Mobile Legends Cici guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos

Updated on April 5, 11:25 a.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant guides.

You know it’s going to be a wild ride when your enemy has a toy for a weapon.

Cici is an EXP lane hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who excels in pick-offs and killing enemy carries in the backline.

All her skills are single-target damage, except for her ultimate which lets her attack two enemies at once while pulling them closer together.

Unlike many fighters who have solid wave-clear capabilities, Cici doesn’t have any, which will be a new experience for experienced fighter mains looking to play her.

If you want to master the Buoyant Performer, here’s an in-depth guide on the best battle spell and emblem, best build, and skill combos for Cici.

Cici’s skills in Mobile Legends

Passive – Performer’s Delight

She increases her movement speed and spell vamp after dealing damage.

• Performer’s Delight stacks up to 10 times, double its effects at full stacks.
• The best way to fill up the passive is by using her first skill at all times, especially if you are near an enemy hero.
• This skill makes her one of the best kiters in the game. Use this to your advantage and move as much as possible in team fights.
• A visual indicator of the passive will be shown to you and enemies below her HP bar.

Skill 1 – Yo-Yo Blitz

She throws her yoyo at the nearest enemy in range, dealing damage to them multiple times.

• This skill has a lasting effect that persists even if the enemy hero moves away from the area of effect. Consequently, you can use this skill strategically, catching opponents off guard even when there are no enemy heroes nearby.
• This skill cannot be canceled, so be careful when using this skill near enemy towers.
• This skill also affects towers and base, but only if no enemy units are nearby.
• Yo-Yo Blitz can also last-hit enemy minions and clear waves, as it deals an extra 20% damage to minions.

Skill 2 – Buoyant Bounce

She leaps to a target location. If she lands on any unit (except Turrets and Base), she can leap again in the joystick’s direction.

• This is Cici’s main mobility skill and can be used while Yo-Yo Blitz is active. Use this to position yourself closer to squishy enemy heroes to get an easy kill.
• You can use this skill to jump over walls without hitting an enemy. However, you can only jump once in this instance.
• Consider this skill as a reliable escape mechanism. Exercise discretion in its usage, reserving it for assured kills or challenging situations where a quick getaway is imperative.
• For optimal results, initiate with your first skill before activating Buoyant Bounce, maximizing its overall effectiveness in fights.

Ultimate – Curtain Call

Cici throws her yoyo at a target enemy hero and links them with another nearby enemy hero, slowing them and forcing them to stay within a certain distance of one another.

• This skill lasts for four seconds, which makes it a great skill to use early on in a team fight. Make sure to manually aim this on enemy carries.
• It’s also a great idea to use this even if there’s only one enemy. This will make her attack the same target twice, with the damage of the second attack slightly reduced.
• This ultimate skill also makes her a beast in 1v1 situations. Use this early on in the laning phase to force the enemy laner to recall.

A comprehensive guide on how to play Cici in Mobile Legends

Recommended battle spell

In the EXP lane, choose Purify if the enemy lineup has numerous crowd-control skills. This option proves beneficial for helping Cici escape precarious situations, particularly when her Buoyant Bounce skill is on cooldown.

Alternatively, opt for Sprint. Given that Cici can inflict damage with Yo-Yo Blitz while in motion, selecting this battle spell enhances her evasiveness, making it more challenging for enemies to catch her.

Recommended emblems and talents

As both the team’s frontline and primary damage dealer, opting for the Fighter Emblem is ideal for Cici. This emblem offers essential stats to enhance her survivability in team fights, including Spell Vamp and Hybrid Defense.

Regarding talents, prioritize Agility for the additional movement speed and Festival of Blood for Spell Vamp.

The core talent for Cici should be Brave Smite, as it significantly contributes to her durability during the laning phase.

It’s easier to trigger since Cici’s skills have low cooldowns and don’t rely on mana, ensuring effective sustain in battles.

Cici best build

The primary focus when building Cici should be on cooldown reduction and defensive stats.

Start by prioritizing War Axe for its cooldown reduction and the added damage synergy with her offensive skills.

Subsequently, concentrate on defensive items as the match progresses. Incorporate items like Bruteforce Breastplate and Dominance Ice to enhance her durability in team fights.

Adjust the defensive item choices based on the enemy team composition. Opt for items such as Athena’s Shield or Radiant Armor if facing a team with predominantly magic damage.

Cici best build in Mobile Legends

• Magic Boots
• War Axe
• Dominance Ice
• Bruteforce Breastplate
• Antique Cuirass
• Blade Armor

Skill combos to learn

In the laning phase, freeze the lane by positioning yourself at the back of the enemy minion wave, forcing the opposing EXP laner to get an advantage in positioning.

Utilize Yo-Yo Blitz whenever the enemy hero approaches. If the enemy also has a strong early game, focus on last-hitting minions without pushing too far to avoid exposing yourself to potential ganks.

Upon reaching level four, prioritize maxing Performer’s Delight and keep an eye on the Turtle spawn on your side. Contest the Lord and assist the ally jungler in securing it.

Optimize your combo by initially maxing your passive ability, then engaging with Buoyant Bounce and Yo-Yo Blitz in team fights.

If there are two or more enemies, manually direct the ultimate, Curtain Call, toward the enemy carry while dealing damage with Yo-Yo Blitz. Always ensure you have full stacks before entering fights for maximum effectiveness.

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