Hero Overview
- Name and Title: Badang, The Desert Scimitar
- Role: Fighter
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Playstyle: A melee fighter who excels at trapping and punishing enemies with powerful crowd control and burst damage combos.
The Legend of Badang: From Village Hero to Mythical Warrior
Origin and Early Life
Badang was born in a small fishing village in the Vonetis Islands, located off the southern coast of the Land of Dawn. As a young man, he was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others, despite being of average strength and stature. Badang worked tirelessly alongside his fellow villagers, fishing to sustain their community.
The Water Monster Encounter
One day, the village’s fish supply began mysteriously disappearing, with only bones and scales left in their traps. Determined to solve this crisis, Badang set out to catch the culprit. He discovered a fearsome water monster, described as having fiery red eyes and long, matted hair.
In a display of courage, Badang confronted the creature. After a fierce struggle, he managed to overpower it. The monster, revealed to be a cursed water spirit, begged for mercy. In exchange for its freedom, it offered Badang a portion of its power.
Gaining Supernatural Strength
The water spirit regurgitated a mystical essence, which Badang consumed as per the creature’s instructions. This act granted him immense strength and power, transforming him from an ordinary villager into a formidable warrior.
Journey to the Moniyan Empire
With his newfound abilities, Badang protected his village and ensured its prosperity. However, he soon learned of a greater threat – the corruption spreading from the Abyss in the southern mountains of the Moniyan Empire. Driven by a sense of duty to protect not just his village but the entire land, Badang set out on a journey to confront this evil.
Legendary Feats
During his travels, Badang’s strength became legendary. He was known for incredible feats such as lifting massive boulders and defeating powerful foes with his bare hands. His most famous achievement was hurling an enormous stone across a great distance, which later became known as the Singapore Stone.
Arrival in the Land of Dawn
Badang’s reputation grew as he traveled, eventually reaching the ears of the rulers in the Land of Dawn. He was welcomed as a hero and protector, using his strength to defend the innocent and fight against the forces of the Abyss.
Legacy
Today, Badang is remembered not just for his incredible strength, but for his humble origins and his unwavering commitment to protecting others. He stands as a symbol of how ordinary individuals can rise to become extraordinary heroes when faced with great challenges.
In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Badang embodies this legacy as a powerful fighter, using his fists and supernatural strength to dominate the battlefield and protect his allies.
Key Stats
Stat | Value |
---|---|
Movement Speed | 265 |
Physical Attack | 121 |
Magic Power | 0 |
Physical Defense | 21 |
Magic Defense | 10 |
HP | 2669 |
Mana | 490 |
Attack Speed | 0.85 |
HP Regen | 48 |
Mana Regen | 16 |
Hero Background
Badang is a legendary warrior from the desert, known for his unparalleled strength and mastery of the fist. He joined the Land of Dawn to prove his worth and protect the weak from oppression. Badang was released on January 4, 2019.
Skills
Passive – Chivalry Fist
- Description: After 4 basic attacks, Badang’s next attack knocks back enemies and deals extra physical damage.
- Key Points:
• Enemies knocked into obstacles are stunned.
• Synergizes well with attack speed items.
Skill 1 – Fist Wind
- Description: Badang unleashes a gust of wind that deals physical damage, slows enemies, and knocks them back.
- Cooldown: 8 seconds
- Mana Cost: 70
- Key Points:
• Can trigger passive effect.
• Useful for harassing enemies in lane.
Skill 2 – Fist Break
- Description: Creates a rock wall in the target direction, dealing damage and blocking enemy movement.
- Cooldown: 11 seconds
- Mana Cost: 80
- Key Points:
• Essential for setting up combos.
• Can be used defensively to block enemy paths.
Ultimate – Fist Crack
- Description: Badang rapidly punches in a direction, dealing multiple instances of physical damage and knocking back enemies hit.
- Cooldown: 40 seconds
- Mana Cost: 120
- Key Points:
• High burst damage potential.
• Can be repositioned using Flicker for surprise attacks.
Recommended Builds
Core Items
- Tough Boots or Warrior Boots
- Demon Hunter Sword
- Corrosion Scythe or Golden Staff
- Blade of Heptaseas
Situational Items
- Malefic Roar (against high armor enemies)
- Immortality (for survivability in late game)
- Blade of Despair (for maximum damage output)
Full Build Example
Warrior Boots > Demon Hunter Sword > Corrosion Scythe > Blade of Heptaseas > Malefic Roar > Immortality
Emblem and Battle Spell
Recommended Emblem Set
Assassin Emblem:
- Agility
- Master Assassin
- Quantum Charge
Best Battle Spell
Flicker: Enhances Badang’s mobility and allows for surprise ultimate initiations.
Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Strong crowd control abilities
- High burst damage potential
- Excellent at trapping and punishing enemies
- Versatile in teamfights
Weaknesses
- Reliant on skill combos for maximum effectiveness
- Vulnerable when skills are on cooldown
- Can be countered by heroes with purify or high mobility
- Mana-intensive in early game
Counters and Synergies
Top Counters
- Gusion: Can easily dodge Badang’s skills and burst him down.
- Selena: Her long-range stuns can disrupt Badang’s combos.
- Aldous: Can withstand Badang’s burst and counter with his own high damage.
Top Synergies
- Tigreal: His ultimate sets up perfect opportunities for Badang’s combo.
- Atlas: Can group enemies together for Badang’s area damage.
- Johnson: Provides a surprise engage tool for Badang’s burst combo.
Gameplay Tips
Early Game
- Focus on last-hitting minions to build up gold and experience.
- Use Skill 1 to harass enemies and farm from a safe distance.
- Conserve mana and avoid overextending without vision.
Mid Game
- Look for opportunities to trap enemies against walls with Skill 2.
- Coordinate with teammates to set up your ultimate for maximum impact.
- Prioritize taking down enemy damage dealers in teamfights.
Late Game
- Position yourself to flank enemy backlines during teamfights.
- Use your ultimate to zone out key targets or peel for your carries.
- Split push when necessary, as Badang can take down towers quickly.
Best Skill Combos
- Skill 2 (wall) > Ultimate > Skill 1 > Basic Attacks
- Flicker > Ultimate > Skill 2 > Skill 1 > Basic Attacks
Advanced Techniques
- Wall Placement Mastery: Practice precise wall placements with Skill 2 to create choke points and force favorable engagements.
- Flicker-Ultimate Surprise: Use Flicker during your ultimate to reposition and catch enemies off guard, maximizing damage output.
- Passive Stacking: Keep track of your passive stacks and time your engages when you’re about to proc the knock-back effect for extended crowd control.
Recent Updates
As of the latest patch, there have been no significant changes to Badang. However, always stay updated with the latest patch notes for potential adjustments to his skills or recommended builds.