Mobile Legends Suyou guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos

Updated on November 28, 10:40 a.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted battle spell, emblem, and best build based on MLBB patch 1.9.32.

A skilled exorcist blessed with the power of the Immortal Nuo., Mobile Legends: Bang Bang hero Suyou wields both mortal and immortal powers to overwhelm his enemies.

The Mask of the Immortal has two forms. Tapping a skill puts him in his mortal form, giving him a speed boost. Holding a skill changes him to his immortal form, increasing his attack range and reducing damage based on his extra Physical Attack.

Unlike typical assassins, he doesn’t have high burst damage, so timing and positioning his skills are key. His multi-hit abilities are very effective against heroes with low mobility, and he can sustain himself in long fights.

In this ONE Esports guide, we dive into his skills, optimal item builds, and emblem choices to help you unleash his full potential on the battlefield.

Suyou’s skills in Mobile Legends

Passive – Transient Immortal

Tap-casting any skill will put Suyou in his Mortal form, grant him Movement Speed, and decrease the interval between Basic Attack.

Hold-casting any skill will put Suyou in his Immortal form, increasing the damage of Basic Attacks and granting him Damage Reduction. In this form, for every certain amount of extra Physical Attack Suyou has, he gains Damage Reduction capped at a maximum percentage

• Tapping skills puts him in Mortal form, boosting his Movement Speed which is ideal for quick engagements, escaping, or roaming the map.
• Use Immortal form in prolonged fights for better durability and enhanced attacks.
• Mastering the switch between these forms is key to both mobility and survivability.

First skill – Blade Surge

Tap: Suyou throws his weapon in the target direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies in its path. Suyou then blinks to the weapon’s location, catches it, and performs a slash in the opposite direction, dealing Physical Damage.

Hold: Suyou channels the Immortal’s power and charges in the target direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies along the path. When hitting an enemy hero, he stops and stuns enemies in a rectangular area in front for a quick duration. The charge increases distance with the hold time. Suyou can be controlled while charging, but the skill cannot be interrupted.

• Throwing the weapon and blinking to catch it makes this version excellent for quick damage and repositioning. Use it to poke enemies, chase down fleeing targets, or disengage from a bad fight.
• The charge version offers a long-range dash that deals more damage the longer you hold it. Use this for initiating fights, catching enemies off-guard from a distance, or closing gaps during ganks.
• For maximum impact, charge up Blade Surge in bushes for a surprise attack, then follow with Soul Sever for big damage.

Second skill – Soul Sever

Tap: Suyou performs a sweeping attack with his weapon, dealing Physical Damage equal to a percentage of target’s Lost HP to enemies in a fan-shaped area.

Hold: Suyou channels the Immortal’s power to perform several cleaves in a fan-shaped area. The first strikes deal Physical Damage each, while the final strike deals more Physical Damage and recovers HP for himself.

• The tap version is ideal for finishing off low-health enemies and a reliable option against targets with mobility or crowd control, as it can’t be interrupted.
• Use the hold version in prolonged team fights for maximum damage and healing.
• Against heroes with strong crowd control, stick to the tap version to avoid being interrupted.
• In longer fights or against low-CC teams, the hold version deals more damage and sustains Suyou.

Third skill – Evil Queller

Tap: Suyou glides backward and swings his weapon in the target direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies in a rectangular area and on his path backward, and reducing their Movement Speed for a while.

Hold: Suyou uses the Immortal’s power to shoot a deadly arrow in the target’s direction, dealing Physical Damage to the target hit. The range increases with the hold time. Suyou can be controlled while charging, but the skill cannot be interrupted.

• The tap version is an escape tool. Use it to retreat after engaging or to slow enemies chasing you.
• The hold version offers ranged poke, dealing solid damage.
• Use it to harass enemies before engaging or to soften targets from a distance. When enemies are low, use it to poke them down before diving in with your first and second skills.
• Start fights with the hold version to poke and weaken enemies, then use the tap version to escape when things get risky. It’s great for both initiating and disengaging safely.

A comprehensive guide on how to play Suyou in Mobile Legends

Recommended battle spell

Suyou has reliable damage and farm potential which allows him to be played as a jungler. In this case, Retribution is the best battle spell because it significantly enhances his ability to clear jungle camps quickly and secure crucial objectives.

Since Suyou’s strength lies in snowballing and gaining an early advantage, Retribution helps him farm efficiently, allowing him to level up faster and unlock his full skillset.

Additionally, when upgraded to Ice Retribution, the spell slows enemies, giving Suyou an edge during ganks and team fights.

When playing him as an EXP laner, it is best to get vengeance. It enhances your survivability during prolonged fights, which suits the hero’s sustained damage playstyle.

When activated, Vengeance reduces the incoming damage you receive and reflects a portion of it to attackers, making you harder to take down in duels or team skirmishes.

Recommended emblem

Take the Assassin Emblem for a boost in Adaptive Penetration, Adaptive Attack, and Movement Speed. For your talents, get Thrill, Seasoned Hunter, and Impure Rage.

Thrill grants extra Physical Attack which is essential for your early game wave clear and kill potential. Alternatively, you can go for Swift for additional Attack Speed.

As a jungler, Seasoned Hunter is essential for Suyou. This talent provides increased damage against jungle monsters, significantly speeding up your farming and objective control.

Finally, Impure rage helps maximize Suyou’s damage output and sustainability. Each time you hit enemies with skills, you deal HP-based damage and gain mana which allows you activate your skills more frequently.

Alternatively, Lethal Ignition can be a good option particularly in long skirmishes where you can repeatedly land multiple hits. The combination of multi-hit abilities and Lethal Ignition gives you the ability to deal steady, consistent damage while still having a burst effect to finish off low-health targets.

When playing him as an EXP laner, swap out Seasoned Hunter with Festival of Blood for even more Spell Vamp.

Suyou best build

Regardless if you’re playing Suyou as a jungler or as an EXP laner, focus on building items that enhance his damage, cooldown reduction, and survivability.

After boots, prioritize getting Hunter Strike and War Axe. These items boost your Physical Attack and Movement Speed, allowing for quicker engagements.

Improve your survivability by getting Queen’s Wings, which reduces damage and offers lifesteal when your HP is low.

Progressing to the late game, improve your damage even more by getting Blade of Despair. This significantly boosts the damage of your skills and makes it more effective against low-health enemies.

Finally, get Malefic Roar. It ensures you remain effective against more durable opponents by providing armor penetration, allowing you to be a consistent damage threat throughout the game.

The best build for Suyou in Mobile Legends

• Tough Boots (Ice Retribution)
• Hunter Strike
• War Axe
• Queen’s Wings
• Blade of Despair
• Malefic Roar

Tips and easy combos to learn

Suyou’s unique mechanic revolves around tapping or holding his skills to switch between Mortal and Immortal forms. Mastering when to switch forms will make you harder to pin down and more effective at both engaging and escaping.

When ganking, the hold version of Suyou’s skills delivers the most impact. Hide in a bush, charge out using the hold version of Blade Surge for a surprise attack, then follow up with hold Soul Sever for massive damage and healing.

After a Basic Attack, retreat safely using tap Evil Queller to avoid counterattacks. This combo maximizes damage while keeping Suyou mobile and hard to pin down.

Suyou’s main source of damage comes from the second skill so prioritize leveling this skill first. Start with the second skill at level one for consistent damage, followed by the first skill at level two for mobility and poking.

Most of Suyou’s strength lies in multi-hit abilities, so timing your skill usage and positioning yourself well is key to winning extended fights. Although he lacks burst damage, he can snowball quickly with smart play.

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