The most up-to-date MLBB tier list for Season 40. Ranked by real win rate, pick rate and ban rate from ranked matches across all servers.
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These are the strongest meta heroes in Mobile Legends for Season 40 right now, ranked from live Patch 2.1.70 match data. S-tier heroes are meta-defining first-pick or first-ban material. A-tier heroes are reliable alternatives with strong win rates.
This tier list is updated daily from live ranked data across all servers. Use the rank filter above to see tier rankings for Mythic, Legend, or Epic.
Season 40 opens with a sweeping mage attribute overhaul in Patch 2.1.61 that touched nearly every mage in the roster. Mana costs, cooldowns, and damage distributions were rebalanced across the board, reshuffling mid lane priorities and rewarding mages who can clear waves efficiently in the early game. Despite the mage adjustments, fighters and supports have emerged as the dominant force this season, with eight fighters and six supports sitting in S-tier and making EXP lane and roam the two most impactful roles in ranked.
The ban phase tells the clearest story of the current meta. Gloo and Marcel command near-permanent ban status with 69% and 68% ban rates respectively. Sora, Freya, and Estes follow closely behind, meaning five heroes are effectively removed from most drafts before picks even begin. Teams that secure any of these contested heroes gain a significant draft advantage.
Healing supports remain a defining feature of the meta. Estes and Floryn sustain entire teams through extended fights, forcing the opposing team to either draft anti-heal or lose the attrition war. Combined with durable frontliners like Gloo and Fredrinn, the current meta favors sustained teamfighting over quick burst compositions.
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Gloo is the most banned hero in Mobile Legends right now at 69% ban rate, and for good reason. His ultimate lets him latch onto an enemy hero, dealing continuous damage while becoming extremely hard to kill. In the EXP lane, Gloo's regeneration passive and Skill 1 slow make him nearly impossible to trade against. Once he hits level 4, his dive potential skyrockets because he can split into mini Gloos, close the gap, then merge onto a squishy target. Pair him with a burst mage or assassin and the attached target is almost guaranteed to die.
Sora is Season 40's breakout hero with a 55% ban rate, making her the third most contested pick in ranked. As a Fighter/Assassin hybrid, she excels in the EXP lane with strong burst combos and chase potential. Her Shifting Cloud kit lets her dash in, deal heavy burst damage, and reposition before enemies can retaliate. Sora punishes immobile heroes and thrives in skirmishes where she can pick off targets. Her flexibility to build either bruiser or full damage depending on team needs makes her a priority ban across all ranks.
Guinevere remains one of the most feared EXP laners with a 30% ban rate and 52% win rate. Her magic damage burst combo, Spatial Migration into Violet Requiem, can delete any squishy hero caught in the knockup. She is one of the few fighters who deals almost entirely magic damage, making her difficult to itemize against in a physical-heavy team. Guinevere scales well into the mid game and her teamfight presence with a multi-target knockup ultimate can turn fights instantly. She is strongest when flanking from fog of war.
Estes defines the healing support meta this season with a 44% ban rate and 54% win rate. His Moonlight Immersion provides sustained healing that keeps allies alive through extended teamfights, and his ultimate Scripture of the Moon Elf blankets the entire team with a massive heal-over-time. Teams that don't draft anti-heal items like Dominance Ice or Sea Halberd against Estes will lose the war of attrition. He pairs exceptionally well with durable fighters like Fredrinn and Sun who can front-to-back teamfight while being constantly topped off.
Hanabi leads all marksmen in win rate at 54% and is the most reliable gold lane carry this season. Her passive Ninjutsu: Equinox grants a shield when her HP is full, absorbing crowd control and acting as a lifesaver against dive-heavy compositions. Higanbana Fan bounces between enemies, giving her exceptional teamfight damage without needing to reposition. Her ultimate Forbidden Jutsu: Higanbana immobilizes enemies in a wide area, providing crucial lockdown for her team. Hanabi thrives in longer games where she can farm core items and dominate late-game teamfights.
Helcurt has surged back into the meta with a 31% ban rate, proving that silence is still one of the most oppressive mechanics in the game. His passive Dark Night Falls silences enemies on basic attacks, shutting down skill-dependent heroes entirely. As a jungler, Helcurt clears camps quickly and ganks lanes with burst from Shadow Transition. His ultimate Race of Shadowbringer plunges the entire map into darkness, blinding all enemies and giving his team a massive information advantage. He excels at picking off isolated targets and thrives in aggressive early-game compositions.
Fighters dominate the current meta with eight heroes in S-tier. Guinevere's burst combo, Freya's 1v1 pressure, and Hilda's early aggression make EXP lane the most impactful role this season. Sora and Minsitthar add utility alongside damage, while Sun's split-push threat forces constant map attention.
The massive mage attribute overhaul in Patch 2.1.61 reshuffled mid lane priorities. Kadita and Zhuxin emerge as top picks with crowd control and survivability. Harley bridges the gap between mage and assassin as a deadly roaming threat. Zetian brings strong zone control in teamfights.
Marksmen are less dominant this season with only three S-tier picks. Hanabi leads with the highest marksman win rate thanks to her teamfight ultimate and shield passive. Karrie's true damage cuts through tanky compositions, and Yi Sun-shin provides global pressure with map-wide ultimate scouting.
Assassins thrive in the jungle with Harley, Aamon, and Helcurt all in S-tier. Sora's flex potential as a Fighter/Assassin makes her a priority ban. Gusion rewards mechanical mastery with fast combos. The role demands map awareness and timing over raw stats.
Tanks are meta-defining with Gloo sitting at a staggering 69% ban rate. Alice and Fredrinn offer hybrid tank-damage builds that are hard to ignore. Lolita quietly boasts the highest win rate in the game at 56.4% with her shield and stun kit. The frontline has never been more important.
Support is the deepest role this meta with six S-tier heroes. Marcel's debut caused an instant impact with the second-highest ban rate in the game at 69%. Estes and Floryn keep the healing meta alive, while Diggie's crowd control immunity counters heavy CC compositions.
Lane strength matters as much as overall tier. These lane rankings surface the best Mobile Legends heroes for gold lane, EXP lane, mid lane, jungle, and roam based on the current tier list and live ranked stats.
Gold lane rewards marksmen and scaling carries that can survive early pressure, farm safely, and convert item spikes into late-game teamfight damage.
EXP lane favors durable fighters and tanks that can contest early waves, rotate to Turtle fights, and hold side-lane pressure without constant help.
Mid lane prioritizes wave clear, crowd control, and rotation speed because mid heroes influence both side lanes and early jungle skirmishes.
Junglers need fast clear speed, objective control, and reliable gank pressure. The best jungle picks convert early tempo into Turtle and Lord control.
Full hero ranking for Season 40, Patch 2.1.70. The interactive grid above lets you filter by rank, role and lane. The list below shows every hero in the default ranking across all servers.
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Our tier list is generated from ranked match data collected across all servers for the current patch. Every hero is scored using a weighted formula that considers win rate (40%), pick rate (35%), and ban rate(25%). Ban rate carries weight because consistently banned heroes shape the draft meta even when they aren't played. The combined score places each hero into one of five tiers.
Daily ranked data powering tier placements, win rate, pick rate, and ban rate.
Human review for meta notes, role context, and patch impact summaries.
Balance changes are cross-checked against the current patch notes page.
For deeper numbers, compare the full hero statistics table with the current patch notes. This keeps the tier list aligned with both live ranked performance and visible balance changes.
The meta shifts significantly between rank brackets. Use the rank filter above to see how heroes perform at your level.
Ranked stats refresh daily from the runtime snapshot and reflect the past seven days of ranked play. Individual hero win rates can vary based on player skill, team composition, and game duration. Always consider your team's needs and the enemy draft before locking in a pick. A B-tier counter often outperforms an S-tier hero in the wrong matchup. For detailed stats on any hero, visit our hero statistics page. Official game updates are available at mobilelegends.com.
Yes. The meta shifts significantly between rank brackets. In Epic and Legend, heroes with simple kits dominate. In Mythic, mechanically demanding assassins and roam initiators gain value. In Mythical Honor and Glory, draft-dependent flexible heroes are prioritized. Use the rank filter to see tier rankings for your specific rank.
The tier list refreshes daily from the live ranked snapshot and reflects the past seven days of ranked match data. Major re-rankings happen after each new patch when hero balance changes take effect.
The top junglers in Season 40 are Suyou, Harley, Helcurt. Harley is the most versatile jungle pick with mage-assassin hybrid damage and strong roaming. Aamon excels at stealth ganks and burst kills, while Helcurt's silence shuts down skill-dependent heroes. Sun is also a strong jungle option with his clone pressure.
The most banned heroes right now are Marcel (118%), Harley (72%), Gloo (71%), Estes (60%), Sora (44%). These heroes are banned so frequently because they warp the draft. Securing any of them gives a significant advantage.
Patch 2.1.61 brought the biggest mage overhaul in recent memory. Nearly every mage had their attributes, mana costs, and cooldowns adjusted to improve early-game wave clearing. Gloo and Freya received targeted nerfs. Gloo's durability was reduced given his high damage output, and Freya's HP regen during her ultimate was toned down. Marcel debuted as a new Support hero with photography-based crowd control. Ixia's laning was weakened, and Yi Sun-shin's ultimate range was shortened to reduce his global map pressure.