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Marksman

Karrie

Marksman rated 80 physical offense, 30 durability, 40 difficulty in Moonton's in-game data, built around the passive Lightwheel Mark scaling at 1% Extra Physical Attack.

Karrie is a Marksman hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who specializes in shredding high-health targets with her unique true damage output. Her kit revolves around rapidly applying marks and unleashing a barrage of attacks, making her a formidable force in sustained engagements. Mastering Karrie requires precise positioning and understanding her damage spikes to effectively dismantle the enemy frontline and secure objectives.

Offense — Physical80
Offense — Magical10
Durability30
Difficulty40

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

Karrie's gameplay is defined by her ability to deal consistent and devastating damage, particularly against durable enemies, but this comes with inherent risks due to her fragility.

  • Strengths:
    • Exceptional Tank Shredding: Karrie's passive, Lightwheel Mark, deals true damage based on a percentage of the target's Max HP. This makes her incredibly effective at melting down high-durability heroes like tanks and fighters, who often struggle against her sustained output. Her ultimate further enhances this capability by doubling her attack frequency.
    • High Sustained Physical Damage: With an offensePhysical score of 80, Karrie boasts one of the highest sustained physical damage outputs among Marksmen. Her basic attacks, especially when empowered by her ultimate, can quickly decimate opponents.
    • Good Mobility and Dodging Potential: Her Phantom Step (Skill 2) provides a crucial dash, allowing her to reposition, chase down fleeing enemies, or expertly dodge incoming skill shots and crowd control, enhancing her survivability in skirmishes.
  • Weaknesses:
    • Low Durability: With a durability score of 30, Karrie is extremely squishy. She can be easily burst down by assassins or mages if caught out of position, requiring constant vigilance and good team protection.
    • Vulnerable to Crowd Control: As a marksman heavily reliant on basic attacks, any form of stun, silence, or immobilization can severely cripple her damage output and make her an easy target for enemies.
    • Moderate Difficulty to Master: Karrie has a difficulty score of 40, indicating that while not the hardest hero, she requires a good understanding of positioning, kiting, and target prioritization to be played effectively. Misuse of her dash or poor awareness can lead to quick deaths.

Kit

Skills

Passive

Lightwheel Mark

Karrie's Basic Attacks and skills apply a stack of Lightwheel Mark on hit. Once a target has 5 stacks of Lightwheel Marks, the marks will turn into a lightwheel, dealing True Damage equal to 5 (+1% Extra Physical Attack)% of the target's Max HP to them (only up to 300 damage against Creeps).

  • 5 + 1% Extra Physical Attack True

Because this passive skill deal percentage damage instead of static damage , it is best used to enemy with high health . The bigger the maximum HP , the bigger the damage.

Skill 1

Spinning Lightwheel

Karrie releases a sphere of surging energy in the target direction, dealing 250 (+90% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to enemies in its path. The sphere will stop upon hitting an enemy hero or reaching its max travel distance, continuously dealing 150 (+20% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to nearby enemies and slowing them by 80% for 1s.

  • 250 + 90% Total Physical Attack Physical
  • 150 + 20% Total Physical Attack Physical

This skill is really useful to fight against a crowd of minion , because it will do damage to minion with / without your presence , especially when the enemy is surrounding the minion and you cannot use basic attack to hit them . It is also effective against Lord and Holy Lord that is going toward your turret because it will slow his movement speed , allowing you to kill him before he can do damage .

Skill 2

Phantom Step

Karrie dashes in the target direction while throwing a lightwheel at the nearest enemy, dealing 150 (+70% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and applying a stack of Lightwheel Mark on them.
When in Dual Wield state, Karrie throws two lightwheels instead.

  • 150 + 70% Total Physical Attack Physical

When it comes to battle , this skill is really good at creating distance between you with your enemy or to dodge their attack while damaging them , but be careful , any mistake when using this skill will only make you become closer to your enemy and allowing them to kill you easier .

Ultimate

Speedy Lightwheel

Karrie enters Dual Wield state for 6s, during which she gains 20% Movement Speed and throws two lightwheels with each Basic Attack, each dealing 50% Basic Attack damage and inheriting a portion of Attack Effects.

Usually , using this skill at max level to the enemy is equal with normal basic attack , but if your enemy maximum HP is really big , this skill is very deadly , so remember to not use this skill to enemy with low maximum HP and only use it when you are fighting against enemy with big maximum HP .

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).

Windtalker

Unique Passive - Typhoon: Every 5-2s (reduced by 0.2s for each Basic Attack), the next Basic Attack will hit up to 3 enemy units for 150-362 Magic Damage. (This attack can Crit and the damage increases to 200% against Minions.)

Corrosion Scythe

Unique Passive - Corrosion: Basic Attacks gain 80 extra Physical Damage and slow the target by 8% (halved for ranged Basic Attacks) for 1.5s. Stacks up to 5 times.

Haas' Claws

Unique Passive - Frenzy: Critical strikes grant 20% Attack Speed for 2s.

Immortality

Unique Passive - Immortal: Revives 2.5s after death, gaining 16% Max HP and a 220-1200 shield (scales with level) that lasts 3s (210s cooldown).

Matchups

Counters

Best ally

Lolita

This hero is a total nature enemy to Karrie , because this hero have skill that can block any damage that Karrie do , basic attack , Spinning Lightwheel , Phantom Step , almost everything !

Counters

Cyclops

Karrie can kill this hero with easy , because this hero need to get in close range to Karrie to hit Karrie with huge damage , and Karrie can quickly kill this hero before it reach Karrie .

Countered by

Chou

Almost all this hero skill can stun the enemy , so while this hero stunned you , you can't do your job .

Understanding Karrie's matchups is crucial for maximizing her effectiveness and mitigating her weaknesses against specific heroes.

  • Lolita (Counter to Karrie): Lolita is a significant threat to Karrie. Her ability to block incoming damage, including basic attacks, Spinning Lightwheel, and Phantom Step, makes her a natural enemy. Karrie relies heavily on her basic attacks and skills to apply marks and deal damage, and Lolita's shield can completely negate this output, rendering Karrie ineffective in direct engagements against her.
  • Cyclops (Karrie Counters): Karrie excels against Cyclops. Cyclops typically needs to get into close range to deal his significant damage. Karrie, with her high sustained damage and mobility from Phantom Step, can quickly burst down Cyclops before he has a chance to unleash his full combo. Her ability to kite and deal rapid damage makes her a strong counter to heroes who need to commit to close quarters.
  • Chou (Counter to Karrie): Chou is a dangerous opponent for Karrie due to his extensive crowd control. Almost all of Chou's skills can stun or displace enemies. If Karrie is caught by Chou's crowd control, she will be unable to deal damage or reposition, making her an easy target for him and his team to eliminate. His ability to lock her down prevents her from fulfilling her role as a damage dealer.

In practice

A practical scenario

Imagine a late-game teamfight breaking out near the Lord pit. The enemy tank, a high-HP hero, is attempting to zone your team while their mage and assassin look for an opening. As Karrie, your primary objective is to dismantle their frontline efficiently and then pivot to their squishier targets.

You start by activating your Speedy Lightwheel (Ultimate) to enter Dual Wield state, gaining increased attack speed and movement speed. This immediately empowers your basic attacks to throw two lightwheels, rapidly applying Lightwheel Marks. You then use Phantom Step (Skill 2) to quickly reposition, dodging an incoming skill shot from the enemy mage while simultaneously applying a Lightwheel Mark and dealing 150 flat + 70% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage to the nearest enemy, likely the tank. With your ultimate active, you unleash a barrage of enhanced basic attacks on the enemy tank. Each attack quickly stacks Lightwheel Marks, and upon reaching 5 stacks, your passive detonates, dealing significant True Damage (5 flat + 1% scaling (Extra Physical Attack, True) of their Max HP). As you continue to attack, Endless Battle's Divine Justice passive triggers after your Skill 2, adding 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage to your next basic attack. If an enemy assassin tries to dive you, you can use Spinning Lightwheel (Skill 1) to slow them down (80% for 1s) while dealing 250 flat + 90% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) initial damage and then 150 flat + 20% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) continuous damage, creating distance and allowing your team to follow up. You continue kiting and focusing the highest HP threat, ensuring your true damage is maximized, until their frontline collapses, then you shift focus to their backline.

Summary

Key takeaways

To truly master Karrie and dominate your Mobile Legends matches, focus on these key decisions and strategies:

  1. Prioritize high-health targets: Always aim your attacks at enemy tanks and fighters first to maximize the effectiveness of your Lightwheel Mark passive, which deals true damage based on their Max HP. This is Karrie's unique strength and should be exploited in every teamfight.
  2. Master your mobility: Utilize Phantom Step (Skill 2) not just for damage, but primarily for dodging crucial enemy abilities and repositioning to a safer, more advantageous spot. Your low durability demands precise movement to survive and maintain consistent damage output.
  3. Optimize your item build for sustained damage: Focus on items like Endless Battle, Windtalker, and Corrosion Scythe to enhance your physical attack, attack speed, and utility. These items synergize with your kit by providing additional true damage, area damage, and crucial slowing effects to keep enemies within your attack range.
  4. Position defensively in teamfights: Always maintain a safe distance from enemy burst damage and crowd control. As a Marksman with low durability, your survival is paramount to your team's success. Let your frontline engage, then unleash your damage from a secure position, using Immortality as a last resort for a second chance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Karrie's passive work against tanks?

Karrie's passive, Lightwheel Mark, applies stacks with basic attacks and skills. Once 5 stacks are reached, they detonate, dealing True Damage equal to 5 flat + 1% scaling (Extra Physical Attack, True) of the target's Max HP. This means the higher the enemy's maximum health, the more devastating Karrie's passive becomes, making her an excellent choice for shredding durable tanks and fighters.

What is the best way to use Karrie's ultimate, Speedy Lightwheel?

Karrie's ultimate, Speedy Lightwheel, puts her into a Dual Wield state for 6 seconds, granting 20% Movement Speed and causing her basic attacks to throw two lightwheels. This significantly increases her attack speed and the rate at which she applies Lightwheel Marks. It's best used at the start of sustained engagements, especially against high-HP targets, to quickly stack and detonate her passive for maximum true damage output.

Which items are essential for Karrie's damage output?

Key items for Karrie's damage include Endless Battle for its true damage after skill use, Windtalker for attack speed and area damage, and Corrosion Scythe for extra physical damage and a crucial slow effect. These items synergize to boost her sustained damage, help her stick to targets, and enhance her ability to apply Lightwheel Marks rapidly.

How can Karrie survive in teamfights given her low durability?

Karrie's survival relies heavily on good positioning and the strategic use of her Phantom Step (Skill 2) to dodge incoming damage and reposition. Additionally, Immortality is a vital defensive item that provides a second chance in teamfights by reviving her after death, giving her a brief window to escape or re-engage.

What kind of enemies does Karrie excel against?

Karrie excels against heroes with high maximum HP, such as tanks and fighters, due to her Lightwheel Mark passive's percentage-based true damage. She also performs well against heroes like Cyclops who need to get close to deal damage, as Karrie can quickly burst them down with her sustained output before they can pose a significant threat.

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