Every mage main in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is now building Wishing Lantern, and it’s easy to see why.
Wishing Lantern is one of the newest additions to the massive Project NEXT 2024 update.

This item provides substantial magic power and cooldown reduction. The real highlight is its unique passive, which significantly empowers magic damage skills.
In this ONE Esports guide, we’ll discuss the best heroes to use with Wishing Lantern and provide a brief description of the item.
Best heroes for Wishing Lantern in Mobile Legends

- +70 Magic Power
- +10% Cooldown Reduction
- Unique passive – Butterfly: For every 800 magic damage dealt to an enemy hero (calculated before damage reduction), a Butterfly Goddess is summoned to attack the enemy hero, dealing magic damage equal to 10% of their current HP.
While the Wishing Lantern is strong for all mage heroes, it is especially effective for those with channeling abilities or multiple damage sources.

Notable examples include Chang’e and Cecilion, who have long channeling ultimates that can fully utilize the Butterfly passive.
Lunox and Harley also benefit significantly from the Wishing Lantern due to their skill sets, making it an essential part of their early-game build.

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BEST HEROES FOR WISHING LANTERN | ROLE |
Chang’e | Mage |
Cecilion | Mage |
Lunox | Mage |
Harley | Mage |
Kimmy | Marksman |
Kadita | Mage |
Gusion | Assassin |
Gord | Mage |
Novaria | Mage |
Odette | Mage |
Want to know more about the item? Check out our comprehensive Wishing Lantern article.
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