In this blog, we’re going to dive deep into the different types of CC you’ll encounter in Mobile Legends, how they work, and how to counter them like a pro. Stick with me, and you’ll be dominating those battles in no time!
Okay, let’s break it down. Crowd Control (CC) refers to any ability that messes with your hero’s movement or skills. Whether it’s slowing you down, freezing you in place, or even making you attack the wrong target, CC can be a real pain. Some CC effects are mild, while others can lock you down completely, leaving you helpless.
So, how can you deal with it? The first step is to understand the different types of CC and learn how to counter them.
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty.
Slow is the simplest form of CC. It just reduces your movement speed. You’ll encounter this on heroes like Valir, Lylia, and Gord — all those magic damage dealers who like to poke from a distance.
How to Counter:
Items: Grab Rapid Boots or Tough Boots. Both help reduce the duration or intensity of slow effects.
Battle Spells: Sprint is your best friend here. It boosts your speed and makes you immune to slows for a few seconds.
Heroes: If you want to dodge slow altogether, pick blink heroes like Lancelot, Ling, or Benedetta. They’re built to move fast and escape those slows!
Nightfall is a weird one. It blinds you, making it hard to see enemies, but you can still move around. It’s like you’re walking around with a blindfold, but still can’t stop running into things.
How to Counter:
Unfortunately, there’s no direct way to cancel Nightfall, so your best bet is to run to a safer spot or rely on your team to cover for you.
Silence is an annoying CC that prevents you from using any skills or battle spells. In the past, it was a nightmare, but now it’s mostly just a mild inconvenience. Heroes like Natalia still have it, but the silence duration is super short.
How to Counter:
Silence is mostly harmless now, especially with its short duration, but be cautious if you rely on your skills too much. There’s no need to panic.
Grounded is a CC that stops you from using blink abilities. Heroes like Minotaur love this one. It’s a nightmare if you rely on blinks to escape, but the good news is, you’re still free to move.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Use Sprint or Purify to negate the effects and move freely again.
Knockback doesn’t limit your abilities, but it does push you away from your position. It’s like getting shoved by a friend when you’re standing too close to the edge of the cliff in a game.
How to Counter:
This one’s not too bad. Just make sure to keep your distance, and avoid getting pushed into the danger zone.
When you’re immobilized, you can’t move. You can still use your skills and attacks, but you’re stuck in one place. Heroes like Cyclops and Esme love this one.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify and Tough Boots are your choice here. They’ll free you from that immobilizing grip.
Taunt forces your hero to attack the enemy who used it on you. It’s like the ultimate “come at me, bro” move. You’ll find this on heroes like Gatotkaca, Fredrin, and Belerick.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify or Tough Boots can help you break free from Taunt and regain control.
Terrify is a weird one. It messes with your controls, making your hero feel like they’re out of control. You can’t use skills, spells, or movement — it’s basically a mini panic button.
How to Counter:
Purify or Tough Boots will reduce the duration, but be prepared to feel a bit out of control for a moment.
Morph is all about turning you into something else. Usually, it’s not a good thing. you’ll become completely useless for a short time. Heroes like Nana have this CC.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify is your choice here. It’ll turn you back to normal and get you back in the fight.
Freeze is one of the most frustrating CCs because it completely locks you down — no movement, no skills, no abilities, nothing. You’re a frozen statue!
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify or Tough Boots will free you from your icy prison. So, keep them handy!
Airborne takes you to the skies and prevents you from doing anything while you’re floating in mid-air. This is a nightmare for junglers or anyone who relies on positioning.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify is your only option here but for junglers, positioning is the key. Avoid getting caught by the lift.
Stun is the classic CC that renders you completely helpless. You’re frozen in place, unable to do anything until the effect wears off. It’s everywhere in Mobile Legends, from Selena to Eudora to Silvana.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify is essential for getting out of a stun. Timing is key, so wait for the enemy to use their abilities before jumping in.
Restrain keeps you stuck in one area. Even if you try to use blink skills to escape, you can’t. It’s a nightmare, especially when Silvana pops her ultimate.
How to Counter:
Battle Spells: Purify can help you break free from this annoying CC.
Suppress is the most powerful CC in Mobile Legends. When you’re suppressed, you can’t do anything. No skills, no spells, no movement — you’re completely locked down.
How to Counter:
There’s no direct counter, but you can interrupt the animation with certain heroes’ abilities. One of the example is when Franco catching your teammate, use Kufra’s skill to cancel it.
Crowd control is one of the most crucial aspects of Mobile Legends, and understanding it can make all the difference between a win and a loss. From the mild annoyances like slow to the nightmare-inducing suppress, knowing how to handle CC will take your gameplay to the next level.
Whether you’re picking your heroes, selecting battle spells, or planning your strategy, always keep CC in mind. It can determine the outcome of a battle, and pro players use it as a key part of their strategy. So next time you’re facing off against a CC-heavy team, use these tips to keep your hero moving, fighting, and, most importantly, alive!
