Synn Store BLOG - Ling's Secret Weapon: Master the Art of Map Pressure

Are you a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player feeling the itch for a fresh approach? Perhaps you, like Nan, are looking to switch things up after mastering heroes like Hayabusa and want to climb those ranks with a new strategy. This season, Nan has been focused on perfecting Ling's map pressure with an emphasis on split-pushing turrets, and it's a game-changer!

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Ling, with his incredible mobility, is the perfect hero to execute this high-impact strategy. Map pressure isn't just about getting kills; it's about controlling the flow of the game by:

• Denying enemy farm: Starving their carries of gold and experience.

  
  

• Ganking unexpected lanes: Catching opponents off guard.

  
  

• Split-pushing turrets: Relentlessly chipping away at their defenses.

  
  

Nan's preferred method focuses on the latter, and it's proven to be incredibly effective.

Ling's "Map Pressure" Build: Attack Speed, Crit & Sustain

To truly excel at split-pushing, Ling needs a build that maximizes his turret-shredding potential while also offering sustain for survivability. Here's the recommended item progression:

1. Windtalker: Essential for increased attack speed and critical chance, crucial for quick turret takedowns.

   
   

2. Swift Boots: Further boosts attack speed, allowing Ling to clear waves and push even faster.

   
   

3. Haas's Claws: Provides significant lifesteal for sustain, along with more attack speed and critical chance. This is key for surviving extended pushes and regenerating health.

   
   

4. Berserker's Fury: A core item for any crit build, massively increasing critical damage.

   
   

5. Endless Battle: Offers a mix of damage, lifesteal, mana regen, and a true damage passive that synergizes well with Ling's kit.

   
   

6. Rose Gold Meteor (or Blade of Despair): Nan highly recommends Rose Gold Meteor for its magic defense shield and additional attack speed, providing crucial survivability against burst mages. If you need more raw damage and don't anticipate much magic burst, Blade of Despair is an alternative.

   
   

This build emphasizes a lethal combination of attack speed and critical damage, allowing Ling to melt turrets while the lifesteal keeps him in the fight.

Mastering Early to Mid-Game Map Pressure

In the early game (3-5 minutes), play Ling as you normally would, focusing on farming and getting your core items. However, always be on the lookout for opportunities to:

• Push empty lanes: If enemies are grouped elsewhere, punish them by taking down a turret.

  
  

• Control the map: Use your mobility to rotate quickly and apply pressure where it's least expected.

  
  

As Nan demonstrates, even when faced with enemy heroes, the goal is often to avoid direct confrontation and prioritize turret damage. Your high mobility allows you to disengage and escape once the objective is secured.

The Power of Denying Farm & Constant Pushing

A key element of this strategy involves denying the enemy hyper-carry or marksman farm. By consistently clearing enemy jungle camps and minions in their lanes, you stunt their growth and significantly weaken their late-game potential.

clearing enemy minions, buffs, and creeps serves a dual purpose: it denies farm to the enemy hyper-carry while simultaneously creating constant pressure through relentless pushing.

This constant pressure forces enemies to split up to defend their turrets and clear waves, creating openings for your team. While they're distracted, your team can secure objectives like the Lord or engage in favorable team fights.

Adapting and Overcoming: The Mid-Game Shift

Even if your early game doesn't go as planned, the map pressure strategy can bring you back from the brink. Nan recounts a game where they forgot the strategy initially, only realizing at mid-game that pushing was key.

"Now that we were completely dominated, so I realized that it's time to push and get the control back to our hands. So I gave them map pressure by pushing whenever I got the chance." - Nan

Despite facing setbacks and even dying multiple times, the continuous split-pushing shifted the momentum. Even when your team is behind, persistently chipping away at turrets forces the enemy to react, often leading to misplays or overextensions.

Why This Strategy Works (Especially for Ling!)

• Forces Enemy Splits: Constant pushing forces enemies to send multiple heroes to defend, breaking their formation and making them vulnerable.

  
  

• High Mobility Advantage: As Ling, you can quickly join team fights or escape dangerous situations even when split-pushing, giving you an unparalleled advantage over slower enemy heroes.

  
  

• Objective-Focused Wins: While you might not get the most kills, this strategy secures objectives and ultimately leads to wins. "This trick won't give you kills, but it will give you a great chance to win the game."

  
  

This seemingly "ordinary" strategy is incredibly effective, especially with high-mobility heroes like Ling, Fanny, and Hayabusa. If you're looking to climb the ranks and secure those Supreme Hero titles, give this map pressure and split-pushing strategy a try!