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Fighter

Terizla

Fighter rated 40 magic offense, 90 durability, 20 difficulty in Moonton's in-game data, built around the passive Body of Smith.

Terizla is a Fighter hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who excels at sustained combat and crowd control. With his unique passive that grants damage reduction as his HP drops, Terizla thrives in the thick of battle, drawing enemy fire while dishing out significant physical damage. He is a formidable frontline presence, capable of initiating teamfights and locking down key targets.

Offense — Physical30
Offense — Magical40
Durability90
Difficulty20

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

Terizla boasts exceptional durability, scoring 90 in this attribute, which allows him to withstand immense damage and remain a threat in prolonged engagements. His passive, Body of Smith, further enhances this by granting him up to 30% damage reduction when his health is low, making him incredibly resilient as fights progress. Additionally, his kit provides strong crowd control and burst potential, especially in teamfights, making him a reliable initiator. His low difficulty score of 20 means he is relatively easy to pick up and play effectively, making him accessible to a wide range of players.

However, Terizla's physical offense is moderate, scoring 30, meaning he relies heavily on his skills and itemization to deal significant damage rather than sustained basic attacks. His passive also prevents him from gaining extra Attack Speed, converting it into Physical Attack instead, which means he cannot benefit from attack speed-focused items or buffs. This unique mechanic dictates a specific build path and playstyle, focusing on raw physical attack and spell vamp to maximize his skill damage and sustain.

Kit

Skills

Passive

Body of Smith

Terizla gains 1% extra Damage Reduction (up to 30%) for every 2.5% HP lost.
He cannot gain extra Attack Speed and will convert every 1% extra Attack Speed he's supposed to receive into 1 extra Physical Attack.

"Terizla's lost HP will be converted to a limited amount of Damage Reduction. His Attack Speed can't be increased. Every 1% increase in Attack Speed will be converted to Physical Attack. <br>The lower the HP of Terizla, the more damage resistant he becomes. This could enable him to draw fire more effectively in team offensives. "<br>

Skill 1

Revenge Strike

Terizla cracks the ground with his hammer and the fissure will spread out, dealing 300 (+80% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage. After the fissure hits the first target, it will drill into the target and slow them by 15%. At the same time, Terizla's Movement Speed will be increased by 15% for 3.5s. The fissure on target will then explode, dealing 300 (+80% Extra Physical Attack) plus 20% of the enemy's lost HP Physical Damage.

  • 300 + 80% Extra Physical Attack Physical
  • 300 + 80% Extra Physical Attack Physical

Terizla smashes the ground with his hammer, causing a fissure with cracks that spreads out and deals Physical Damage to enemies in contact with it. The first enemy in contact with the fissure will suffer a loss in Movement Speed, while Terizla gains an increase in Movement Speed. The affected enemy will then suffer an explosion with Physical Damage equal to 10% of the enemy's lost HP. <br>This is a poke skill as Terizla's Movement Speed increases while the enemy's Movement Speed decreases, enabling Terizla to easily escape or chase the enemy.

Skill 2

Execution Strike

Terizla swings his hammer in a fan-shaped area ahead. This skill can be cast up to 3 times. The first two attacks deal 135 (+160% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage each, while the third deals 225 (+220% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage. Enemies hit will also be slowed by 20% for 1.25s (the Slowing Effect can stack).
Deals only 60% damage to Minions.

  • 135 + 160% Total Physical Attack Physical
  • 225 + 220% Total Physical Attack Physical

"Terizla swings the hammer in a fan-shaped area, which could be dealt 3 times for Physical Damage. The first 2 times will deal Physical Damage to enemies while the 3rd time will deal increased Physical Damage with a Movement Speed slowing effect. This slowing effect could be stacked. <br>Execution Strike is Terizla's main offensive skill as it deals tremendous damage to enemies. This skill can be manually controlled to better afflict damage, which could be enhanced when combined with Revenge Strike or Sprint."<br>

Ultimate

Penalty Zone

Terizla jumps to the designated area, dealing 300 (+100% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and knocking enemies airborne for 0.6s. He then summons Scaffold and slows enemies by 25%. Scaffold will send out a hook at enemy heroes in range and pull them several times while dealing 150 (+30% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage each time.

  • 300 + 100% Total Physical Attack Physical
  • 150 + 30% Total Physical Attack Physical

"Terizla leaps into a designated area, causing Physical Damage and slowing down enemies caught in the blast. Then, he summons the Guillotine several times to pull enemies in while causing Physical Damage. <br>This skill could be useful in Team Fights or in solo combat. However, the timing must be carefully measured as it comes with a long cast time. As this skill has a strong control effect, it could be combined with Execution Strike to deal extreme damage. "<br>

Body of Smith (Passive)

Terizla gains 1% extra Damage Reduction for every 2.5% HP lost, capping at 30%. Crucially, he cannot gain extra Attack Speed; instead, every 1% extra Attack Speed he would receive is converted into 1 extra Physical Attack. This passive is fundamental to Terizla's identity as a durable frontline fighter. It means the lower his health, the tankier he becomes, allowing him to absorb more damage and draw enemy attention effectively. The Attack Speed conversion also guides his item build, prioritizing raw Physical Attack over Attack Speed.

Revenge Strike (Skill 1)

Terizla cracks the ground, dealing 300 flat + 80% scaling (Extra Physical Attack, Physical) damage. The fissure slows the first target by 15% and increases Terizla's Movement Speed by 15% for 3.5 seconds. The fissure then explodes, dealing another 300 flat + 80% scaling (Extra Physical Attack, Physical) damage plus 20% of the enemy's lost HP. This skill is excellent for poking enemies from a distance, initiating chases, or disengaging from unfavorable situations. The movement speed buff allows Terizla to position himself better or escape, while the slow helps him stick to targets. The high scaling from Extra Physical Attack means this skill benefits greatly from items that provide raw physical damage.

Execution Strike (Skill 2)

Terizla swings his hammer up to three times in a fan-shaped area. The first two attacks deal 135 flat + 160% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage each, while the third attack deals 225 flat + 220% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage. Each hit also slows enemies by 20% for 1.25 seconds, and this slowing effect can stack. This is Terizla's primary damage-dealing skill. The incredibly high Total Physical Attack scaling on all three hits, especially the third, makes this skill devastating when combined with physical attack items. It's crucial to land all three swings to maximize damage and apply the full slowing effect, making it a powerful tool in skirmishes and teamfights.

Penalty Zone (Ultimate)

Terizla jumps to a designated area, dealing 300 flat + 100% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage and knocking enemies airborne for 0.6 seconds. He then summons Scaffold, slowing enemies by 25% and repeatedly pulling them with hooks, dealing 150 flat + 30% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage each time. This ultimate is a powerful initiation and crowd control tool. The initial jump and airborne effect disrupt enemy formations, while the subsequent pulls keep enemies grouped and vulnerable. The scaling from Total Physical Attack ensures that this ultimate contributes significantly to his overall damage, making it a game-changing ability in teamfights.

Items

Bloodlust Axe

Warrior Boots

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

War Axe

Unique Passive - Fighting Spirit: Dealing damage grants 12 extra Physical Attack and 2% extra Spell Vamp per second for 4s, up to 6 stacks. Deal 10% extra True Damage according to Base Damage at full stacks.####[C8This effect is reduced to 50% for Marksmen, Mages, and Supports.]

Queen's Wings

Unique Passive - Demonize: When HP drops below 40%, gains 20% Damage Reduction and 35% extra Spell Vamp for 5s (60s cooldown).

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).

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).

Terizla's recommended build focuses on maximizing his physical attack, spell vamp for sustain, and defensive capabilities to synergize with his passive.

  • Bloodlust Axe: This item is crucial for Terizla due to its Spell Vamp. Given that all of Terizla's damage comes from his skills, the Spell Vamp allows him to heal a significant amount of health during engagements, greatly increasing his sustain in prolonged fights and skirmishes.
  • Warrior Boots: These boots provide essential Physical Defense and Movement Speed. Their unique passive, Valor, grants additional Physical Defense for 3 seconds when taking physical damage, stacking up to 20. This further enhances Terizla's natural durability, especially against physical damage dealers in the early game.
  • War Axe: A core offensive item for Terizla, War Axe provides Physical Attack and a unique passive, Fighting Spirit. Dealing damage grants stacking Physical Attack and Spell Vamp, and at full stacks, it deals 10% extra True Damage. This item significantly boosts Terizla's sustained damage and survivability, as his multi-hit skills quickly stack its passive, allowing him to deal more damage and heal more effectively.
  • Queen's Wings: This defensive item is a perfect fit for Terizla. Its unique passive, Demonize, activates when his HP drops below 40%, granting 20% Damage Reduction and 35% extra Spell Vamp for 5 seconds. This synergizes perfectly with his own passive, Body of Smith, making him incredibly difficult to kill when he's low on health, turning him into an even more formidable threat in critical moments.
  • Blade of Despair: As a late-game damage item, Blade of Despair provides a massive boost to Physical Attack. Its unique passive, Despair, increases Physical Attack by 25% for 2 seconds when dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP. This allows Terizla to execute low-health targets more effectively, providing a significant power spike for finishing off enemies.
  • Immortality: This item is a vital late-game defensive choice. Its unique passive, Immortal, revives Terizla 2.5 seconds after death, restoring 16% Max HP and granting a shield. This second chance is invaluable in crucial teamfights, allowing Terizla to re-engage, absorb more damage, or provide crucial crowd control after being focused down.

Coaching

Playstyle tips

Terizla excels as a durable frontline fighter, leveraging his high durability score of 90 to absorb damage and disrupt enemy lines. In the laning phase, use Revenge Strike (Skill 1) to poke enemies from a safe distance, utilizing its movement speed buff to reposition or escape. This skill is also excellent for chasing down low-health targets or creating space when retreating. Focus on landing all three hits of Execution Strike (Skill 2) whenever possible, as it is your main source of damage and applies a potent, stackable slow. This skill's high scaling makes it devastating when combined with your physical attack items.

In teamfights, Terizla's primary role is to initiate and control the enemy. Use Penalty Zone (Ultimate) to jump into the enemy backline, disrupting their formation, knocking them airborne, and pulling them together. This creates a perfect setup for your team's follow-up damage. Remember to embrace your passive, Body of Smith; the lower your HP, the more damage resistant you become, allowing you to draw enemy fire and survive seemingly fatal situations. As a hero with a low difficulty score of 20, focus on consistent skill execution and smart positioning to maximize your impact on the battlefield.

Matchups

Counters

Best ally

Tigreal

Tigreal, Angela and Vale

Counters

Gord

Gord, Selena and Badang

Countered by

Granger

Granger, Kagura and Esmeralda

Understanding Terizla's matchups can significantly impact your performance on the battlefield.

  • Best Mate: Tigreal

    Terizla synergizes exceptionally well with Tigreal. Tigreal's powerful crowd control and area-of-effect ultimate can group enemies perfectly, allowing Terizla to follow up with his Penalty Zone and Execution Strike for devastating damage on multiple targets. Tigreal's ability to set up engagements creates ideal opportunities for Terizla to unleash his full combo.

  • Restrain Hero: Gord

    Terizla can find it challenging to deal with Gord. Gord's long-range poke and area-of-effect damage can keep Terizla at bay, preventing him from closing the distance to engage effectively. Gord's continuous damage can chip away at Terizla's health, making it difficult for Terizla to sustain through the fight and reach Gord.

  • By Restrain: Granger

    Granger poses a significant threat to Terizla. Granger's high burst damage and mobility allow him to maintain distance while dealing heavy damage, making it difficult for Terizla to close the gap and apply his crowd control. Granger can kite Terizla effectively, preventing him from getting into melee range to unleash his full combo.

In practice

A practical scenario

Imagine a crucial teamfight is about to break out near a contested objective. As Terizla, your goal is to initiate and lock down the enemy carries. You spot the enemy Marksman and Mage slightly out of position. You would initiate by activating your ultimate, Penalty Zone, leaping into the designated area where the squishy targets are. This immediately deals 300 flat + 100% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage, knocks them airborne for 0.6 seconds, and then repeatedly pulls them towards the center with 150 flat + 30% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical) damage. While they are grouped and pulled, immediately follow up with Revenge Strike (Skill 1) to apply a strong slow on key targets and gain a burst of movement speed for better positioning. Finally, unleash all three swings of Execution Strike (Skill 2) into the clustered enemies, dealing massive physical damage with its high Total Physical Attack scaling and applying a stackable slow, ensuring they remain locked down and vulnerable for your team to finish off.

Summary

Key takeaways

To master Terizla and dominate the Mobile Legends battlefield, keep these key strategies in mind:

  1. Prioritize physical attack and spell vamp items like Bloodlust Axe and War Axe to maximize your skill damage and sustain, allowing you to thrive in prolonged engagements.
  2. Initiate teamfights decisively with Penalty Zone, aiming to disrupt enemy formations and group key targets for your team's follow-up damage and your own Execution Strike.
  3. Utilize Revenge Strike strategically for both offensive pokes and defensive escapes, leveraging its movement speed buff to control the pace of engagements and maintain optimal positioning.
  4. Embrace your passive, Body of Smith, by engaging aggressively when your HP is lower; this increases your damage reduction, making you an even more formidable and resilient frontline presence.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Terizla's passive, Body of Smith, affect his survivability in Mobile Legends?

Terizla's passive grants him up to 30% extra Damage Reduction as his HP decreases, making him incredibly tanky when low on health. It also converts any extra Attack Speed into Physical Attack, reinforcing his role as a heavy-hitting fighter who benefits from raw damage over attack speed.

What is the primary role of Terizla's ultimate, Penalty Zone, in teamfights?

Penalty Zone is Terizla's main initiation and crowd control tool. He jumps to an area, dealing "300 flat + 100% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical)" damage, knocking enemies airborne, and then repeatedly pulling them with "150 flat + 30% scaling (Total Physical Attack, Physical)" damage. This effectively locks down multiple targets, creating opportunities for his team to follow up with their abilities.

Which items are essential for Terizla to maximize his damage and sustain?

Items like Bloodlust Axe and War Axe are crucial for Terizla. Bloodlust Axe provides Spell Vamp, while War Axe offers stacking Physical Attack, Spell Vamp, and True Damage. These items synergize with his multi-hit skills like Execution Strike and Penalty Zone, providing both sustained damage and significant healing during combat.

How should Terizla use his Skill 1, Revenge Strike, in the lane?

Revenge Strike is excellent for poking enemies from a distance, dealing "300 flat + 80% scaling (Extra Physical Attack, Physical)" damage twice, slowing them, and granting Terizla a movement speed boost. This allows him to safely harass opponents, chase down fleeing enemies, or disengage from unfavorable trades while maintaining lane presence.

What makes Terizla a durable hero, and how can players leverage this?

Terizla has a high durability score of 90, primarily due to his passive, Body of Smith, which increases his damage reduction as his HP drops. Players should leverage this by not being afraid to engage in prolonged fights, as he becomes harder to kill the lower his health gets, allowing him to draw enemy fire and protect his teammates effectively.

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