Understanding the Patch: Why the Fighter Meta Shifted
Recent updates have significantly reshaped the fighter meta in Mobile Legends. If you’re trying to climb fast, understanding what changed is key. First, XP laners now get an even bigger advantage thanks to the Siege Minion boost. That means fighters in that lane level up faster and gain more skills early, which makes them far more dangerous in team fights before the enemy team can react.
Also, the scavenger crab now spawns earlier and has zero defense. If your opponent or jungler ignores it, you get free early gold and XP. It’s small details like this that now give certain fighters a major edge.
Then there are item updates. Dire Hit's cooldown was reduced, meaning roam fighters can be more aggressive more often. Anti-heal items like Dominance Ice and Sea Halberd were nerfed, making HP sustain-based fighters much stronger. Brute Force Breastplate now grants more health and resilience. Twilight Armor’s new passive helps you auto-heal when you drop to low HP. And the buffs to Fighter Emblem and Festival of Blood? Even more spell vamp and defense — just what these bruisers needed to thrive.
Ruby: Spell Vamp Queen of the Meta
Ruby’s current power level is undeniably high. The buff to her spell vamp from 5% to 20% by level max has made her one of the tankiest and most sustain-heavy fighters in the game. While her passive's defense bonus on dashes was toned down, the impact is minor.
What makes Ruby so threatening isn’t just the direct buff — it’s the synergy with indirect changes. The spell vamp increases from emblems and Festival of Blood mean she’s healing constantly in fights. And with anti-heal getting weaker, stopping her is harder than ever.
She’s also highly flexible. Run her as an XP laner or as a roamer. Build her tanky or with hybrid damage. No matter how you equip her, Ruby is thriving.
Yu Zhong: Healing Faster and Hitting Harder
Yu Zhong didn’t just get minor tweaks; he got meaningful upgrades. His passive now heals him more efficiently due to faster mark activation. On top of that, his Black Dragon and Dragonoid forms now grant more max HP, turning him into a durable, hard-to-kill fighter.
Yu Zhong can win lane trades more easily now. With spell vamp, he can outlast most opponents. You can play him as a full tank or blend in some damage — either way, he's highly reliable in skirmishes and team fights.
The current meta also favors heroes who can dive and stick to targets. Yu Zhong excels in that area, making him a top-tier pick in this patch.
Phoveus: Indirectly Buffed, Massively Effective
While Phoveus didn't receive any direct balance changes, the patch still benefits him tremendously. Extra XP from siege minions and a faster crab spawn make it easier for him to snowball early. With spell vamp items and emblems getting boosted — and anti-heal getting nerfed — Phoveus has become a sustain machine.
Every time a mobile enemy hero dashes, Phoveus can punish them with his second skill and ultimate. He now gets more chances to heal up during chaotic fights, staying longer in battles and creating more space for his teammates.
For players who prefer a reactive playstyle that punishes overextension, Phoveus is back in business.
Leomord: Silent Climber with Great Sustain
Leomord isn't being talked about much, but he fits right into the new fighter ecosystem. His strong sustain, plus synergy with items like Bloodlust Axe and Queen’s Wings, makes him even more difficult to deal with now that anti-heal has been toned down.
His ability to charge in, soak damage, and disengage makes him a reliable pick in both solo queue and coordinated play. You don’t need to build anything fancy — just capitalize on his natural lifesteal and synergy with tankier setups.
He also pairs well with supports who offer shields or additional heals, making him an ideal partner for duo queue players.
Lapu-Lapu: Defensive Buffs Turned Him Into a Wall
Lapu-Lapu received a direct buff that now makes his second skill in Great Sword stance even stronger. His base damage reduction now starts at 30% instead of 10%, and scales even higher when he hits more enemies.
This turns him into a defensive juggernaut, especially in the middle of chaotic team fights. Add to that the indirect buffs — reduced healing counter from enemies, improved item scaling — and you have a fighter who’s almost impossible to burst down quickly.
Lapu-Lapu remains strong whether built for damage or durability. Just make sure to include some cooldown reduction gear to help balance out his nerfed second skill cooldown.
Arlott: Combo Master with a Spammable Kit
Arlott's recent adjustments now allow him to chain his combos more consistently. The main highlight is his ultimate's new effect, which permanently reduces the cooldown of his passive. This means more opportunities to activate his second skill — and more team fight impact.
Control on his second skill was also improved, allowing for smoother repositioning mid-fight. While the devs suggested adding defensive items to make him more flexible, he’s still best when you lean toward damage.
If you're confident in your mechanics and enjoy mobile fighters, Arlott gives you all the tools to pop off.
X.Borg: Heating Up Thanks to Patch Shifts
X.Borg didn’t get any patch-specific updates, but the environment around him has improved. With the lifesteal and vamp meta coming back into focus, X.Borg’s natural sustain through his armor bar makes him a thorn in the side of many heroes.
He’s also a lane bully. The earlier XP gains allow him to get his core gear faster, which in turn lets him pressure enemies harder. You don’t have to worry about anti-heal cutting you down as quickly either, thanks to the passive nerfs on key items.
X.Borg can now thrive in more matchups than ever before — just focus on your early pressure to snowball.
Frederin: Stronger Than Ever as a Frontliner
Frederin benefits directly from the patch changes in multiple ways. Higher max HP scaling on some gear and the reduced anti-heal allow him to regenerate more HP throughout fights. His crowd control and team-fight utility remain unmatched.
He’s perfect for players who want to protect their backline while also staying relevant in extended team fights. Build him semi-tank with some damage, and he’ll not only hold the frontline — he’ll push it.
Paquito: Still Strong in the Right Hands
Paquito might not have gotten any recent buffs, but his kit remains one of the most versatile. In a meta where cooldowns matter and spell vamp is more valuable, he can outlast most fighters if piloted well.
He also benefits from brute force items and the Twilight Armor synergy. If played aggressively, he can easily control team fights with his rapid combos. He's not as beginner-friendly, but for skilled players, he’s still worth mastering.
Benedetta: Mobile Menace with Better Healing
Benedetta’s strengths lie in her mobility and her ability to kite. With the fighter emblem and Festival of Blood buffed, she now heals more effectively during her constant engagements. This makes her harder to pin down and much more annoying to deal with.
Life drain nerfs also play into her hands. Enemies can’t counter her healing as easily, meaning she gets more value from her passive and emblem builds. If you enjoy playing high-mobility, evasive fighters, she’s back in the conversation.
Conclusion
The latest patch has shifted the balance in favor of fighters with high sustain, flexible builds, and improved early game access to XP and gold. Heroes like Ruby, Yu Zhong, and Lapu-Lapu have become dominant thanks to both direct buffs and indirect environmental changes such as nerfed anti-heal and improved emblem effects.
If you're serious about climbing ranks fast in Mobile Legends, now is the time to take advantage of these meta fighters. Build smart, adjust to the current patch, and always keep your gear and emblems optimized for your chosen hero. With the right picks, ranking up becomes much more consistent — and far less frustrating.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Which fighter is best for solo queue right now?
A: Ruby stands out as a top solo queue pick due to her sustain, flexibility, and dominance in both XP lane and roam roles.
Q2: Are tanky or damage-oriented builds better in the current meta?
A: Hybrid builds work best. Most fighters benefit from a mix of damage and defense, especially with item changes that boost HP and healing.
Q3: How important is spell vamp in this patch?
A: Very. Spell vamp and healing are stronger now due to anti-heal nerfs and emblem buffs, making sustain-heavy fighters much harder to shut down.
Q4: Which emblem should I use for fighters now?
A: Fighter Emblem with Festival of Blood is the go-to for most sustain-based fighters. It now gives better defense and 12 spell vamp stacks.
Q5: Is Phoveus worth picking even without direct buffs?
A: Yes, the indirect buffs in this patch favor his sustain and punishing style, making him surprisingly strong in the current ranked environment.
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