Mobile Legends Bang Bang: MLBB tier list for January 2025

Mobile Legends Bang Bang tier list (MLBB tier list) tries to point out the best Mages, Tanks, and other champions in the current meta. Due to Moonton Games constantly updating their metas with different patch updates, it is crucial for players to keep track of the best-performing champions in each meta, as that helps them choose the best heroes for ranked games.

The developer only buffs or nerfs a few of the 120+ heroes on the MOBA title’s roster. This MLBB tier list was created after studying the performances of the heroes each month in different Classic and Ranked matches before ranking them in different tiers. Therefore, there are some heroes that are placed in the B or C tiers of the list. However, with enough time invested in them, these champions can grind out amazing results in each game.

Note: This tier list solely reflects the author’s opinions.

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MLBB tier list for January 2025: Best picks in Mobile Legends Bang Bang

Best Mobile Legends Tanks

Minotaur has slipped slightly from the top tiers (Image via Moonton Games)

After the Fighter meta in the last few months, Moonton is now shifting towards the Assassin meta. However, the tank mains remain worryless since the latest patch update did not change the power and ability of the tanky champions a lot.

The tank heroes are known for their durability and crowd-control abilities. This segment of the MLBB tier list ranks the best tanky champions in the game right now.

S-tier: Tigreal, Hylos, Gatotkaca
A-tier: Edith, Franco, Lolita, Belerick, Johnson, Atlas
B-tier: Khufra, Akai, Fredrinn, Barats, Uranus, Minotour, Khufra
C-tier: Esmeralda, Baxia, Gloo
D-tier: Hilda, Grock

Tigreal and Gatotkaca will be staying in the S-tier at the beginning of 2025 as well. Hylos however, will now climb up to the S-tier. With his tanky nature and ability to slow down the enemies, he has been helping marksmen and other teammates for quite a while now.

We have also used these parameters to select the rankings for the rest of the heroes in this tier list. This list is based on the heroes' ban rates and win rates (available on the game's official website) over the last 30 days and in recent patch updates.

Best Mobile Legends Mages

Lunox can take enemies to her Dream World to beat them (Image via Moonton games)

While Tanks roam to support players in different lanes, Mages guard the Mid Lane. They farm there and often help allies take the Jungle buffs (i.e., turtle, lord).

However, you need to operate carefully with these squishy champions. Here are the top Mages of Mobile Legends in this meta:

S-tier: Alice, Zhuxin, Harith, Esmeralda, Zhask
A-tier: Harley, Xavier, Cecilion, Valentina, Vale, Novaria, Kagura, Eudora, Yve
B-tier: Alice, Pharsa, Chang’e, Nana, Luo Yi, Cyclops
C-tier: Lylia, Aurora, Lunox, Valir, Kadita, Odette
D-tier: Gord, Vexana

Zhuxin has been controlling the flow of the game in the mid-lane ever since her arrival. She has stayed at the top tier ever since her launch. On the other hand, Alice, Esmeralda, Harith, and Zhask have not been at the best of their games. However, with Harith getting a new skin from the MLBB x Hunter x Hunter collaboration, Zhask, Esmeralda, and Alice showing great pick rates in the game, this month will be their turnaround month.

Best Mobile Legends Fighters

Paquito has recently returned to the meta in MLBB (Image via Moonton Games)

The best Fighter mains of MLBB have been enjoying a favored meta for the last few months. While this is about to change after the recent patch notes, some Fighter champions like Guinevere, Paquito, etc remain some of the strongest champions in the title.

Fighters are the most durable champions after Tanks and are often seen working as tanky roams with the right builds. Despite having a low range, these champions are immense damage dealers in the title. Here are the best Fighters in Mobile Legends Bang Bang:

S-tier: Argus, Lukas, Cici, Hilda, Suyou, Argus, Sun
A-tier: Aulus, Jawhead, Yin, Guinevere, Zilong, Terizla, Badang, Dyrroth
B-tier: Alpha, Balmond, Aldous, Freya, Paquito, Lapu-Lapu, Roger
C-tier: Ruby, Alucard, Alpha, Leomord, Thamuz, Silvanna, Terizla, Chou
D-tier: Minsitthar, Martis, X. Borg, Masha

While Cici and Suyou have maintained their positions in the S-tier, the rest of the heroes in that tier were placed there after the latest MLBB patch update. The developer made it clear that in this update they were trying to adjust the powers of heroes, who relied excessively on their Basic Attacks. Besides, Lukas has arrived recently on the roster and has been running a rampage on the battlefield.

Best Mobile Legends Assassins

Yin has always been among the best Assasin/Fighter in MLBB (Image via Moonton Games)

Assassins resemble the Fighter Champions’ range and offense but are squishier than them. While they spend most of their time in the Jungle, these champions often come out to help their closest allies by ambushing enemies.

Despite their knack for attacking the squishy Marksmen pushing solo in a lane, the Assassins get the power to eliminate Tanks with one shot in late games. Here are the best Assassins ranked in the MLBB tier list in the current meta:

S-tier: Julian, Saber, Hayabusa, Joy, Benedetta
A-tier: Arlott, Helcurt, Lancelot, Selena, Nolan, Fanny, Yin
B-tier: Karina, Natalia
C-tier: Guison, Yi Sun-Shin
D-tier: Hanzo

Saber and Hayabusa are becoming invincible every month. They still have the highest ban and win rate among all the MLBB heroes in the roster. Benedetta has also been flaunting her assassination skills, constantly maintaining her position at the top. Julian and Joy have climbed up through the rankings to reach the S-tier, replacing heroes like Helcurt and others.

Best Mobile Legends Marksmen

It’s been hard to face Miya in MLBB nowadays (Image via Moonton Games)

The Marksmen of Mobile Legends Bang Bang take on the responsibility of pushing in the Gold Lane. While their knack for aggressive play and high damage-dealing abilities help them to overcome in early-game solo fights, the squishy champions are often the favorite prey of enemy ganking.

Since Roamers begin in Gold Lane, it is easier for the MMs to unlock their ultimate early in the game. Here are the best Marksman champions in this MLBB tier list:

S-tier: Miya, Granger, Melissa
A-tier: Beatrix, Layla, Claude, Bruno, Karrie, Brody, Ixia, Wanwan
B-tier: Clint, Claude, Popol and Kupa, Yi Sun-Shin, Irithel
C-tier: Hanabi, Moskov
D-tier: Kimmy, Lesley

Melissa and Granger remain two of the most banned Marksmen in Mobile Legends Bang Bang, while Miya, returns to her throne in the S-tier after the recent buff.

Best Mobile Legends Supports

Diggie is the most annoying Support hero for the enemy to face (Image via Moonton Games)

The best Support champions in Mobile Legends Bang Bang are the lifeline of the allied forces, especially the Marksmen. Some heal, and some stun to clear your retreating path, while others absorb the damage to keep your health intact.

However, regardless of what they do, they are the best at their jobs. Support champions are integral to any winning team in Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Here is a complete ranking of the best Supports in the MLBB tier list:

S tier: Mathilda, Floryn, Diggie, Chip
A tier: Angela, Estes
B tier: Rafaela
C tier: Faramis
D tier: Carmilla

The tier list for the support heroes remains unchanged.

Moonton Games has brought a new Tank in MLBB with the power of teleportation. The introduction of Chip, the new Champion, has made the community incredibly excited. Follow our articles for more game-related updates.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar