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

Updated on October 1, 1:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted battle spell, emblem, and best build based on MLBB patch 1.9.20

Harnessing the power of natural magic, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tank Hylos pledges to punish all those who try to invade his dominion and thwart the dark forces that aim to corrupt the world.

The Grand Warden’s stature is as magnificent as what he can do on the battlefield. He has one of the highest base HP among the heroes in the Land of Dawn and has the unique ability to use his life force to cast skills.

This allows him to be at the vanguard for his team in fights as he can soak enormous amounts of damage and deal magic damage at the same time.

This solid blend of offense and defense, alongside his ability to provide incredible utility for his allies, makes him an impactful hero in all stages of the game especially in the roamer role— if you play him correctly.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the legendary centaur, including his skills, combos, emblems, battle spells, best build, and some tips to help you get started.

Hylos’ skills in Mobile Legends

Passive – Thickened Blood

Hylos gains extra Max HP for every extra Max Mana he possesses. When out of Mana, Hylos can use his HP for skill casts.

• The unique passive allows you to impact the game even when out of mana.
• This works well with mana regeneration and HP boost items.

First Skill – Law and Order

Hylos gains a percentage of Movement Speed and causes his next Basic Attack within a few seconds to deal Magic Damage to a target, and knock back and stun him for a quick duration.

• This damage counts as Skill Damage.
• The extra Movement Speed rapidly decays over the duration and ends after the next Basic Attack.
• Use this to go after the squishy enemies on the back lines, or control enemy playmakers.
• Make sure to use Target-locking to make sure your stun hits the right hero.

Second Skill – Ring of Punishment

Hylos releases the Ring of Punishment, dealing Magic Damage to nearby enemies per second while slowing them down and reducing their Attack Speed by a certain percentage for a duration (up to a number of stacks).

Each stack also increases the enemy’s damage taken from the Ring of Punishment by a percentage. The ability continually consumes mana when active. Use again: Hylos cancels the Ring of Punishment.

• This is your primary damage ability.
• Since the skill essentially has no cooldown, use it often, especially when near multiple enemies.
• Do not forget to tap it again once there are no enemies on site as it can quickly sap your mana and HP.

Ultimate – Glorious Pathway

Hylos creates a huge pathway in the target direction, reducing the enemies’ Movement Speed immensely for a quick duration. The pathway lasts for a couple of seconds.

When on the pathway, Hylos gains Slow Immunity and recovers a percentage of his Max HP per second. Allied heroes moving along the pathway gain extra Movement Speed, while the enemy heroes on the pathway will be slowed by a huge percentage.

• Use this ability to initiate team fights or a tool so you and your team can escape sticky situations.
• When initiating, cast the Ultimate so that it is placed where your enemies are to capitalize on the slow effects instantly.

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Recommended battle spell for Hylos

Revitalize is an effective battle spell to boost the Grand Warden’s utility in prolonged team fights.

The percentage Max HP regeneration also syncs well with the hero’s passive and can help rapidly rejuvenate your lost HP to maintain your position at the front of your team.

This can also be a valuable tool to assist your low HP teammates when they get targeted by the enemy. This way, you can help your allies regenerate and open a chance to initiate a counter-engage.

Another good option is the Vengeance battle spell. This makes the tank even sturdier as he can soak more damage and reflect it as Magic Damage.

This is most effective when you find yourself head-to-head with high-damage, high attack speed, but squishy heroes like most marksmen and mages.

Recommended emblem for Hylos

Take the Tank Emblem for a boost in HP, Hybrid Defense, and HP Regen. Agility, Tenacity, and Concussive Blast are the best talents to get for Hylos.

Agility boosts your Movement Speed, which is crucial for a tank like Hylos who needs to position himself well in fights and chase down enemies after using his crowd control. The extra mobility also helps you rotate across the map faster, giving you more presence during team fights.

Tenacity and Concussive Blast both enhance your survivability and damage output.

Tenacity increases your Physical and Magic Defense when your HP drops below a threshold, making it harder for enemies to burst you down in critical moments.

Meanwhile, Concussive Blast adds an extra burst of magic damage every few seconds, which scales with your max HP, further increasing your damage in team fights.

Best build for Hylos

Whether played as an EXP laner or as a roamer, Hylos works well with a mix of durability and consistent damage, and building Thunder Belt first gives you a strong start.

The bonus True Damage from Thunder Belt, based on your max HP, makes your early trades more effective, while the slow effect helps you stick to enemies.

Build Dominance Ice next. The item reduces enemy attack speed and gives you Physical Defense and Cooldown Reduction, helping you survive against Physical damage dealers and use your abilities more frequently in fights.

As the game progresses to the mid-game, purchase Clock of Destiny. It provides a significant power spike by increasing both your HP and magic power over time, boosting your tankiness and skill damage.

Next, buy Twilight Armor. The item strengthens your defense against burst damage, especially from critical hits, making you even harder to take down in the mid to late game.

Glowing Wand can be your final item. It adds a burn effect to your skills that deals extra damage over time. This build order ensures Hylos remains a durable frontliner while gradually increasing damage potential.

As a roamer, you can exchange Twilight Armor and Glowing Wand with Athena’s Shield and Antique Cuirass for better survivability.

The best build for EXP lane Hylos in Mobile Legends

• Tough Boots
• Thunder Belt
• Dominance Ice
• Clock of Destiny
• Twilight Armor
• Glowing Wand

The best build for roam Hylos in Mobile Legends

• Warrior Boots (Encourage blessing)
• Thunder Belt
• Dominance Ice
• Clock of Destiny
• Athena’s Shield
• Antique Cuirass or Immortality

Tips and easy combos to learn

Due to your durability and utility, you will play as the team’s frontline hero.

Your job will be to control the enemy and soak damage, to give time for your damage dealers to position and unleash destruction on the opposition.

To do this, you need to capitalize on your unique abilities to get to the front lines as much as you can. Use Law and Order to quickly close the gap to your target.

It’s recommended to use Hero Lock mode so you can apply the stun on the next Basic Attack to the right target.

After that, activate the Ring of Punishment skill. The damage and slow effects from this ability soften the enemy, enough for your teammates to catch up and take the target down. Use Glorious Pathway if the enemy survives and tries to escape.

There are also times when need to initiate using your ultimate. Do this when the enemy team is on the back pedal, unwilling to engage, or outnumbered.

Remember, to communicate with your team regarding your targets before initiating. You should never charge without your teammates ready to back you up as you may find yourself in an off position, and outnumbered by the enemy.

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