How We Rank These Heroes
This tier list focuses on Support heroes in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) as of the current patch meta. Rankings are based on utility, team fight impact, pick rate at high MMR, and consistency across game modes. This list is intended for players looking to climb ranked using the Support role.
Tier Definitions
- S Tier — Must-pick or must-ban in most situations. Dominant in the current meta.
- A Tier — Strong, reliable picks with high impact. Great for ranked play.
- B Tier — Solid heroes with specific use cases. Good in the right team composition.
- C Tier — Situational or slightly undertuned. Viable but outclassed by higher tiers.
S Tier — Meta-Defining Supports
| Hero | Role Specialty | Why S Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Mathilda | Roamer / Engage | Mobility + CC + carry potential. Flexible in multiple roles. |
| Rafaela | Healer / Utility | Consistent heals, slows, and a team-wide speed boost ultimate. |
| Diggie | Anti-CC Support | His ultimate removes all crowd control on teammates — uniquely powerful. |
A Tier — Strong Ranked Picks
| Hero | Role Specialty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angela | Attach Support | Global ultimate and powerful shields. Excellent with hyper carries. |
| Floryn | Healer / Buffer | Passive item sharing gives team an extra item slot. Consistent healer. |
| Estes | Pure Healer | Best sustained healer in the game. Weak solo, strong with dive comps. |
| Kaja | Engage / Disabler | Ultimate single-target kidnap is one of the best picks in team fights. |
B Tier — Situational Supports
- Nana — Transforms enemies into adorable but helpless creatures. Strong CC but short range.
- Johnson — His ultimate car combo with a passenger is devastating but requires coordination.
- Faramis — Team resurrection ultimate is uniquely powerful but has very long cooldown.
C Tier — Outclassed Options
- Hylos — Tanky support but lacks the utility of higher-tier options in current meta.
- Carmilla — Health-linking mechanic is interesting but situational in organized play.
Tips for Playing Support in Ranked
- Vision control is your job — Buy and place Enchanted Talisman and watch objectives constantly.
- Roam early, don't farm — Your job is to enable your carries, not build your own gold lead.
- Build defensively for your team's needs — Prioritize Dominance Ice vs. healers, Immortality in close games.
- Stay alive in team fights — A dead support provides zero value. Position behind your frontline.
Final Thoughts
Support is one of the most impactful roles in Mobile Legends when played correctly. Mastering even one S-tier support hero and understanding map vision and rotation timing can boost your rank significantly. Mathilda and Rafaela are the safest starting points for anyone learning the role in the current meta.