How to Play as Layla on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Last Updated: March 22, 2023

"That once little girl, is gonna save someone this time."

In Mobile Legends, you might know the hero Layla. She's known for her basic attack range over turrets and can kill people in an instant. However, Layla is also known to be the least durable of all heroes, and can be a feeder if not used properly. Fortunately, this wikiHow article can teach you how to play her to protect her durability and her ADC skills.

Steps

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Know the cons of playing as Layla. While Layla can be a valuable choice in some situations, Layla has the lowest durability in the game. She'll need tanks around her side for a bit. She also has to watch her distance, as soloing alone can be an issue when being ganked.
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Use her Passive. Her Passive is named Malefic Gun and can randomly scale the distance between her enemies with a 100% - 140% chance per Basic Attack. This can also be assisted from Destruction Rush, so distance yourself when using Layla. ^{[1]
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Check the 1st skill. Her 1st skill is named Malefic Bomb and has some nice advantages when aimed into a minion/hero. ^{[2]
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Manage the 2nd skill. Her 2nd skill is called Void Projectile and can fire an energy ball to an enemy hero and marking them. ^{[3]
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- It is a target-locked skill, so you are guaranteed to get your enemy without missing.
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Use her Ult. Her Ultimate is called Destruction Rush and can fire an energy blast at an increased distance. ^{[4]
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- This skill can also increase Layla's attack range, which can be enough to shoot outside of the turret's range (on max level). Take it as an advantage to push without assistance.
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Know what battle spell is appropriate. Due to her low durability, using Flicker is a choice when needed if you have low HP. You can also use Flicker to trick the enemies, and then fight back when appropriate.
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Select battle equipment. As with all Marksmen, Layla should use an attack-speed/critical equipment, including Scarlet Phantom, Berserkers Fury, Windtalker, Swift Boots, Demon Hunter Sword, and Endless Battle.
- This does not include Golden Staff, as critical damage is removed when buying this equipment.
- If you'd want, you can add Defense equipment, including Immortality and Guardian Helmet to protect her HP.
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Choose her emblem. Her emblem should be mostly on a Marksman build, so using Electro Flash (to recover HP), along with Bravery and Doom (they increase Physical PEN and Critical Damage, respectively) is a good idea. ^{[5]
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- If you are stuck on the Physical build, choosing Firmness and Open Fire can work.
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Know her combo. Her combo is Void Projectile, Malefic Bomb, and Destruction Rush. ^{[6]
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Community Q&A

Question

Is Layla good in high rank (Epic and above)?

ICGIL

Top Answerer

This depends on the situation. Although Layla has low durability which can give her an easy target for enemies, her distancing for long-range attacks can be effective. However, there are better choices to select for meta Marksmen.
Question

Why can't I use Layla in epic rank and above?

ICGIL

Top Answerer

Despite her long-distance attacks toward turrets or heroes, her durability poses her as an easy target.