Layla is one of the best free heroes you can build in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. While she is a basic character, using her can teach you about being a marksman. The basic damage and range are seriously busted for Layla. If you properly build and level her, you can hit targets outside range too.
While Layla is a great way to start playing as a marksman in MLBB, she can be a challenge for many. Playing with her becomes a hurdle as the damage output relies on the items. These items do require you to grind. Also, she has low defence and mobility. So, you will have to position yourself perfectly otherwise you die early in the match.
Worry not! We are here to help you make your Layla one of the best in your arsenal. Let’s follow LDShop to get to know Layla’s best build, her skills, interesting combos and the counter heroes. Let’s get started!
Building Layla with Both Items and Emblems
For Items
Layla is a marksman, so you must keep this fact in mind when you start to build her. She relies on her basic attacks rather than skills. So, try to increase her attack speed, crit damage, and penetration. Additionally, make sure you have at least one survival or defence item on hand. With that being said, here are the best items for Layla that increase attack speed and critical damage or crit rate:
- Windtalker - It speeds up movement, attack speed, and crit rate. For Layla, the Windtalker is perfect.
- Demon Hunter Sword - An alternative to the Windtalker is the Demon Hunter Sword. It deals damage according to the health of the opponent. The higher the health, the higher the damage output.
- Berserker’s Fury - It increases the crit rate.
- Scarlet Phantom - It increases the crit and attack speed.
- Swift Boots - It increases the attack speed. The Swift Boots are the best for Layla.
- Warrior Boots - An alternative to the Swift Boots. It gives armour when you fight against other marksmen.
For penetration, there is only one good item for Layla, which is the Malefic Roar. The Malefic roar can deal extensive damage to armoured opponents. Get this item as fast as possible. Without the Malefic Roar, all the attacks against armoured opponents will be nerfed. For defence or survival items, Layla has the following options:
- Immortality - It provides a shield, armour, and health. You have a chance of revival if you equip this item. The Immortality item plays an important role in the later stages of the game.
- Wind of Nature - It increases the attack speed and gives life to the user. The main selling point of Wind of Nature is its ability to make you immune to physical damage for 2 seconds. This feature is handy if you clash with assassins or fighters of the opposing team.
- Athena’s Shield - It increases the defence against strong magic damage.
You are free to build Layla however you wish to. The items discussed here are recommended and will work well with Layla. Do not use the Golden Staff or the Haas Claw with Layla’s build. These items will make her less potent or there are better options. Another excellent option that was left off the list due to its high cost is the Blade of Despair.
For Emblems
Here are the best emblems for building Layla
- Marksman Emblem - The best emblem for Layla as it complements her basic attacks.
- Electro Flash - This emblem is another great option for building Layla. It provides movement speed and sustains and pairs great with her poke skills.
- Fatal - It increases the crit chance.
- Agility - It increases the movement speed.
Again, here you have the choice to play around with the emblems. There are many other suitable ones for Layla. Some are Weaponsmaster, Weakness Finder, Physical, Bounty Hunter, etc. The choice remains with you but the recommended ones will be the best-performing ones.
To get the various items and characters in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, you will need Diamonds. So, one way is to save up and ensure that you have a sufficient amount of diamonds before purchasing anything. The other way and the easier way to get diamonds in MLBB is to do a Mobile Legends top up. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.
The Skills and Combos of Layla
The Skills
Passive Skill - Malefic Gun
This passive skill allows Layla to do more damage as per the distance. The longer the distance, the higher the damage dealt. The increase ranges from 100% to 140% with a max cap of 6 yards.
The First Skill - Malefic Bomb
In this attack, Layla will fire a bomb at the enemy. It will deal 200 Physical Damage with an additional 80% of the total physical attack when it hits the enemy. The move can be critical if done right. This skill is one of Layal’s primary offences in matches and can be very potent if used correctly. Depending on the circumstance, Malefic Bomb can be utilized in numerous ways.
The Second Skill - Void Projectile
In this attack, Laylaa will fire an energy ball. This ball will explode and deal Physical Damage and slows down the targets in the range of the skill. You will also mark the opponents. The magic mark will help you inflict more Physical Damage and Slow. This skill will help you in many situations especially if someone is charging at you. So, use the skill wisely, it can help you get out of a pickle easily.
The Ultimate Skill - Destruction Rush
There are two components to Layla's ultimate skill: passive and active. The passive part of the skill increases the range of the Void Projectile and the basic attack by 0.6 yards. The active part allows Layla to fire an energy blast. The energy blast will deal 500 Physical Damage with an additional 150% of Total Physical Attack to anyone in the blast path. Destruction Rush is designed to clear or defeat a fleeing enemy.
The Skill Combos
Skill combos will determine how well you can perform in a given match. Combos are usually the best way to initiate an attack on the opponent. But, first, you will have to focus on upgrading your skills. Upgrade in the following sequence, first upgrade the first skill, the Malefic Bomb, then upgrade the Ultimate, Destruction Rush, and finally the second skill, Void Projectile.
So, how should the skills be used? The best skill combo is the following:
- Open the attack with The First Skill - Malefic Bomb.
- Then attack with the basic attack.
- Then follow it up with the Second Skill - Void Projectile.
- Then finally close up with The Ultimate Skill - Destruction Rush.
- If they still live, do some basic attacks then repeat from the start.
This combo will deal some severe damage to the enemy. Do try to pair it up with the following spells:
- Purify - Helps you get rid of stun, slow, knock-up, etc. Purify will help you survive in case of a counterattack.
- Flicker - When an opponent is pursuing you or fleeing, it will be of assistance. Repositioning yourself on the map is another benefit of using Flicker.
The Counter Heroes for Layla in MLBB
The main downfall of Layla is her low mobility and lack of health. These features make her easy pickings especially when you have no items. So, try to maintain distance from all enemies regardless of the character. There are some heroes that you will need to avoid like the plague, they are:
- Ling - He can easily dive Layla due to his escape skills.
- Yu Zhong - His dragon form cannot be controlled to an extent. So, low mobility will make you an easy target.
- Pharsa - Her range knows no bounds. So, she can easily take you out even when you are in the back.
Conclusion.
Layla is a great character, regardless of being a free one. Are there better heroes? Yes, definitely, but we all have to start somewhere first. When you are grinding or playing matches, ensure you have fun. May your battles be fruitful and victorious.
