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With frequent patches, updates, and new heroes out every few months, it can be hard to keep up with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Not playing for a few weeks can leave you lost in the meta, and your favorite MLBB hero can go from overpowered to nerfed in one update.

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If you’re in doubt about who to pick in your next match, here are a few MLBB heroes that will always have a place in the game no matter the meta.

5 timeless MLBB heroes that will always be effective no matter the meta

Pharsa

The queen of the crows possesses skills that are just too versatile. Her Energy Impact can clear minion waves, Curse of Crow can stun multiple enemies, and Feathered Air Strike is undoubtedly one of the best zoning abilities in the game.

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To top it off, Wings by Wings allows her to travel with ease all around the map, making her a mobile zoning queen. Even her passive adds more slows and damage.

If you’re looking for an MLBB hero that’s easy to learn and viable in any team composition, Pharsa comes to mind.

Chou

Much like the martial artist he was obviously inspired by, Chou is fast — very fast. His first two skills, Jeet Kune Do and Shunpo are both dashes. This makes him very effective when initiating, disengaging, or even just hopping around the map.

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His ultimate, The Way of Dragon, includes both a knockback and a stun and is usually the ire of the enemy backline and side laners.

Overall, his mobility is a game-changer in a team fight, whether to get up close and personal, or divert the opposing team’s attention. 

Fanny

Fanny is the definition of mobility and precision in the Land of Dawn. Her Steel Cables let her zip across the map with ease, making her one of the most elusive and unpredictable heroes in the game.

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With Tornado Strike, she deals significant damage to enemies she slices through, making her ideal for ambushes or quick takedowns. Her ultimate, Cutthroat, amplifies her burst damage, letting her quickly eliminate high-value targets like squishy mages or marksmen.

What sets Fanny apart is her ability to ignore the usual rules of movement. While most heroes are bound by terrain, Fanny’s cables allow her to soar over obstacles, making her nearly untouchable in skilled hands.

If you’re looking for an MLBB hero who rewards mechanical skill and can dominate any meta, Fanny is a timeless choice that never goes out of style.

Franco

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Franco is the ultimate crowd-control specialist in the game. His Iron Hook is one of the most feared abilities in the Land of Dawn, capable of pulling unsuspecting enemies straight into his grasp.

Once he lands a hook, his Bloody Hunt ultimate ensures the target stays locked down, giving his team the perfect opportunity to secure kills. Even without his hook, Franco’s Fury Shock slows enemies in an area, making him a menace in both laning and team fights.

What makes Franco timeless is his simplicity and effectiveness. His kit doesn’t rely on flashy combos or high mechanics—just precision and timing. Whether you’re disrupting the enemy backline or punishing overextended foes, Franco’s presence alone forces opponents to play cautiously.

If you want a hero who can change the course of a match with a single ability, Franco remains a reliable pick no matter the meta.

Claude

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Despite being one of the oldest MLBB heroes in the game, Claude remains a safe pick in the gold lane and jungle.

What makes him stand out is his Battle Mirror Image skill that gives him unmatched mobility in team fights.

His Blazing Duet is also one of the most unique skills for a marksman in the game. With the right timing and positioning, he can jump in the middle of the team fight using Battle Image Mirror and activate his ultimate to deal a ton of damage to everyone in the area of effect.

He can then reactivate Battle Image Mirror again to return back to his original position, all within a matter of seconds. If you’re looking for a hero who’s very fun to play, Claude is right up your alley.

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