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Mage

Yve

Mage rated 80 physical offense, 40 durability, 70 difficulty in Moonton's in-game data, built around the passive Galactic Power.

Yve is a Mage hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who excels at controlling teamfights and dealing sustained area-of-effect magic damage from a safe distance. Her unique ultimate ability allows her to manipulate the battlefield, making her a formidable presence in any engagement. Mastering her cosmic powers requires precise positioning and strategic spellcasting to weave destruction upon her foes and dictate the flow of battle.

Offense — Physical80
Offense — Magical40
Durability40
Difficulty70

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

Understanding Yve's inherent advantages and disadvantages is crucial for effective gameplay. Her kit is designed for strategic area control and sustained damage, but comes with specific vulnerabilities.

  • Strengths: Yve boasts significant teamfight presence, primarily due to her ultimate, Real World Manipulation, which allows her to control large areas and deal continuous damage. Her skills, Void Blast and Void Crystal, provide consistent magic damage and utility, enabling her to poke enemies effectively and set up engagements. The ability to gain displacement immunity during her ultimate also grants her a degree of safety while casting her most powerful spell, making her a strong backline threat.
  • Weaknesses: Yve's low durability (40) makes her exceptionally vulnerable to burst damage and agile assassins who can bypass her frontline. Her moderate magical offense (40) indicates she is not a burst mage, requiring sustained engagements to maximize her damage output, which can be challenging against highly mobile teams. Furthermore, her high difficulty (70) means that precise aiming of her skills and excellent positioning are paramount; misplacing her ultimate or missing key skill shots can severely diminish her impact in a game.

Kit

Skills

Passive

Galactic Power

Yve gains a stack of Galactic Power each time she hits an enemy hero with Void Blast or Void Crystal (up to 10 stacks).
Each stack of Galactic Power allows Yve to launch an extra attack on the next Real World Manipulation cast and increases the amount of shield gained by 5%.

With Passive, Yve can poke enemies during the laning phase to gain stacks, so as to gain more casts of her Ultimate.

Skill 1

Void Blast

Yve detonates Galactic Energy at the target location, dealing 200 (+80% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies in the area and 145 (+60% Total Magic Power) extra Magic Damage to those in the center.
Successfully hitting an enemy grants Yve 55% extra Movement Speed (halved if a non-hero enemy is hit) that decays over 1s.
If an enemy hero is hit in the center of the area, the cooldown of this skill is reduced by 0.5s.

  • 200 + 80% Total Magic Power Magic
  • 145 + 60% Total Magic Power Magic

This is Yve's main damage dealing skill, which requires a relatively high hit rate to deal more extra damage to targets within the central area. Try to cast the skill with the target at the center of the skill range.

Skill 2

Void Crystal

Yve summons a Void Crystal at the target location, dealing 220 (+40% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to nearby enemies.
Use Again: Yve commands the Crystal to fire materialized energy in the target direction for 2.7s, dealing 105 (+20% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage every 0.45s to enemies hit and slowing them by 25%. Enemies hit multiple times are slowed by an extra 5% for each hit after the first (up to 50%).

  • 220 + 40% Total Magic Power Magic
  • 105 + 20% Total Magic Power Magic

This skill enables Yve to block paths when chasing enemies or being chased. Besides, it can slow targets down so that Yve can aim Void Blast more accurately to improve damage output.

Ultimate

Real World Manipulation

Yve creates a Starfield that lasts 15s and gains a 400 (+120% Total Magic Power) Shield. Within the duration, you can Tap or Swipe the screen to attack up to 15 times.
Tap: Deals 340 (+120% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies in the target area.
Swipe: Deals 65 (+10% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage every 0.45s to enemies in the target area for 2.7s and slows them by 50%.
Enemies leaving or entering the Starfield will be immobilized for 0.8s (only once against the same target).
Yve cannot be displaced while the Starfield is active, and the Starfield will remain even if Yve is controlled (except for Suppression).

  • 340 + 120% Total Magic Power Magic
  • 65 + 10% Total Magic Power Magic

This is Yve's core skill, which greatly enhances her teamfight ability. She can take control of the pace of a battle from a safe distance and deal high damage.

Yve's cosmic abilities allow her to manipulate space and energy, providing both damage and crowd control. Mastering each skill's nuances is key to unleashing her full potential.

  • Galactic Power (Passive): Yve gains a stack of Galactic Power each time she hits an enemy hero with Void Blast or Void Crystal, up to 10 stacks. Each stack allows her to launch an extra attack on her next Real World Manipulation cast and increases the amount of shield gained by 5%. This passive encourages Yve to constantly poke enemies during the laning phase to build up stacks, ensuring her ultimate is as powerful as possible when teamfights erupt. More stacks mean more damage and survivability during her ultimate.
  • Void Blast (Skill 1): Yve detonates Galactic Energy, dealing 200 flat + 80% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) to enemies in the area and an additional 145 flat + 60% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) to those in the center. Successfully hitting an enemy grants Yve 55% extra Movement Speed. This is Yve's primary damage-dealing skill, and aiming for the center is crucial to maximize damage and reduce its cooldown by 0.5s if a hero is hit. The high Magic Power scaling on both components means this skill benefits greatly from Magic Power items, making it a strong early-game poke and late-game burst tool.
  • Void Crystal (Skill 2): Yve summons a Void Crystal, dealing 220 flat + 40% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) to nearby enemies. She can then use the skill again to command the Crystal to fire materialized energy for 2.7s, dealing 105 flat + 20% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) every 0.45s and slowing enemies by 25% (up to 50%). This skill is excellent for zoning, blocking enemy paths, and setting up her other abilities. The sustained damage and significant slow make it easier to land Void Blast and keep enemies within her ultimate's range, amplifying her overall damage output.
  • Real World Manipulation (Ultimate): Yve creates a Starfield for 15s, gaining a 400 flat + 120% scaling (Total Magic Power) Shield. Within this duration, she can attack up to 15 times. Tapping deals 340 flat + 120% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) to enemies, while swiping deals 65 flat + 10% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) every 0.45s and slows by 50%. Enemies entering or leaving the Starfield are immobilized for 0.8s. This is Yve's core teamfight skill, allowing her to deal massive area damage and control from a safe distance. The high Magic Power scaling on the shield and tap damage means it scales incredibly well with Magic Power items, providing both survivability and burst. Crucially, Yve cannot be displaced while the Starfield is active, and it remains even if she is controlled (except for Suppression), making her a formidable, unmovable force during its duration.

Items

Ice Queen Wand

Unique Passive - Ice Bound: When a skill deals damage to an enemy hero, it will also slow them by 10% for 2s (stacks up to 3 times). This effect has a 1s cooldown.

Demon Boots

Unique Passive - Mysticism: Getting a kill or assist on an enemy Minion will restore 4% Mana. (An assist occurs when a Minion dies within 2s after taking damage from the hero.)

Glowing Wand

Unique Passive - Scorch: Burn targets for 3s, dealing Magic Damage equal to 1.5% of the target's Max HP per second.

Genius Wand

Unique Passive - Magic: Dealing Magic Damage to enemy heroes will reduce their Magic Defense by 3-7 (scales with level) for 2s. Stacks up to 3 times.

Holy Crystal

Unique Passive - Mystery: Gains 21%-35% extra Magic Power (scales with level).

Blood Wings

Unique Passive - Guard: Gains a shield equal to 200% of Magic Power. The shield will regenerate 20s after being damaged, and grants 30 Movement Speed while it lasts.

Yve's recommended build focuses on maximizing her magic damage, providing mana sustain, and enhancing her crowd control capabilities to dominate teamfights.

  • Ice Queen Wand: This item is crucial for Yve due to its Unique Passive - Ice Bound, which slows enemies hit by her skills by 10% for 2s, stacking up to 3 times. This passive synergizes perfectly with Yve's kit, making it significantly easier to land her Void Blast's center hit, keep enemies within Void Crystal's sustained damage, and ensure targets remain in her ultimate's Starfield for maximum damage and immobilization.
  • Demon Boots: As a skill-heavy mage, Yve requires consistent mana regeneration. Demon Boots provide the Unique Passive - Mysticism, which restores 4% Mana upon getting a kill or assist on an enemy Minion. This ensures Yve can continuously cast her spells without frequently returning to base, maintaining her presence in the lane and during skirmishes.
  • Glowing Wand: This item enhances Yve's sustained damage output, especially against tankier opponents. Its Unique Passive - Scorch burns targets for 3s, dealing Magic Damage equal to 1.5% of the target's Max HP per second. This effect complements Yve's continuous damage from Void Crystal and her ultimate's swipe attacks, allowing her to melt high-HP targets over time.
  • Genius Wand: To further amplify her magic damage, Genius Wand is essential. Its Unique Passive - Magic reduces the enemy's Magic Defense by 3-7 (scales with level) for 2s when Yve deals Magic Damage, stacking up to 3 times. This passive effectively shreds enemy magic resistance, making all of Yve's subsequent magic damage spells hit much harder, particularly against enemies building defensive items.
  • Holy Crystal: This item provides a massive boost to Yve's overall Magic Power. Its Unique Passive - Mystery grants 21%-35% extra Magic Power (scales with level). Given that all of Yve's damaging skills and her ultimate's shield scale with Total Magic Power, Holy Crystal significantly increases her burst potential, sustained damage, and survivability, making her spells much more impactful.
  • Blood Wings: As a late-game item, Blood Wings addresses Yve's low durability. Its Unique Passive - Guard grants a shield equal to 200% of Magic Power. This shield provides a substantial health buffer, allowing Yve to withstand more damage in teamfights. The additional Magic Power further enhances her offensive capabilities, making her both more resilient and more dangerous.

Coaching

Playstyle tips

Mastering Yve's playstyle revolves around strategic positioning, precise skill usage, and maximizing her area control. Her high difficulty (70) demands careful execution.

  • Early Game Poking and Stacking: In the laning phase, focus on constantly poking enemy heroes with Void Blast and Void Crystal. This not only harasses them but also builds up stacks of Galactic Power, empowering your ultimate for later engagements. Aim Void Blast carefully to hit enemies in the center for maximum damage and cooldown reduction. Use the movement speed buff from Void Blast to reposition or escape after a poke. Manage your mana with Demon Boots to sustain your spellcasting.
  • Mid Game Skirmishes and Objective Control: As the game progresses, look for opportunities to use your Real World Manipulation in skirmishes around objectives like the Turtle or during ganks. Always position yourself safely in the backline, as your low durability (40) makes you an easy target for enemy divers. Use Void Crystal to zone enemies, block escape routes, or slow them down for easier Void Blast hits. Your ultimate can turn the tide of a mid-game teamfight by locking down a large area.
  • Late Game Teamfight Dominance: Yve truly shines in late-game teamfights. Your Real World Manipulation becomes a game-changing ability. Deploy it from a safe distance, preferably behind your frontline, to cover a wide area of the fight. Use its tap attacks for burst on grouped enemies or swipe attacks for continuous damage and slows. Combine Void Crystal's slow with Void Blast's damage to eliminate key targets. Remember that you are immune to displacement during your ultimate, but still vulnerable to suppression, so be mindful of heroes with such abilities. Your build, including items like Holy Crystal and Blood Wings, will significantly amplify your damage and provide a crucial shield for survivability.

Matchups

Counters

Yve does not have specific named counter heroes or heroes she counters explicitly listed in official data. Therefore, general principles apply: heroes with high mobility and burst damage can threaten her low durability, while she excels against less mobile, grouped enemies. Focus on understanding enemy team composition rather than specific hero matchups.

In practice

A practical scenario

Imagine a crucial teamfight erupting around the Lord pit. Your team is engaging, and the enemy is grouped up. As Yve, your role is to unleash devastating area damage and control the battlefield from a safe distance. First, position yourself strategically behind your frontline, ensuring you have a clear line of sight to the enemy team without being exposed to their divers. Activate your ultimate, Real World Manipulation, to create a massive Starfield over the clustered enemies, immediately gaining a 400 flat + 120% scaling (Total Magic Power) shield. While channeling, use Void Crystal to slow down enemies attempting to escape or to funnel them further into your ultimate's area, dealing 220 flat + 40% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) initially and then 105 flat + 20% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) every 0.45s. Follow up by repeatedly tapping within your ultimate's Starfield to deal 340 flat + 120% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) burst damage to key targets. Weave in Void Blast, aiming for the center to deal 200 flat + 80% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) plus an extra 145 flat + 60% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) to slowed or immobilized enemies, maximizing your damage and reducing Void Blast's cooldown. Continue this sequence, using your ultimate's swipe attacks for sustained damage and slows if enemies are spread out, until the Starfield duration ends or the enemies are defeated.

Summary

Key takeaways

To truly master Yve and dominate the Mobile Legends battlefield, focus on these key decisions and strategies:

  1. Prioritize building Galactic Power stacks early by consistently poking enemy heroes with Void Blast and Void Crystal. This ensures your Real World Manipulation ultimate is fully empowered with extra attacks and a larger shield when critical teamfights occur, maximizing its impact.
  2. Master the precise aiming of Void Blast's center to maximize your damage output and reduce its cooldown. This skill is your primary source of sustained damage, and hitting the sweet spot consistently will allow you to cycle your abilities faster and apply more pressure.
  3. Utilize Real World Manipulation from a safe distance in teamfights, leveraging its displacement immunity and vast area control. Position yourself strategically behind your frontline to unleash its full potential without being vulnerable to enemy threats, turning the tide of battle with cosmic power.
  4. Incorporate items like Ice Queen Wand and Genius Wand into your build to enhance your crowd control and magic damage output. Ice Queen Wand's slow ensures your spells hit more reliably, while Genius Wand's magic defense reduction amplifies all your damage, making your cosmic attacks even more devastating.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Yve's passive, Galactic Power, benefit her gameplay?

Galactic Power allows Yve to gain stacks by hitting enemies with Void Blast or Void Crystal. These stacks empower her Real World Manipulation ultimate, granting extra attacks and increasing the shield gained by 5% per stack, making her ultimate more potent in teamfights and enhancing her survivability during its cast.

What is the best way to use Yve's Void Blast?

Void Blast is Yve's main damage skill. To maximize its effectiveness, always aim to hit enemies in the center of the ability's area. This not only deals an additional 145 flat + 60% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) damage but also reduces the skill's cooldown by 0.5s if a hero is hit, allowing for more frequent use and sustained pressure.

Why is Ice Queen Wand a good item for Yve?

Ice Queen Wand is beneficial for Yve because its Unique Passive - Ice Bound slows enemies hit by her skills by 10% for 2s, stacking up to 3 times. This slow effect makes it significantly easier for Yve to land her Void Blast and Void Crystal, and keeps enemies within the area of her Real World Manipulation, maximizing her damage and control.

How should Yve position herself during teamfights?

Given Yve's low durability (40), she should always position herself in the backline, at a safe distance from enemy threats. Her Real World Manipulation allows her to contribute massive area damage and control from afar, and she gains displacement immunity during its cast, further emphasizing safe, strategic positioning to avoid being targeted.

What is the primary purpose of Yve's Void Crystal?

Yve's Void Crystal serves multiple purposes: it deals initial magic damage (220 flat + 40% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic)), but its main utility comes from its ability to fire materialized energy that deals sustained magic damage (105 flat + 20% scaling (Total Magic Power, Magic) every 0.45s) and slows enemies by 25% (up to 50%). This makes it excellent for zoning, blocking enemy paths, and setting up her other skills for more accurate hits.

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