Harley, the Mage Genius reigns supreme as one of the mightiest mages in Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Known for his explosive burst damage, sneaky pokes, and swift movements, Harley is a nightmare for squishy heroes everywhere. Once he hits level 4, he’s ready to turn team fights in his favor. So without further ado let’s just jump into the MLBB battlefield with Harley. In this guide, we will take a look at the best emblem, spell, build, including tips and tricks to pave your way to victory with Harley in Mobile Legends.
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Skill Analysis
Harley is a hero with the common four skill sets of one passive and three actives. In this Harley guide, let’s see his abilities in Mobile Legends, and when you can use which skill to get the best out of him.
Passive – Magic Master (Debuff)
Harley’s magic prowess lets his Basic Attacks and skills lower enemy Magic Defense by 2 and boost his Attack Speed by 5%-10% (scaling with level) for 3 seconds with each hit. This effect stacks up to 10 times. His Basic Attacks deal 60 Magic Damage plus 50% of Total Physical Attack and 60% of Total Magic Power.
When you strike enemies with Harley’s Ultimate, follow up with basic attacks to deal increased damage.
Skill 1 – Poker Trick (AOE, Buff)
CD – 6.0
Harley launches three waves of cards, with each wave consisting of three cards. Each card deals 130( +25% Total Magic Power) magic damage to enemies. However, if the same target is hit three times, subsequent hits will only deal 50% of the original damage.
In the early game, utilize this skill for jungle clearing. You can cast this skill while moving, allowing you to hit enemies as you walk. Also, spam this skill against enemies to keep the pressure on.
Skill 2 – Space Escape
CD – 11.0
Harley blinks in the designated direction, leaving a magic hat at his place, increasing movement speed by 60% for 2s. Within 4 seconds, you can use the skill again to instantly return to the hat’s position and end the movement speed boost.
This skill can be tricky to use, especially if you’re being chased by a faster enemy. Run as swiftly as you can and teleport back to the hat for a quick escape. If possible, head towards a nearby bush to further evade your enemy.
Skill 3 – Deadly Magic (Burst, Slow)
CD – 36.0
Harley casts a magic ring of fire at an enemy hero, dealing 200( +60% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and slowing them by 40% for 1.5 seconds. The ring remains around the target, allowing Harley to strike it for additional damage. After 4 seconds, the ring explodes, dealing 200( +50% Total Magic Power) plus 30% of the damage taken by the target while the ring is active. Note that other enemy heroes can intercept the ring before it reaches its intended target. So make sure no one blocks your Ultimate.
Focus on using this skill against enemy damage dealers like mages, marksmen, and assassins. Start by casting the third skill to summon the fiery ring. Then, spam the first skill and basic attacks to trigger extra damage on the enemy, amplifying the burst from the fire ring.
Skill-up method for Harley
Maximize the 1st and 3rd skill in the early and mid-game respectively with the 2nd skill later. Priority should be 1st and 3rd skill as it has a lot of poke and burst. Skill 1 >> Ult >> Skill 2
Combinations to perform with Harley
To maximize Harley’s impact in battles, it’s important to execute his combo with precision. Once he hits level four, his strength peaks, allowing for devastating engagements.
Combos
Start by using Space Escape to swiftly get close to your target and prepare for the attack. Begin the assault with Deadly Magic, dealing hefty initial damage. Follow up with Poker Trick and basic attacks to wear down the enemy’s health. After the flurry, retreat to safety with Space Escape and wait for the explosive finish.
Skill 2 + Ultimate Skill + Skill 1 + AA
You can start your combo with Deadly Magic, then close in on your opponent using Space Escape. Hit them with Poker Trick from close range to deal maximum damage. Additionally, consider using Retribution or Flameshot to add more damage, increasing the chance of your target being defeated by Deadly Magic’s explosion.
Ultimate Skill + Skill 2 + Skill 1 + AA
Best Emblem Set and Spells for Harley in Mobile Legends
For optimal performance with Harley in the Jungle, I recommend equipping the Custom Assassin Emblem. This guide will help you select the best emblem set to enhance Harley’s abilities. However, choose talents that align with your playstyle to further improve your Harley gameplay.
Custom Assassin Emblem
In the Jungle or Lane, Harley benefits from the Custom Assassin emblem, which boosts his Adaptive Penetration, Adaptive 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 standard talents, I recommend using Rupture for extra penetration and Seasoned Hunter for increased damage against monsters if you’re jungling. If you’re laning, go for Bargain Hunter to speed up your item purchases.
For the core talent, I suggest Lethal Ignition, as it provides Harley with additional burn damage on multiple hits to maximize his damage output in his ultimate, further enhancing his burst damage capabilities. However, if you want to read an in-depth emblem guide, check here.
Battle Spells
When playing as the jungler with Harley, Retribution is needed for faster farming and leveling up. It’s crucial to focus on clearing jungle creeps instead of lane minions to maximize gold earnings. Additionally, if you go for laning, I recommend using Flameshot for added effectiveness.
Best Builds for Harley in Mobile Legends
Feel free to experiment with various builds for Harley, adjusting them according to the enemy team composition. Adapt your role on the battlefield accordingly to suit the needs of your team. Below is a template to kickstart your Harley build, but feel free to customize it based on the specific situation you encounter. And for more info on the best heroes in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), check out our best heroes article.
- Arcane Boots: Provide Magic Penetration, enhancing Harley’s damage output against enemies with Magic Resistance.
- Genius Wand: Reduce enemies’ Magic Defense and Movement Speed upon dealing damage, increasing Harley’s mobility and amplifying his burst potential.
- Glowing Wand: Inflicts damage over time on enemies hit by Harley’s skills, effectively increasing his damage output over a period of time.
- Divine Glaive: Offers additional Magic Penetration, allowing Harley to penetrate enemy Magic Resistance more effectively.
- Holy Crystal: Increases Magic Power significantly, amplifying Harley’s burst damage potential.
- Blood Wings: Provides a substantial boost to Harley’s HP, and Magic Power, and grants shield, increasing his survivability and damage output.
- Immortality: Grants a second chance at life upon death, allowing Harley to sustain longer in team fights and potentially turn the tide.
- Winter Truncheon: Provides immunity to damage for a brief period, offering additional survivability during crucial moments.
- Starlium Scythe: It improves his basic attacks and gives him more magic power, cooldown reduction, hybrid lifesteal, and mana regeneration. It’s perfect for helping him stay strong and deal damage while playing in lane.
- Feather of Heaven: Boosts Harley’s attack speed and offers additional Magic Power, increasing his damage output and versatility in combat.
Mobile Legends Harley Gameplay Tips
Harley is mainly an early to mid-game hero but that doesn’t mean he is useless in the late game. Build and ambush him in a way with proper map awareness, he can be quite decent in late-game too. According to his gameplay, we can break it down into three phases. Our Mobile Legends Harley guide includes the perfect game plan for the early, mid, and late game.
Early Game
Harley is a very strong mage from the early game so the objective would be to get to level 4 as soon as possible so that he can participate in team fights. Always focus on jungle creeps in the Early game and avoid minions in any lane when you’re playing him as the jungler it will then not delay his farm and gold.
Once you get to level 4 Gank any lane and try getting the first blood. It will give an added advantage to your team in terms of gold and experience. Always remember to ambush and do a sneak attack when you’re at an advantage in terms of gold and experience from your opponent! Perform the following skill combination to gain an upper hand early on.
Mid Game
Harley is super strong in the mid-game if you are able to get those early kills and get the turtle as many times as it spawns. He will become the killing machine which would be a nightmare for your opponents. Don’t forget to take your buffs and if possible try to sneak and take the enemy’s buff too which will weaken their jungler and givie your team and you the added advantage.
In terms of skill combos, stick to what works best and maintain map awareness to target their damage dealers effectively. Remember, executing sneak attacks is key to dominating the mid-game.
Late Game
As the game stretches beyond 20 minutes, Harley’s impact lessens compared to earlier stages. Now, focus on key objectives like pushing lanes, sticking with your team, and ensuring vision to avoid surprise attacks. Adapt your strategy towards strategic team fights and work with your team to secure objectives such as the Lord and pressure the enemy base.
Stay alive by positioning yourself carefully in fights, keep an eye on the minimap for ambush opportunities, and target high-priority enemy heroes.
| Heroes that counter Harley | Heroes Harley can counter |
| Zilong | Layla |
| Hayabusa | Miya |
| Hanzo | Karrie |
| Saber | Bruno |
| Cyclops | Pharsa |
| Kadita | Cecilion |
| Eudora | All Marksman and Mages with less mobility |
| All CC heroes and tanks as Harley is weak against CC |
Final Thoughts
As discussed earlier, Harley stands out as one of the top picks in Mobile Legends. With his exceptional penetration and devastating burst damage, he has the potential to single-handedly carry games to victory. If you’re considering adding him to your roster, now is the perfect time. By following these tips, you’ll be well-equipped to secure easy wins with Harley on your team. You can also refer to our latest tier list to know more about the revamped meta heroes in this current season.
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- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Laning Guide
That’s all for today’s Mobile Legends Harley Guide. Do you prefer to use Harley in any other way? Let us know in the comment section below!
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