Did you know that Mobile Legends was once pulled from app stores and came back with a brand new name? Or that a pro player intentionally died 21 times and still walked away with the MVP title? Buckle up, because we’re diving into 15 of the craziest, funniest, and most unbelievable facts about Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Whether you're a veteran or just curious about the game, you're in for a ride.
Back in 2016, the game wasn’t called Mobile Legends: Bang Bang—it launched as Mobile Legends: 5v5 MOBA. But Riot Games (the makers of League of Legends) weren't too happy. They filed a legal complaint accusing Moonton of copying their game. In response, Moonton pulled it from app stores, rebranded it, and relaunched it as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Same game, new name, and a fresh start that skyrocketed to global fame.
Riot Games didn’t stop with just one lawsuit. Over the years, they’ve taken legal action multiple times, accusing Moonton of copying champions, trailers, logos, and even marketing strategies. Riot basically said, "You copied our homework and just changed the font." Despite this, Moonton adapted and Mobile Legends thrived.
In 2020, Mobile Legends was banned in India along with many other Chinese apps over national security concerns. Fast forward to 2025, and the U.S. followed suit, citing data privacy concerns due to MLBB’s ties to ByteDance (the company behind TikTok). Fortunately, the game found ways to return, but the bans were a chilling moment for fans.
In an epic comeback story, Mobile Legends debuted as a medal event at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Yes, players represented their countries and won real medals for their skills. It was an Olympic moment for esports—MLBB had truly leveled up.
Sounds like trolling, but it was genius. During MPL Season 6, a pro named Raflesia used Diggie to die on purpose—21 times. Why? Diggie's passive turns him into a floating egg after death, which can scout the map without being killed. After a few deaths, the enemy gained nothing, while Raflesia’s team got free vision and control. He fed with purpose—and won MVP.
In early 2022, Franco discovered a game-breaking bug. If he hooked the jungle’s purple buff from behind a wall, it froze in place—making it unkillable. The result? Moonton had to disable Franco entirely until the issue was fixed. That’s some serious hook power.
You’ve seen it. You’ve probably done it. Spamming the recall animation after a clutch play is MLBB’s version of a mic drop. It’s not just for flair—it tilts your enemies, hypes your teammates, and turns every win into a highlight moment. Pure emotional damage.
Look closely at Chou's model—he's got a pair of nunchucks on his back. Cool, right? Except he never uses them. Not in his basic attacks, not in his skills, not in his ult. They’re just for looks. And in the Chinese version? They're gone entirely due to regional content restrictions.
The cowboy vibes aren’t a coincidence. Clint is inspired by none other than Clint Eastwood. The name, the revolver, the quick-draw animations—it’s all a tribute to spaghetti westerns. So next time you triple-kill with Clint, imagine him whispering, “Go ahead. Make my day.”
Before she became the high-tech love robot we know today, Angela was designed as a nurse. Early concept art showed her with healing tools and a hospital theme, fitting her support role. Some of those early designs still peek through in her skins and animations.
Moonton has incorporated Southeast Asian folklore and historical figures into its roster. Lapu-Lapu, for example, is based on the Filipino hero who resisted Spanish colonization. Minsitthar draws inspiration from a Burmese king, and Gatotkaca comes from Javanese legend. These heroes resonate deeply with local fans.
Before becoming the one-punch monster we know, Aldous went through multiple name changes. First he was Armstrong, then Olrad, before finally becoming Aldous. Developers couldn’t decide if he was a space marine, a superhero, or a fantasy brawler. Eventually, they got it right.
Balmond has had some glow-ups over the years, but his passive skill icon still shows his original, more rugged design. It’s a nostalgic nod to longtime players who remember when he looked more like an orcish warrior from the early days.
MLBB is the ultimate crossover party. We’ve seen skins that transform heroes into anime characters, mechas, and even movie icons. Johnson as Optimus Prime? Check. Heroes styled like Naruto characters? Check. Continuity? Who needs it when you’ve got hype skins?
While most MLBB games clock in at 15–20 minutes, a 2021 match between GPX Ladies and Alter Ego Nyx lasted a staggering 56 minutes. That’s nearly an hour of intense gameplay. One wrong move and it could all crumble—pure mental and physical endurance.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang isn’t just a game—it’s a universe full of wild stories, legendary plays, and epic evolutions. From legal drama to esports podiums, from game-breaking bugs to cultural tributes, MLBB continues to surprise us.
