Vexana Guie Introduction
Vexana is one of the strongest Mages in the current Mobile Legends meta, particularly after her revamp. Previously, she had one of the lowest pick rates in ranked games, but now she is a staple pick in Mythic Rank and above. Her success can be attributed to her revamped abilities and versatility. In this guide, we will discuss how to maximize Vexana's potential, including her skills, passive ability, builds, emblems, and strategic tips. By the end, you’ll be ready to dominate every match with her.
Vexana’s Abilities: A Breakdown
1. Passive: Nether Touch
Vexana's passive, Nether Touch, is what makes her a powerful Mage capable of dealing substantial area-of-effect (AoE) damage. Whenever Vexana hits an enemy with her basic attack or skills, they are marked with Nether Touch. When marked enemies die, they explode, dealing 500 magic damage to nearby units. This explosion also spreads the mark to other units, creating a chain reaction of damage.
- Duration: The mark lasts for 5 seconds.
- Explosion Damage: Deals 500 magic damage.
- Targeting: Can affect both enemy heroes and minions, making it a great tool for clearing waves.
2. First Skill: Deathly Grasp
Vexana’s first skill, Deathly Grasp, unleashes a ghostly hand that travels in a straight line, dealing 200 magic damage to all enemies in its path. The skill stops at the first hero it hits, immobilizing them for a short duration.
- Damage: Deals 200 magic damage on contact.
- Control: Immobilizes the first enemy hero hit.
- Utility: This skill is excellent for initiating fights or checking bushes for enemy ambushes.
While effective, this skill has a slow animation and narrow hitbox, so it’s essential to predict your enemy’s movements to land it successfully. It works best when enemies are clustered together, allowing you to follow up with other skills.
3. Second Skill: Cursed Blast
Vexana’s second skill, Cursed Blast, marks a target location, and after a short delay, it deals 580 magic damage to all enemies in the area. This is Vexana’s bread-and-butter skill, as it can deal significant AoE damage and trigger her passive.
- Damage: Deals 580 magic damage.
- Best Wave Clear: This skill allows Vexana to clear waves easily during the early game.
- Passive Synergy: Cursed enemies are marked with Nether Touch, making it ideal for starting fights and harassing enemies from a safe distance.
Due to its low cooldown, always prioritize maxing this skill first. It offers tremendous zoning potential and helps establish control over objectives.
4. Ultimate: Eternal Guard
Vexana’s ultimate, Eternal Guard, summons an imposing undead knight at a targeted location, dealing 500 magic damage and knocking enemies airborne for 0.8 seconds. Once summoned, the knight fights for Vexana for 15 seconds, continuing to pursue enemies even if Vexana dies.
- Damage: Initial 500 magic damage and AoE knock-up.
- Summon: The knight stays on the battlefield, providing additional damage and tanking during fights.
- Synergy: The Eternal Guard can trigger passives from Vexana’s items, such as Genius Wand or Dominance Ice.
This skill is what makes Vexana truly dangerous. Most players underestimate the power of the Eternal Guard, often getting killed by it even after Vexana dies. It can also tank critical damage during team fights, creating opportunities for your teammates to deal damage.
Build Guide for Vexana
To maximize Vexana's impact in the game, her build should focus on cooldown reduction, magic damage, and survivability.
Core Build:
Arcane Boots
Glowing Wand
Wishing Lantern
Blood Wings
Winter Crown
Divine Glaive
Emblems and Talents
Mage Emblem:
The Mage emblem set is the best choice for Vexana as it grants:
- +30 Magic Power
- +8 Magic Penetration
Recommended Talents:
- Rupture: Increases magic and physical adaptive penetration for Vexana.
- Agility: Increases movement speed by 4%, useful for Vexana as she lacks innate mobility.
- Bargain Hunter or Weapon Master:
- Bargain Hunter: Reduces the cost of items by 5%, helping you build faster.
- Weapon Master: Boosts magic power by 5%, offering more damage.
- Impure Rage or Lethal Ignition:
- Impure Rage: Deals bonus magic damage to enemies based on their max HP, making Vexana’s poke damage even more effective.
- Lethal Ignition: Also a viable choice, especially if you want to deal more burst damage.
Gameplay Strategy
Early Game
During the early game, Vexana shines in lane due to her ability to clear waves quickly with her second skill. Your goal should be to reach level 4 as soon as possible to unlock your ultimate. Here’s a breakdown of how to approach the early game:
- Skill Priority: Unlock your second skill first for wave clear. Follow up with your first skill for harassment and bush checks.
- Farm and Rotate: After clearing the first few minion waves, look for opportunities to gank the side lanes, especially if your tank is rotating. However, avoid overstaying in side lanes as you may lose farm or tower pressure in mid-lane.
- Objective Control: Help your jungler secure early-game objectives like the Turtle. Using your ultimate during these objectives can help control the battlefield and secure kills.
Mid and Late Game
Starting from the mid-game, play cautiously. Vexana is squishy and can be easily targeted by enemy assassins or fighters, so it’s crucial to stay behind your frontline.
- Team Fights: Always stay behind your tank or fighter. Use Deathly Grasp to start fights, immobilizing key targets. Follow up with Cursed Blast to deal AoE damage and apply your passive. When possible, use your ultimate to summon the Eternal Guard, adding both offensive and defensive support to your team.
- Map Awareness: During the late game, the enemy team will likely try to ambush you in bushes. Always check bushes with your first or second skill before entering unfamiliar areas.
- Lord Control: When your team is taking Lord, use your ultimate to help. The Eternal Guard can tank Lord and enemy attacks, making it easier for your team to secure the objective.
Final Thoughts
Vexana is a powerful Mage with a unique combination of AoE damage, control, and summons. Mastering her requires understanding the timing and positioning of her skills, as well as careful mana management and map awareness. With the right build and strategy, Vexana can be a game-changer in any match.
Take advantage of her revamped skills, especially her passive, and always be mindful of your positioning. Vexana excels in both team fights and poking, and with the proper use of her ultimate, she can help you dominate the battlefield.
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