How to mid in MLBB – A complete guide

The mid lane mage plays a critical role in Mobile Legends Bang Bang. If the mage fails, the magic damage output falls flat, reducing your chances of winning. A good mid lane mage not only knows how to clear minion waves but also when to clear them. Learning the wave timings as well as doing timely rotations is what differentiates a great mage from the rest. 

Learning how to mid in MLBB is all about timing, even more so than the jungler. Clear the wave too fast, and you are prone to ganks; poke the enemy too much, and your jungler is out for an early kill. Knowing when to be aggressive and when to tower hug is essential when playing a mage. The second aspect is mana management: many players use abilities quickly and then sit idle during a team fight. Here’s how to mid in MLBB, help your team, and reach high ranks in MLBB. 

Start by purchasing items, and I don’t mean boots for every mage. Some mages, like Cecilian or Valir, have Demon Shoes; purchase two Magic Necklaces first. If your preferred mage has Enchanted Talisman in the build, buy just one Magic Necklace. You can get the boots if the mage doesn’t need a lot of mana regeneration. Smart purchases ensure you have plenty of mana in the early game. 

Now move directly to your jungler and kite the monsters using one skill. League of Legends and MLBB have similar gameplay in the early game.  Proceed to your lane and clear it as quickly as possible. Stay away from your minions so the enemy mage has to choose between lane clearance and pokes. Stay closer to the jungle your jungler is clearing. This will allow you to help them if they get invaded.

Clear the wave and rotate immediately to the lane that’s struggling or where the enemy is overextended. You usually won’t get a kill, but your jungler or teammate might be able to score one. Return to your lane immediately after the gank; you need the lane minions. Continue playing it safe by bush-checking with your skills. It’s better to check than get ganked. Reach level four and unlock your ultimate, and rotate to the turtle. Learn to play safely, and you’ve learned how to mid in MLBB. 

Mages are squishy, so the mid-game can be tricky, especially when you have to rotate to other lanes to help. As soon as you clear your wave, it’s time to visit your friends; there is no point in waiting for the enemy to come to you. With your powerful skills, you are well-suited to burst down enemy health bars. You can stand in a bush and ambush, pun intended. 

Vision is what kills mages. Trick the enemies by clearing minions and then moving to gank; this way, they won’t know where you are. Alternatively, play mind games with clever opponents, clear the last minion while moving towards another lane. The move will make it appear as if you are ganking, say, the EXP lane, but you move to the gold lane. Remember, face-checking bushes is a surefire way to get killed as a mage. 

Use the safer paths or skill check bushes to move between lanes. Most mid-laners get ganked when moving through the jungle, especially in the mid-game. Enemy junglers, roamers, and even mid lane mages in MLBB are excellent at ganks, so avoid going blindly into the jungle. Move with your jungler or roamer to reduce the chance of getting jumped. Clean up your wave and help the jungler secure the turtle. Check out our current meta heroes list to see which mage you should learn next. 

The late game is all about team fights, and there are no team fights without the premier mage in MLBB. So stick with the team and don’t spam skills, unless the mage is made for spamming, like Cecilian. Let your tank, roamer, or EXP lane initiate the fight and go for the kills if your mage has an AOE ultimate; time it right to catch multiple enemies. A prime example is Nana’s ult; most players use it on a single enemy, but they can stun multiple if they time it right. 

Remember, you’ll still be a juicy target for assassins and marksmen, so keep your distance. Even if you build one or two defensive items, you’ll still be squishy and easy to take down. When it comes to a tanky EXP or Roam, the enemy is going to choose to go for your head. Similarly, wasting abilities on an enemy tank or roamer is generally not recommended; target the back lanes instead. 

Help your team take the Lord, keep lanes cleared, and participate in team fights. If you have crowd control skills, use them to gank enemies that wander away from the team. Late game in MLBB is all about numbers. A full squad going against four players will always have an advantage.

Mid lane in MLBB is not hard; you just need to adjust your gameplay. If you are used to aggressive play, it will take some time to adapt to the slightly defensive approach in the early game. You can still do outstanding plays, but without all of your abilities, it will be hard to pull off at the start. 

Pick a mage that is easy to play. I recommend Cyclops, Eudora, and Yve, as they have forgiving skillshots. Move to Cecilion, Nana, and Kagura when you feel comfortable with more freedom. Mages like Lunox, Chang’e, and Zhuxin are also excellent when paired with the right team. Now that you know how to mid in MLBB, you can start climbing MLBB ranks with ease.