win rate44.2%
1.25Kills per death1.07
+0Last-hit edge+24.9
+0Deny edge+0.2
+2.4KSoul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+278
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Laning
Win the lane: Drifter into Mina
- 01Mina wins the farm by ~24.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Mina deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
52.5% win rate over 51,602 matches
Mina’s kit
Threats
Nox NostraUltimate
Silence150s cd
Drifter’s kit
Your tools
Your gun and your items carry this one.
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Drifter averages 1.25 kills per death against Mina.
- On average Drifter finishes 2.4k souls ahead of Mina — convert the lead into objectives.
- Track Nox Nostra (150s cooldown). The window right after Mina uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Drifter vs Mina?
Drifter wins 55.8% of 135,881 recent matches against Mina — favoured.
How do I beat Mina as Drifter?
Mina wins the farm by ~24.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Nox Nostra (150s cooldown). The window right after Mina uses it is your best time to fight.