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Fighter

Arlott

Fighter rated 60 physical offense, 60 durability, 50 difficulty in Moonton's in-game data, built around the passive Demon Gaze.

Arlott is a Fighter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who excels at diving into enemy lines, disrupting formations, and executing high-burst damage on marked targets. His unique marking mechanic and skill reset potential make him a formidable duelist and a dangerous threat in team fights, demanding precise execution to unleash his full power.

Offense — Physical60
Offense — Magical50
Durability60
Difficulty50

Build guide Matchups & counters

Skills, ratings and recommended gear on this page are read directly from Moonton's official in-game hero data for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang — not scraped from another fan site, and nothing is invented to fill a gap. Data retrieved .

Written by EllieAnth — playing MLBB since 2017 (9+ years), peak rank Mythical Immortal, 1126 stars.

Assessment

Strengths & weaknesses

Arlott's kit presents a balanced profile, leaning into aggressive play while requiring careful management. Understanding his inherent advantages and disadvantages is key to mastering his unique combat style.

  • High Burst Damage and Mobility: Arlott possesses significant burst potential, especially when his Skill 2, Vengeance, is used on marked targets. The ability to deal double damage and immediately reset its cooldown allows for rapid, successive dashes and attacks, making him highly mobile and difficult to pin down once he gets going. This contributes to his 60 offensePhysical rating, indicating strong physical damage output.
  • Sustain in Engagements: His Skill 2 also provides a valuable HP restore when used on marked enemies, enhancing his survivability during extended skirmishes or when diving into the enemy backline. This sustain, combined with his 60 durability rating, allows him to engage aggressively and remain in the fight longer than many other damage-focused heroes.
  • Effective Crowd Control: Arlott's Skill 1, Dauntless Strike, offers a stun, with a longer duration if enemies are hit by the outer edge of the ability. His Ultimate, Final Slash, also provides a disruptive push effect, allowing him to control enemy positioning and set up plays for his team.
  • Reliance on Marked Targets: Arlott's primary weakness stems from his heavy reliance on his passive's mark. Without a marked target, his Skill 2 loses its double damage, cooldown reset, and HP restore, significantly reducing his damage, mobility, and sustain. This makes him less effective against enemies who can avoid being marked or who can quickly disengage.
  • Moderate Difficulty: With a difficulty rating of 50, Arlott requires a good understanding of his skill timings and target prioritization. Mastering his combos and consistently landing marks can be challenging, meaning players new to him may struggle to maximize his impact.
  • Vulnerability to Interruptions: While his Skill 2 cannot be interrupted during movement, Arlott can still be locked down by strong crowd control before or after his dashes, preventing him from marking new targets or executing his full combo.

Kit

Skills

Passive

Demon Gaze

Arlott possesses a demonic eye that will Mark enemy units near Arlott that become affected by control effects for 8s.
The eye will also automatically Mark a nearby enemy hero in vision every 8s.

Skill 1

Dauntless Strike

Arlott swings his lance forward, dealing 200 (+60% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and briefly stunning targets in an area. Targets hit by the further part of the AOE will be stunned for 1s instead.

  • 200 + 60% Total Physical Attack Physical

Skill 2

Vengeance

Arlott charges at an enemy, dealing 135 (+60% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage (this skill cannot be interrupted during movement).
If Arlott's target is Marked, this skill will deal double damage, immediately refresh its cooldown, and restore (+90% Total Physical Attack) HP to Arlott (only restores 50% of that amount when used on a non-hero unit.)

  • 135 + 60% Total Physical Attack Physical

Ultimate

Final Slash

Arlott cleaves in front of him, dealing 400 (+80% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to targets in the area while pushing them to the end of the AOE and briefly revealing their location.

  • 400 + 80% Total Physical Attack Physical

Arlott's skills revolve around marking enemies and capitalizing on those marks for devastating effects. Understanding each ability's nuances is crucial for effective gameplay.

  • Passive: Demon Gaze

    Arlott possesses a demonic eye that will (Mark) enemy units near Arlott that become affected by control effects for 8s. The eye will also automatically (Mark) a nearby enemy hero in vision every 8s.

    This passive is the cornerstone of Arlott's kit. It dictates his entire playstyle, as his most powerful offensive and defensive tool (Skill 2) is heavily reliant on targets being marked. You should always be aware of who is marked, either by your own crowd control or the automatic 8-second mark, to maximize your damage and sustain.

  • Skill 1: Dauntless Strike

    Arlott swings his lance forward, dealing 200( +60% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) and briefly stunning targets in an area. Targets hit by the further part of the AOE will be stunned for 1s instead.

    This skill serves multiple purposes. It's an excellent tool for initiating combat, clearing minion waves, or peeling for allies. The stun effect is crucial for marking enemies, allowing you to follow up with Skill 2. The 200 flat + 60% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) means it benefits significantly from physical attack items, making it a strong damage component in your combo, especially early on.

  • Skill 2: Vengeance

    Arlott charges at an enemy, dealing 135( +60% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) (this skill cannot be interrupted during movement). If Arlott's target is (Marked), this skill will deal double damage, immediately refresh its cooldown, and restore ( +90% Total Physical Attack) HP to Arlott (only restores 50% of that amount when used on a non-hero unit.)

    Vengeance is Arlott's signature ability, providing his primary source of damage, mobility, and sustain. The 135 flat + 60% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) is already decent, but the double damage on marked targets makes it incredibly potent. The immediate cooldown refresh allows for rapid, successive dashes, making Arlott extremely agile in combat. The HP restore, scaling with +90% Total Physical Attack, provides significant healing, especially when hitting heroes, making him surprisingly durable in extended fights. Always prioritize using this on marked targets.

  • Ultimate: Final Slash

    Arlott cleaves in front of him, dealing 400( +80% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to targets in the area while pushing them to the end of the AOE and briefly revealing their location.

    Final Slash is a powerful ultimate for both damage and crowd control. With 400 flat + 80% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical), it delivers substantial burst damage, especially when combined with your other skills. The push effect is excellent for disrupting enemy formations, isolating key targets, or even pushing enemies away from your allies. Use it to finish off low-health targets or to create space in team fights.

Items

Endless Battle

Unique Passive - Divine Justice: After casting a skill, the next Basic Attack within 3s deals 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage (1.5s cooldown).

Warrior Boots

Unique Passive - Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20.

Blade of Despair

Unique Passive - Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP increases Physical Attack by 25% for 2s (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Malefic Roar

Unique Passive - Armor Buster: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.125% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 40%.

Brute Force Breastplate

Unique Passive - Brute Force: Each second after dealing damage, gain 6 extra Physical Attack and Magic Power and 2% extra Movement Speed for 4s, up to 6 stacks. Gain 15% extra Control Duration Reduction at full stacks.

Oracle

Unique Passive - Bless: Received Shield and HP Regen effects are increased by 30%.

Arlott's recommended build focuses on maximizing his physical damage, sustain, and ability to penetrate enemy defenses, allowing him to thrive in extended engagements and burst down key targets.

  • Endless Battle: This item is a core component for Arlott due to its Unique Passive - Divine Justice. After casting a skill, Arlott's next Basic Attack within 3s deals 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage. Since Arlott frequently chains his skills, this passive significantly amplifies his damage output between skill casts, making his basic attacks hit much harder and adding crucial true damage to his burst.
  • Warrior Boots: As a melee Fighter, Arlott benefits greatly from the early game survivability and mobility provided by Warrior Boots. Its Unique Passive - Valor grants 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, stacking up to 20. This helps Arlott sustain in lane trades and survive initial engagements, allowing him to farm and scale effectively.
  • Blade of Despair: This item is a massive power spike for Arlott, significantly boosting his offensive capabilities. Its Unique Passive - Despair increases Physical Attack by 25% for 2s when dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP. This passive synergizes perfectly with Arlott's burst-oriented playstyle, ensuring his skills hit even harder when finishing off vulnerable targets.
  • Malefic Roar: To ensure Arlott's damage remains relevant against tankier opponents, Malefic Roar is essential. Its Unique Passive - Armor Buster grants 0.125% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 40%. This allows Arlott to cut through enemy armor, making his physical damage skills and basic attacks much more effective against frontliners and heroes building defensive items.
  • Brute Force Breastplate: This item provides a valuable mix of offense and defense for Arlott. Its Unique Passive - Brute Force grants 6 extra Physical Attack and Magic Power and 2% extra Movement Speed for 4s each second after dealing damage, stacking up to 6 times. At full stacks, it also provides 15% extra Control Duration Reduction. This item enhances Arlott's damage, mobility for chasing or escaping, and reduces the impact of enemy crowd control, all crucial for a melee initiator.
  • Oracle: Oracle significantly boosts Arlott's sustain, particularly his HP restore from Skill 2. Its Unique Passive - Bless increases received Shield and HP Regen effects by 30%. This makes his Vengeance healing much more potent, allowing him to recover more health during fights and stay on the battlefield longer, complementing his inherent durability.

Coaching

Playstyle tips

Mastering Arlott involves understanding his unique marking mechanic and executing his combos precisely to maximize his impact in every phase of the game. His 50 difficulty rating suggests that practice is key to unlocking his full potential.

  • Early Game Aggression and Sustain: In the early game, focus on farming efficiently while looking for opportunities to poke and trade. Use your Skill 1, Dauntless Strike, to clear minion waves and to stun enemies, which will mark them. Once an enemy is marked, follow up with Skill 2, Vengeance, to deal double damage, reset its cooldown, and restore HP. This allows you to win trades and maintain lane presence thanks to your 60 durability. Remember that your passive, Demon Gaze, also automatically marks a nearby enemy hero every 8 seconds, providing consistent opportunities for Skill 2 resets.
  • Mid Game Roaming and Skirmishes: As the game progresses, Arlott becomes a potent skirmisher. Look to roam to other lanes or join jungle fights. Your mobility from Skill 2 resets allows you to quickly engage and disengage. Prioritize marking squishy targets or key damage dealers in enemy teams. Your 60 offensePhysical rating, combined with early item purchases, makes your burst damage a significant threat. Use your Ultimate, Final Slash, to disrupt enemy formations, push targets into your team, or secure kills.
  • Late Game Team Fight Impact: In late-game team fights, Arlott's role is to dive the enemy backline, disrupt their carries, and absorb some damage. Identify high-priority targets and use your Skill 1 or wait for your passive mark to initiate. Chain your Skill 2 dashes to stick to your target, dealing massive damage and sustaining yourself. Utilize Final Slash to create chaos, separate enemies, or finish off low-health opponents. Your Brute Force Breastplate will help you survive focus fire and reduce control effects, while Oracle enhances your Skill 2's healing, allowing you to stay in the thick of the fight.
  • Prioritize Marked Targets: Always remember that Arlott's power lies in his ability to hit marked targets with Skill 2. Avoid using Skill 2 on unmarked enemies unless it's for a crucial escape or to secure a very low-health target, as you lose out on significant damage, mobility, and sustain.

Matchups

Counters

Currently, there are no specific hero matchups provided for Arlott. However, understanding general principles can help you navigate various enemy compositions.

Arlott's effectiveness is heavily tied to his ability to mark targets and execute his skill combos. Therefore, opponents who can consistently prevent him from marking, such as those with strong disengage tools or high mobility, can prove challenging. Heroes with heavy crowd control can also be problematic, as they can interrupt Arlott's aggressive engagements and prevent him from resetting his Skill 2, Vengeance. Conversely, squishy enemy heroes who lack reliable escape mechanisms will be particularly vulnerable to Arlott's burst damage and rapid dashes once they are marked.

Without specific counter information, players should focus on mastering Arlott's core mechanics, adapting their playstyle to the general enemy team composition, and prioritizing targets that are easier to mark and burst down. Building items like Brute Force Breastplate can help mitigate the effects of enemy crowd control, allowing Arlott to maintain his aggression.

In practice

A practical scenario

A common and effective combo for Arlott involves initiating with crowd control to mark a target, then chaining his primary damage and mobility skill. Imagine you are in the lane, and an enemy hero is within range.

First, initiate with Skill 1: Dauntless Strike. Aim to hit the enemy with the outer edge of the ability to maximize the stun duration, which will also apply a mark from your passive, Demon Gaze. As soon as the enemy is stunned and marked, immediately follow up with Skill 2: Vengeance, dashing through the marked target. This will deal double damage, instantly reset Vengeance's cooldown, and restore a significant amount of your HP. If the enemy is still alive and within range, you can immediately cast Skill 2: Vengeance again due to the reset, further damaging them and potentially securing the kill or forcing them to retreat. If the enemy attempts to escape or is still a threat, use your Ultimate: Final Slash to deal a final burst of physical damage, push them into a disadvantageous position, or secure the kill. This sequence maximizes your burst, mobility, and sustain in a short window.

Summary

Key takeaways

To truly master Arlott and dominate the Mobile Legends battlefield, keep these critical decisions in mind:

  1. Prioritize marking targets: Your passive, Demon Gaze, and Skill 1, Dauntless Strike, are crucial for enabling Skill 2's full potential. Always look for opportunities to apply a mark, as this unlocks double damage, cooldown resets, and significant HP restoration from Vengeance, which is central to your burst and sustain.
  2. Chain your skills effectively: Practice the Skill 1 (stun/mark) into Skill 2 (dash/reset) into another Skill 2 (dash/damage) combo to maximize your burst damage and mobility. Integrate basic attacks enhanced by Endless Battle between skills to weave in additional True Damage and optimize your overall damage output.
  3. Leverage your item passives: Your recommended build is designed to amplify your strengths. Utilize Endless Battle's True Damage after skills, Blade of Despair's increased Physical Attack against low-health enemies, and Malefic Roar's Physical Penetration to ensure your damage remains high throughout the game, especially against tankier foes.
  4. Adapt your engagement: Use Final Slash strategically to disrupt enemy formations, isolate key targets for your team, or secure kills. Remember that Brute Force Breastplate provides valuable movement speed and control duration reduction, allowing you to position aggressively and stay in the fight longer while shrugging off enemy crowd control.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Arlott sustain himself in prolonged fights?

Arlott sustains himself primarily through his Skill 2, Vengeance. When used on a marked target, this skill not only deals double damage and resets its cooldown but also restores a significant amount of HP, scaling with his Total Physical Attack. This sustain is further amplified by items like Oracle, which increases received HP Regen effects by 30%, allowing him to recover more health during extended engagements.

What is the importance of marking enemies for Arlott?

Marking enemies is absolutely critical for Arlott's effectiveness. His passive, Demon Gaze, marks enemies affected by control effects or automatically marks a nearby hero every 8 seconds. When Arlott uses his Skill 2, Vengeance, on a marked target, it deals double damage, immediately refreshes its cooldown, and restores HP. Without a mark, Skill 2 loses its primary benefits, severely limiting his damage, mobility, and sustain, making him far less impactful.

How does Arlott deal with tanky opponents?

Arlott can deal with tanky opponents by utilizing items that provide physical penetration. Malefic Roar is a key item in his recommended build, as its Unique Passive - Armor Buster grants extra Physical Penetration based on the enemy's Physical Defense. This ensures that Arlott's physical damage, which scales with his Total Physical Attack on all his active skills, remains effective even against high-armor targets, allowing him to cut through their defenses.

What role does Arlott play in team fights?

In team fights, Arlott excels at disrupting enemy formations and singling out high-priority targets. His Ultimate, Final Slash, can cleave in front of him, dealing significant physical damage and pushing enemies, which can be used to isolate squishy carries or break up clustered opponents. His ability to rapidly dash with Skill 2 on marked targets allows him to dive into the backline or reposition quickly, while his inherent durability (60) allows him to withstand some focus fire and continue to apply pressure.

How does Arlott maximize his damage output?

Arlott maximizes his damage output by consistently marking targets and chaining his skills. His Skill 1, Dauntless Strike, provides a stun that can mark enemies, setting up his powerful Skill 2, Vengeance, which deals double damage and resets its cooldown on marked foes. Items like Endless Battle provide extra True Damage after skill casts, while Blade of Despair significantly boosts his Physical Attack against low-health enemies, ensuring his high physical damage scalings (e.g., 80% Total Physical Attack on Final Slash) translate into devastating burst.

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