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

Updated on August 13, 12:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted best build and emblem based on MLBB patch 1.9.06B.

If you’re looking for a support hero who never goes out of the meta in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Diggie is the right hero.

What makes this hero one of the best roam heroes in the game is his ability to remove all crowd control effects. At the same time, he grants a shield and crowd control immunity to allies.

He can plant multiple bombs around him, making him one of best support heroes who aids marksmen in the gold lane.

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Diggie’s skills in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Passive – Young Again

Upon death, Diggie reverses time and turns to egg form, in which he can continue moving around and gain a new set of skills. He cannot be targeted in egg form and will revive after a while.

• In egg form, follow assassins or nimble heroes so that your allies can more easily track them down and avoid potential ganks.
• It’s important to note that Diggie deals True Damage with his skills in egg form. This means you can disrupt enemies from recalling to their base or using Regeneration spells. Use this to your advantage in team fights. Stop them from returning to base when your teammates are split-pushing.
• Be mindful of the duration of the passive and ensure you move to a safe position as you’re about to revive. This is crucial, as enemies can also see your death timer and may attempt to secure an easy kill upon your resurrection.
• You can use this passive ability for reconnaissance. If you’re near the enemy jungle, peek at their red and purple buffs and ping your jungler if they’re still there so they can attempt a steal.
• In some situations, sacrificing yourself to become an egg can be beneficial, such as during the Lord Dance. This allows Diggie to freely scout the area around the Lord without becoming a target.

Skill 1 – Auto Alarm Bomb

Diggie flings an owl alarm to the target location. The alarm will then remain stationary for a duration or until it reacts to the first enemy in range, chasing them and exploding upon collision. The explosion deals Magic Damage and inflict slow effects to nearby enemies. Diggie gains stacks of Dangerous Sparks each time an enemy hero is hit by the explosion which stacks to a certain number, each stack increasing the skill’s damage by a percentage. Diggie loses half the stacks upon death, but can gain a stack of Dangerous Sparks each time his skill hits an enemy hero when in the egg form. Several owl alarms can exist at the same time.

• This skill automatically homes in on nearby enemies, so placing it in areas where enemies are likely to pass, such as jungle paths, choke points, or near objectives, can help you control the map and provide vision.
• For optimal damage, try to stack multiple bombs in one spot, forcing the enemy to either take the hit or avoid the area entirely.
• During team fights, use Auto Alarm Bombs to zone enemies or disrupt their positioning. If the enemies are retreating, throw the bombs in their path to deal damage and slow them down.
• Since the bombs have a delay before activating, predicting enemy movements and placing bombs in advance is key to making the most out of this skill.

Skill 2 – Reverse Time

Diggie marks a target enemy hero for a duration and pulls them back to their previous location after the duration ends, dealing Magic Damage and slow effects. If the enemy moves out of the circle, the pull will be triggered easily.

• This skill has a duration of four seconds and has the additional effect of slowing down enemies. It’s most effective when used on backline heroes, forcing them to absorb the majority of the damage.
• The most efficient way to utilize this skill is in combination with Auto Alarm Bomb. When casting Reverse Time, place a time bomb near the starting location so that enemies are drawn towards the bomb.
• Additionally, you can use this skill when escaping from an enemy hero.
• Keep in mind that the damage from this skill can be mitigated by Winter Truncheon. Take note of this when targeting a hero equipped with this item.
• It’s worth noting that this skill can still pull in enemies, even if they’ve used Flicker.

Ultimate – Time Journey

Diggie removes all debuffs on nearby allied heroes (including himself) and grants them shield and Control Immunity for a duration. He also gains Movement Speed.

• This is Diggie’s signature skill and a key reason why he is consistently considered a meta hero. This skill efficiently removes all debuffs from heroes in a large area, including Diggie himself.
• In addition to clearing crowd control debuffs, this skill provides a shield that scales with magic power.
• You have the option to use this skill preemptively, as it can remove subsequent debuffs on enemy heroes for three seconds. You can activate this skill even if you are stunned.
• During team fights, it’s advisable to wait for the enemy team to use their crowd control skills. Prioritize its usage in crucial situations and refrain from using it in non-essential scenarios.
• This skill synergizes effectively with the Revitalize battle spell. It’s worth noting that Flask of the Oasis procs when this ultimate is used due to the shield it provides.

A comprehensive guide on how to play Diggie in Mobile Legends

Recommended battle spell

Revitalize synergizes effectively with Time Journey, significantly enhancing the survivability of nearby teammates by providing them with additional healing.

If the opposing team boasts substantial burst damage and high mobility, and you’re going for an offensive build, Flicker becomes the optimal choice.

Keep in mind that Diggie is a relatively vulnerable hero unless you build defensive items.

Recommended emblem

Select the Support Emblem for Diggie, as it offers increased cooldown reduction and movement speed. This choice can also enhance the effectiveness of Revitalize by providing additional healing effects.

In terms of talents, opt for Agility to boost movement speed, and choose Pull Yourself Together for reducing the cooldown of both your battle spell and active items.

Regarding his core talent, you have two options. If you want more poke damage, Impure Rage is a suitable choice.

However, if you prefer a more supportive role, the best option is Brave Smite, which grants HP regeneration when you hit enemies with your skills.

Diggie best build

Take Demon Boots to get mana regeneration, which is crucial for early game zoning and pokes.

Opt for the Encourage roam blessing which grants extra Physical Attack and Magic Power. Moreover, it gives an additional Attack Speed.

After Boots, prioritize Flask of the Oasis, which provides early sustain, allowing you to stay in lane longer and support your team efficiently.

Get Fleeting Time time next. This is crucial as it reduces the cooldown of your ultimate, Time Journey, enabling more frequent use of this game-changing skill during crucial moments.

Progressing to the mid-game, purchase Guardian’s Helmet. This enhances your health regeneration and gives you a huge boost in HP, which keeps you on the battlefield longer without needing to return to base frequently.

Take Dominance Ice next. The item adds durability and slows down enemy attacks, making it harder for enemies to burst down your team.

It also packs anti-heal effects which allows you to deal with regeneration-based heroes like Esmeralda, Yu Zhong, or Uranus.

For your final item, buy Immortality. This gives you a second chance in fights, ensuring you can continue providing support even when your taken down.

Best build for Diggie in Mobile Legends

• Demon Boots (Encourage blessing)
• Flask of the Oasis
• Fleeting Time
• Dominance Ice
• Guardian’s Helmet
• Immortality

Easy combos to learn

Start by following your jungler and helping them clear creeps until you reach level four.

However, if the enemy has a marksman without mobility skills, it’s best to stay in the gold lane to assist your marksman. When you work together to pressure the enemy gold laner, your team will gain an early advantage.

While in the lane, use Reverse Time and Auto Alarm Bomb to wear them down and push them back toward their tower. You can also strategically place bombs in nearby bushes to prevent potential ganks.

During team fights, be sure to save your Time Journey ability for when an enemy with area-of-effect crowd control initiates the fight.

Additionally, it’s advisable to plant bombs around the bushes whenever your teammates are attempting to secure the Lord or Turtle objectives.

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