ActionGuidesMOBA

Mobile Legends Balmond Guide: Best Build, Emblem and Gameplay Tips

My blood boils until the day I die

Balmond is one of the oldest heroes in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and he is one of the most popular fighters being used in the jungle. His passive ability enables him to restore HP once killing enemies helping his durability during team fights. Combine this passive with his second skill which allows him to spin continuously damages his enemies and also his ultimate that unleashes a great amount of damage. This hero is not only tough to kill but also able to cause huge amounts of damage. This Balmond guide will help with builds, emblems, and other tips that can help your gameplay in Mobile Legends.

We have previously discussed how to master playing with other Mobile Legends heroes like MiyaLing, WanwanPharsaCarmillaSilvannaHayabusaAtlasLuo YiYu ZhongAuroraKhaleedFreyaKhufraX.BorgLesleyTigrealHylosValirCecilionLyliaUranus, BaratsOdetteAngelaValeRafaelaHanzoBrodyLapu-LapuMelissaBenedettaHildaMathildaSelenaJawheadChouPaquitoThamuzLunox, Yi Sun-ShinYveGatotkacaKarrieRubyBeatrix, GlooArgusBaxiaGrangerPhoveusHanabiAlphaHarleyKarinaEudoraNatanDyrrothAulusGuinevereSunBelerickFlorynAamonValentinaKaguraSaberLeomordBruno AkaiBaneEdithMartisAlucardGusion, Chang’eYinClintAliceGrockKaditaPopol and KupaZilongMinotaurHelcurtCyclopsLancelotKajaClaudeLolitaMelissaLaylaMoskovIrithelKimmyHarithEstesRogerXavierGordFrancoMinsittharTerizlaMashaJohnsonZhaskFannyAldousDiggieJulianFaramisVexanaNataliaFredrinnJoyArlottIxiaNovaria and Nolan. So make sure to check these hero guides as well. For now, let’s focus on Balmond.

Skill Analysis

Balmond has one passive skill and three active skills. His kit mainly works on durability and being able to last very long on the battlefield. In this Balmond guide, let’s see what his skills do exactly and how to get the most out of them in Mobile Legends.

Passive – Bloodthirst

passive balmond

Balmond regains 8% of his maximum HP when he kills a minion or creep, and 20% when he eliminates an enemy hero. Ensure to position yourself close to enemy minions before engaging in fights to maximize the effectiveness of your passive skill.

Skill 1 – Soul Lock

CD – 8.0

skill 1 balmond

Balmond charges forward in the designated direction for a specific distance or until he collides with an enemy hero, inflicting 150 (+60% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to enemies in his path. The struck enemy hero is slightly knocked back and slowed by 60% for 2 seconds.

Skill 2 – Cyclone Sweep

CD – 6.0

skill 2 balmond

Balmond gains 15% Movement Speed that decays over time and spins with his axe for 3s, dealing 25( +25% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage per hit to nearby enemies up to 14 times. Each subsequent hit on the same enemy will deal 7.5% increased damage (up to 60%). The Physical Attack bonus portion of the damage can Crit.

Skill 3 (Ultimate) – Lethal Counter

CD – 34.0

skill 3 balmond

Balmond releases a wide area attack in the chosen direction and it cannot be stopped, dealing True Damage. The damage equals 150 (+70% Total Physical Attack) plus 30% of the target’s lost HP. Note that this ability inflicts a maximum of 1000 damage on non-hero units.

Skill-up method for Balmond

Unlock skill 2 first and prioritize getting it to the max. Upgrade skill 1 accordingly and upgrade ultimate whenever you are given the chance. Skill 2 >> Ult >> Skill 1

Combinations to perform with Balmond

Balmond’s skill combos are straightforward yet effective, making him an excellent choice for newcomers to the game.

Combo

Get close to your opponent and use Soul Lock to slow them down. Then, use Cyclone Sweep followed by basic attacks to deal a lot of damage. Keep using this combo as you level up to reduce your opponent’s health. If you have Execute as your battle spell, save it to finish off your target if they survive your attacks.

Skill 1 + Skill 2 + Ult +AA

Best Emblem Set and Spells for Balmond in Mobile Legends

When playing Balmond in the jungle, I suggest utilizing the Custom Assassin emblem. This will assist in selecting the most suitable emblem set to enhance Balmond’s abilities. However, make sure to choose talents that match your playstyle to further enhance your Balmond gameplay.

Custom Assassin Emblem

In the Jungle, Balmond benefits from the Custom Assassin emblem, which boosts his Adaptive PenetrationAdaptive Attack, and Movement Speed, allowing him to move swiftly and deal significant damage. This emblem works well for him regardless of your role, enabling efficient pickoffs. For basic talents, I recommend choosing Agility to increase movement speed and Seasoned Hunter to boost damage against monsters when jungling. If you’re in the lane, consider Festival of Blood for an extra spell vamp to sustain during fights.

Mobile Legends Balmond Custom Assassin Emblem
Image via MOONTON Games

For the core talent, I suggest Killing Spree for Balmond because it provides a snowball effect upon securing kills. This enhances his sustainability in fights by restoring health and gaining movement speed with each takedown. However, if you want to read an in-depth emblem guide, check here.

Battle Spells

If you’re playing in the jungle, Retribution is needed, especially for contesting objectives like the Lord or Turtle due to its ability to secure buffs and objectives quickly. On the other hand, if you’re playing in the lane, I suggest going with Flicker or Execute. Flicker adds versatility, allowing you to escape from dangerous situations or surprise enemies by closing the gap with your ultimate. Execute, on the other hand, synergizes well with your ultimate, increasing your burst damage output during team fights.

Best Builds for Balmond in Mobile Legends

You can try different builds for Balmond depending on the enemy team. Adapt your role accordingly in battles. Here’s a basic template for Balmond’s build, but feel free to adjust it as per the situation. For more information on the top heroes in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), take a look at our article on the best heroes.

Mobile Legends Balmond Item Builds
Image via MOONTON Games
  • Tough Boots: Enhances resistance to crowd control effects, ensuring Balmond’s agility and impact in fights.
  • War Axe: Offers a continuous damage boost along with spell vamp and cooldown reduction, enhancing Balmond’s sustained damage output and survivability.
  • Guardian Helmet: Provides consistent HP regeneration, ensuring Balmond’s endurance during extended engagements.
  • Brute Force Breastplate: Increases attack, speed, and offers crowd control reduction, enhancing Balmond’s offensive capabilities and resilience.
  • Radiant Armor: Reduces magic damage, effectively countering damage over time effects and enemy mages.
  • Cursed Helmet: Facilitates efficient lane and jungle clearing due to its area-of-effect damage.
  • Antique Cuirass: Reduces enemy physical attack, diminishing their damage output against Balmond and his allies.
  • Blade Armor: Reflects a portion of basic attack damage, bolstering Balmond’s survivability against physical damage dealers.
  • Dominance Ice: Decreases enemy healing and attack speed, weakening opponents’ sustain and offensive potential.
  • Athena’s Shield: Grants magic resistance and a shield to absorb burst damage from mages, enhancing Balmond’s survivability against magical assaults.
  • Immortality: Offers a second chance upon death, enabling Balmond to re-engage or retreat safely in crucial moments.

Mobile Legends Balmond Gameplay Tips

While Balmond may not be considered a top-tier fighter in the current meta, mastering him can still lead to victory. Despite this, we believe Balmond is a solid hero across all game stages. Our Mobile Legends Balmond guide provides strategies for the early, mid, and late game. However, a player must need a good understanding of the map to bring the best out of any hero.

Early Game

In the early game, focus on farming jungle camps to earn gold and experience. Try to disrupt the enemy jungler by getting kills or stealing buffs, especially targeting their weaker heroes like the jungler or mage. Prioritize reaching level 4 quickly by farming efficiently.

Mobile Legends Balmond Gameplay
Image via MOONTON Games

Keep an eye out for chances to gank lanes, using your abilities to start fights and get kills for your team. Make sure to prioritize objectives like the Turtle or towers to control the map and gain an early lead. Always be mindful of your position and the map to avoid getting caught by the enemy team.

Mid Game

As the game progresses to the mid-game, Balmond’s prowess as a frontline fighter increases. Continue farming to complete your core items and actively participate in team fights to utilize your crowd control and damage potential.

Mobile Legends Balmond Gameplay
Image via MOONTON Games

Use Cyclone Sweep to disrupt the enemy team and shift the battle in your favor. Work with your team to secure objectives and keep pressure on the map. Additionally, don’t hesitate to execute turret dives if you’re confident in securing kills, especially considering the benefits of Killing Spree.

Late Game

In the late game, it’s essential to stick with your team as Balmond to avoid being caught out alone by the enemy. He serves as both a durable tank and a potent damage dealer. Utilize his low cooldowns with a full item build, prioritizing the use of his ultimate before death for its HP boost and damage output.

Mobile Legends Balmond Gameplay
Image via MOONTON Games

During team fights, focus on protecting your team’s carries and disrupting the enemy backline. Use your ultimate strategically for engagements or disengagements, and pair your retribution with it to secure objectives efficiently. Effective communication and map awareness are crucial for success in the late game.

In this section of the guide, we will discuss the heroes that Balmond can counter and heroes that can counter Nalmond in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. To know more about hero counters in Mobile Legends, do read our Ultimate Hero Counters Guide.

Heroes that counter BalmondHeroes Balmond can counter
BaratsSaber
ValeLayla
JawheadAlice

Final Thoughts

Overall Balmond is a fighter hero who has a fairly simple kit but when used properly can be incredibly difficult to deal with. The guide here will help you out on how to maximize the most out of this hero. You can also refer to our latest tier list to know more about the revamped meta heroes in this current season.

If you are looking for more useful MLBB content, check these

That’s all for today’s Mobile Legends Balmond Guide. Do you prefer to use Balmond in any other way? Let us know in the comment section below!

For more Mobile Gaming news and updates, join our WhatsApp groupTelegram Group, or Discord server. Also, follow us on Google NewsInstagram, and Twitter for quick updates.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

3 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Hayzelle Anne L.

Can You guys Do a guide for kagura? Please I’m struggling to play her haha-

Sayak Mitra

We already have a guide on Kagura, check it out and hope that helps!

Hayzelle Anne L.

Thank You So Much!

Back to top button