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Most Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players would ban Ling in their ranked games, but you can take him head-to-head if you know how to deal with him.

The main task of an assassin is to hunt down the opponent’s back line, and Ling does that exceptionally. In the hands of a capable user, the Cyan Finch is a nightmare can impact the game not just with kills, but also by splitting the map.

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Finch Poise allows him to move on top of walls, allowing him to attack in many angles and travel from one place to another at blazing speed.

For damage, he relies on Basic Attacks and his second skill, Defiant Sword, which can easily dwindle enemy HP bars.

Combined with his ultimate Tempest of Blades, his targets usually disappear in the blink of an eye. However, no hero is perfect and Ling is no exception.

Here are three heroes who have the tools to counter Ling

Kaja

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Kaja is a fighter/support hero who can do a lot of damage with Ring of Order even when Ling is on a wall. More than damage, it inflicts a slow effect which reduces the hero’s mobility.

Most notably, Divine Judgment is a nightmare for the assassin because once he gets hit by this skill, he will be locked in place and burst down.

Ruby

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Ruby is a fighter who can stop this assassin in his tracks. Utilizing Don’t Run, Wolf King!, she can pull him off a wall and stun him. More than the damage, the quick crowd control can spell doom for the assassin.

Her ultimate spell I’m Offended! possesses another pull mechanic – a second reason why Ling users have to be careful when dealing with Ruby.

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Minsitthar

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Minsitthar is a hero designed to deal with assassins due to his mechanics.

Spear of Glory can pull the Cyan Finch from the top of a wall. Combined with Shield Assault, which stuns enemies, deals considerable damage, and gives him a shield, Minsitthar can always trade favorably against him.

By mastering any of these heroes, Ling won’t be a cause of concern anymore.

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