Julian Builds
Julian – Arcane Executioner | Burst Combo Killer
Julian is a popular Fighter/Mage hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, known for his enhanced skills, high burst damage, and flexible playstyle across multiple lanes. Here’s a detailed breakdown of his abilities, strategies, and current meta status (as of 2025):
Skill Overview
Passive: (Smith’s Legacy) – After casting two skills, Julian’s next skill becomes enhanced, gaining extra effects. Julian does not have a traditional ultimate ability.
Skill 1: (Scythe) – Slashes enemies in an area, dealing magic damage. Enhanced version deals higher damage and provides strong burst.
Skill 2: (Sword) – Dash skill that deals damage and grants mobility. Enhanced version allows multiple dashes for chase or escape.
Skill 3: (Chain) – Summons chains that deal damage and immobilize enemies. Enhanced version provides longer control and higher damage.
Recommended Items
Core Items (2025 Meta):
Arcane Boots: Magic penetration
Genius Wand: Magic defense reduction
Concentrated Energy: Spell Vamp + sustain
Holy Crystal: High magic power scaling
Blood Wings: Late-game burst + shield
Situational Items:
Divine Glaive (vs high magic defense)
Winter Crown (vs burst assassins)
Immortality (late-game insurance)
Gameplay Strategy
Early Game (Lv 1–8):
Play safe and focus on farming and trading with enhanced skills
Use enhanced Skill 3 for crowd control in early skirmishes
Julian is strong at level 3 – look for early pressure
Mid-Late Game:
Use enhanced skills wisely depending on the situation
Target backliners with enhanced Skill 1 or Skill 2
Join team fights after enemies commit key abilities
Combo Guide
Burst Combo: Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Enhanced Skill 1
(High magic burst damage)
Control Combo: Skill 1 → Skill 2 → Enhanced Skill 3
(Immobilize and set up kills)
Escape Combo: Skill 1 → Skill 3 → Enhanced Skill 2
(Multiple dashes to disengage)
Counterplay Tips
Hard Counters:
Kaja (suppression shuts him down)
Chou (knock-up and lock)
Saber (burst assassination)
Avoid: Wasting enhanced skills on minions late game
Buy: Athena’s Shield or Radiant Armor against magic burst
Current Meta Status
Tier: A-tier in Mythic rank (high skill-cap hero)
Win Rate: ~49–50% depending on patch
Ban Rate: Medium (respected pick)
Skins & Cosmetics
Epic Skin: Megumi Fushiguro (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Special: Scarlet Raven
Classic: Default Julian appearance