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

Updated on January 7, 2:38 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted battle spell, emblem, and best build based on MLBB patch 1.9.32.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang mage hero Xavier bends the battlefield to his will with his long-range abilities and devastating burst damage.

He is the first hero in the Land of Dawn to have a global ultimate skill called Dawning Light.

A mage who thrives on precision and timing, Xavier excels at controlling crowds and sniping enemies from afar. His power grows as the fight goes on, allowing him to unleash overwhelming damage when his skills align.

In this guide, ONE Esports breaks down his skills, best builds, and emblems to help you dominate the battlefield and unlock his full potential in the Land of Dawn.

Xavier’s skills in Mobile Legends

Passive – Transcendence

Xavier enhances his subsequent skills each time his skill hits an enemy hero until Stage III where he enters his Transcendence state.

• He can extend the duration of his passive by hitting enemies with his skills
• This passive makes the Defier of Light one of the best pokers in the midlane. Use this to your advantage, and try to deal as much damage as possible before level four.
• The width of all skills greatly increases in Stage II.
• The cooldown of all skills will be reduced by a couple of seconds in Stage III.
• All his skills will have a violet hue upon reaching Stage III.
  

First skill – Infinite Extension

Xavier fires a Mystic Bullet that deals magic damage to enemies it passes through.

• The Bullet’s flying distance increases each time it hits an enemy or the Mystic Barrier.
• Infinite Extension can hit multiple heroes without a damage penalty, making it the perfect burst skill in crowded team fights.
• The skill can also pass through any obstacles in the map, and even deal damage to enemies outside your field of vision.
• This skill deals more damage and can stun multiple enemies when hitting a Mystic Field.
• Minions and jungle creeps can also increase the distance of this skill.

Second skill – Mystic Field

Xavier conjures a Mystic Barrier that lasts for a few seconds. Enemies that come into contact with the Barrier will take Magic Damage and be slowed, while allies will gain extra Movement Speed that decays over a few seconds.

• When hit by his other skills, the barrier will expand into a forbidden field for a couple of seconds, dealing magic damage to enemies within and immobilizing them for a duration.
• Although unreliable, this skill is also good for escaping team fights and helping your teammates get out of sticky situations.
• Mystic Field is best used in tight spots where the enemy has no other option but to pass through the barrier. This skill is perfect when helping out the ally jungler during a jungle invade.
• Mystic Field can affect multiple enemies and allies.

Ultimate –  Dawning Light

Xavier unleashes a beam of Mystic magic that deals magic damage to all enemies in a line on the map.

• Xavier will immediately enter Stage III of Transcendence upon using Dawning Light.
• This skill can affect multiple enemies.
• This is the first ever global attack in the game. Those who already have experience playing Moskov, Layla, or any hero with a long-range ultimate would be more familiar with how to best use this ability.
• Dawning Light also stuns enemies caught in his Mystic Field.

A comprehensive guide on how to play Xavier in Mobile Legends

Recommended battle spell

Flicker fits Xavier perfectly, for it gives him a layer of mobility either when engaging or retreating from fights.

This is the safest battle spell to go as the mage, as powerful as he is, lacks tremendously in the mobility department.

Speaking of mobility, another spell you can go for is Sprint. While not providing the instant displacement like Flicker does, the spell is a good option to maneuver in or out of fights.

Plus, it has a relatively lower cooldown compared to Flicker.

Recommended emblem

In order to maximize Xavier’s kill potential and overall effectiveness in the game, opt for the mage emblem. It provides additional Magic Power, Cooldown Reduction, and Magic Penetration.

Take Rupture as your tier one talent. The extra penetration allows you to poke enemies more effectively and clear lanes faster in the early game.

Go for Wildnerness Blessing as your second talent. The extra movement speed in the jungle and river area is extremely helpful especially when you are trying to help out or respond to other lanes. More than that, it also gives you more mobility to position better in objective takes.

Finally, take Impure Rage as your main talent. This allows you to add extra damage to your skills, making you more lethal from long range. Since you deal damage using skills, the mana restoration effects also benefits you tremendously.

Xavier best build

Building the right items is essential to maximizing Xavier’s potential as a burst-damage mage.

After boots, prioritize purchasing Enchanted Talisman for cooldown reduction and mana regeneration, allowing you to frequently use your skills without thinking about your mana.

Follow with Glowing Wand to apply a burn effect on enemies, shredding through tanks and dealing consistent damage over time. This pairs perfectly with your area-of-effect abilities.

As you transition to the mid to late game, purchase Wishing Lantern. It gives you a tremendous boost in Magic Power and Mana, plus even more Cooldown Reduction. It also has a passive that increases your burst damage potential.

As enemies build magic defense, Divine Glaive provides crucial magic penetration to bypass their resistance, ensuring your damage remains lethal.

Finish with Holy Crystal to maximize burst potential, scaling your magic power and turning Xavier’s Dawning Light into a devastating team-wiping tool.

The best build for Xavier in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

• Demon Shoes
• Enchanted Talisman
• Glowing Wand
• Wishing Lantern
• Divine Glaive
• Holy Crystal

Tips and easy combos to learn

Mastering Xavier means understanding how to control space, manage cooldowns, and land devastating bursts of damage at the right time.

His skills allow you to poke, zone, and lock down enemies, making him a dominant force in team fights.

Cast Mystic Field to slow or immobilize enemies, then follow with Infinite Extension to extend the field and deal damage. Finish with Dawning Light to secure kills or hit multiple targets. This simple yet effective combo makes Xavier a threat in both skirmishes and full team fights.

Mastering Xavier’s combos and positioning lets you control fights and deal heavy damage while staying out of harm’s way.

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