Who are the best heroes for Malefic Gun in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang?

Malefic Gun is an offensive item that boosts physical attack, attack speed, and lifesteal. Its standout feature is its unique passives: one increases the hero’s attack range after landing a skill, and the other increases movement speed with each basic attack.

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These attributes and unique passives make it an effective item for many marksman heroes.

In this ONE Esports guide, we list down 10 of the best heroes for Malefic Gun.

Best heroes for Malefic Gun in Mobile Legends

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This item has the following attributes:

  • +45 Physical Attack
  • +25% Attack Speed
  • +15% Lifesteal
  • Unique passive: Malefic Energy: Landing a skill increases the basic attack range by 10% for three seconds (6 seconds cooldown).
  • Zeal: Basic Attacks grant 15% Movement Speed for 1 second.

Malefic Gun proves ideal for marksman heroes, enhancing their basic attacks with its unique passives.

Heroes like Wanwan and Karrie benefit particularly well because their passive abilities empower basic attacks, bypassing the need to cast skills to trigger Malefic Energy.

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Additionally, for marksman heroes such as Miya and Layla, who lack mobility, Malefic Gun becomes invaluable.

Its passive allows them to increase their movement speed with each basic attack, making it difficult for enemies to catch them in the backline during skirmishes.

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Lastly, Irithel gains significant benefits from Malefic Gun, utilizing both the Malefic Energy effect and the Zeal passive to enhance her combat prowess.

The increased movement speed granted by Malefic Gun aids in swift repositioning. It’s especially effective when synergized with the Quantum Charge emblem, boosting their mobility even more.

Best heroes for Malefic Gun in Mobile Legends

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Want to know more about the item? Read our comprehensive Malefic Gun article.

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