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

Updated on September 4, 2 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted best build and emblem based on MLBB patch 1.9.06B.

Are you looking for a robust Mobile Legends: Bang Bang EXP laner who can orchestrate team fights, dish out significant damage, and withstand enemy assaults? Look no further than Gatotkaca.

Even when equipped with defensive items, this hero remains a formidable force, capable of swiftly dispatching foes with just a few basic attacks, thanks to his passive ability, bolsters his basic attacks with each blow he endures.

Additionally, Gatotkaca boasts a taunting ability with Unbreakable, adding another layer of control to his arsenal.

Yet, the highlight of his kit is undoubtedly his ultimate, Avatar of the Guardian. With this ability, Gatotkaca leaps to a designated location, unleashing a devastating knock-up effect upon any enemies caught in the explosion radius.

While Gatotkaca offers versatility, mastering him at higher ranks requires some dedication. Fortunately, ONE Esports has provided a comprehensive guide to aid you in mastering this Mighty Legend.

Gatotkaca skills in Mobile Legends

Passive – Steel Bones

He gains rage when taking damage. Upon reaching a certain amount of rage, his next basic attack becomes enhanced and will consume all rage to deal extra damage.

• His passive also grants him physical defense equal to a percentage of his lost HP, making him harder to kill in team fights as his health diminishes. Utilize this advantage by unleashing your skills when your health falls below a certain threshold.
• The enhanced damage scales with magic damage, making magic damage items viable if your team already has a tank. Otherwise, it’s okay to build him with purely defensive items.
• The indicator below his HP turns red when his basic attack is enhanced. Stick close to enemy carries to prevent their escape from the enhanced attacks.

First skill – Blast Iron First

He slams the ground, creating a shattered zone in the target direction while dealing damage to enemies within, Enemies in the shattered zone will take continuous damage and be slowed.

• This skill is important during the laning phase, particularly for clearing minion waves or cutting lanes.
• When cutting lanes, gather the wave around you and utilize Blast Iron Fist to inflict sustained damage. Allow the minions to strike you, triggering your Steel Bones passive. This passive can then be employed to counter any attempts by the enemy laner to contest your position.
• This skill is also helpful when slowing down enemy heroes trying to escape. This has a faster casting time compared to Unbreakable, which needs to be channeled.

Second skill – Unbreakable

Gatotkaca begins channeling, then dashes in the target direction, taunting enemies along the way for a few seconds.

• The sprint distance of this skill is determined by its channeling duration. For maximum distance, it’s advisable to fully channel the skill.
• Additionally, Gatotkaca can utilize this skill as a potent escape tool, capable of leaping over thin walls. To execute a swift wall jump, simply press the button instead of channeling it, as this provides sufficient momentum to clear obstacles.
• This skill proves particularly effective against heroes reliant on basic attacks, owing to its taunting effect. Enhance its utility by incorporating Blade Armor into your build, allowing you to reflect a portion of the damage inflicted upon you.
• Keep an eye on the recharge bar displayed in the middle of the screen, indicating the progress of this skill’s cooldown. Upon depletion of the red bar, the skill will be canceled, refunding 50% of its cooldown duration.

Ultimate – Avatar of the Guardian

He jumps to the target location, dealing damage to nearby enemies and knocking them airborne.

• Enemies positioned within the center of the skill’s radius will be lifted into the air, while those on the periphery will be drawn closer to Gatotkaca.
• This skill synergizes exceptionally well with other crowd control abilities that draw enemies toward the center, such as Tigreal’s and Atlas’s skills. By coordinating with these heroes, you can ensure that all enemies are gathered in the center, maximizing the effectiveness of Gatotkaca’s airborne knock-up effect.
• Additionally, this skill serves as an excellent tool for scouting the map, as it enhances Gatotkaca’s vision while aiming. However, it’s important to note that it doesn’t reveal units in the fog of war. Nevertheless, this increased sight radius facilitates precise skill targeting even at considerable distances.
• Furthermore, Gatotkaca can employ this skill to escape from losing team fights. Thanks to its control immunity and Gatotkaca’s untargetable status during the descending animation, he can effectively evade enemy attacks and disengage from unfavorable team fights

A comprehensive guide on how to play Gatotkaca in Mobile Legends

Recommended battle spell

Whether you opt to play Gatotkaca as a roamer or an EXP laner, Vengeance stands out as the optimal battle spell for him. This spell offers valuable damage reduction, while also reflecting a portion of the damage back to the assailants.

The synergy between Vengeance, Blade Armor, and Gatotkaca’s second skill, Unbreakable, is particularly noteworthy.

Unbreakable taunts enemies into targeting Gatotkaca, making them more likely to suffer retaliatory damage from Vengeance and Blade Armor.

This combination effectively reinforces Gatotkaca’s role as a durable frontline presence capable of turning the tide of battles in his team’s favor.

Recommended emblem

When selecting Gatotkaca’s emblem, consider either the mage emblem or the tank emblem based on your team composition.

Opt for the tank emblem to get a boost in your HP, Hybrid Defense and HP Regen.

As for talents, Rupture is a solid choice, providing increased penetration. This allows him to bully his enemies in the lane. You can also opt for Vitality for HP boost when playing as a roamer.

For your second talent, get Tenacity. It allows you to have increased defense when the hero is at low HP which essentially prolongs your presence in fights.

Take Brave Smite as your main talent. Each time you hit enemies with skills, it allows you to recover a certain percentage of your HP.

Alternatively, you can opt for Concussive Blast. This works best when assuming the roamer position as it allows you to deal HP-based, area-of-effect damage, which can soften enemy heroes.

Gatotkaca best build

Building Gatotkaca with primarily defensive items is recommended, with the addition of one or two magic items if you find yourself significantly ahead in the game.

Start with Thunder Belt to give yourself an early boost in HP, mana, Cooldown Reduction, and extra Burst Damage. Take Blade Armor next to boost his Physical Defense and punish attackers and Radiant Armor for Magic Resistance and health regeneration, especially against continuous Magic Damage skills.

If you want to build offensively, you can go for Glowing Wand and Queen’s Wings after Thunder Belt. These two items ensure that you can deal with regeneration-based heroes in the EXP lane and deal massive damage.

For the standard build, continue with Dominance Ice to add further Physical Defense and a debuff effect on enemy attack speed and shields, increasing your team fight impact.

Finally, buy Immortality. It grants a crucial late-game revival, ensuring your sustained presence in battles. This item progression ensures he remains resilient and disruptive throughout the game.

Best build for Gatotkaca in Mobile Legends

• Tough Boots
• Thunder Belt
• Blade Armor
• Radiant Armor
• Dominance Ice
• Immortality

Tips and easy combos to learn

During the laning phase, utilize Blast Iron Fist to swiftly clear minion waves. Should an enemy hero approach within range of your turret, use Unbreakable to taunt them and redirect tower aggro toward them.

Upon reaching level four, consider rotating to the midlane or Turtle pit to initiate team fights with Avatar of the Guardian.

Following the ultimate’s activation, target the enemy carry with Unbreakable to disrupt their positioning, allowing your Steel Bones passive to inflict substantial damage.

Focus on using Gatotkaca’s ultimate during team fights and work closely with your teammates to time it with their skills. This teamwork boosts the effectiveness of Gatotkaca’s abilities and strengthens your team’s chances of winning.

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