It’s game time!
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Invitational 2023 (MPLI 2023) is set to showcase the skills of 16 top-tier teams as they vie for the prestigious title and a lion’s share of the impressive US$100,000 prize pool.
Indonesia has held a tight grip on all championships since the tournament’s inception in 2020.
However, this year, formidable teams like See You Soon, AP Bren, and Team Flash are determined to shatter the reigning streak and etch their names in MLBB history.
Here’s our MPLI 2023 power rankings.
MSC 2023 power rankings
A lot to prove
- Nova Esports
Dark horses
- RRQ
- EVOS Legends
- TheOhioBrothers
- Team Falcons
Red hot challengers
- Dewa United
- Rebellion Zion
- Bigetron Alpha
- Blacklist International
Best of the rest
- RSG PH
- See You Soon
- Team Flash
- HomeBois
Best of the best
- ECHO
- AP Bren
- Geek Fam
The battle is on! Here’s which teams are on top of our MPLI 2023 power rankings
A lot to prove
- Nova Esports
The anticipation is high as China enters its first international Mobile Legends tournament. Nova Esports, a recently established team this year, is set to make its debut on the big stage.
With all players gearing up for their first major appearance, it’s intriguing to see if they can shake things up in their bracket. One notable advantage they have is the element of surprise — other teams lack prior information about them.
Dark horses
- RRQ
- EVOS Legends
- TheOhioBrothers
- Team Falcons
RRQ will be fielding their second unit, with only Andre Raymond “Banana” Putra, Deden Muhammad “Clayyy” Nurhasan, and Rendy “Dyrennn” Syahputra representing the main team.
The other three are gearing up for their debut in an international tournament.
Meanwhile, EVOS Legends is counting on the experience of veterans Jabran Bagus “Branz” Wiloko and Darrel Jovanco “Tazz” Wijaya, who will be playing alongside newer members Erland “Douma” Saputra and Kenley Nathaniel “Veldora” Zefanya.
TheOhioBrothers and Team Falcons, both successful in their respective regions, aim to leverage their success against more established teams in the upcoming tournament.
While the competition will be formidable for these four teams, the presence of players with international experience on these teams is a vital asset.
This will play a crucial role in their campaign, especially when facing off against the higher-ranked MPL teams in the MPLI 2023 power rankings.
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Red hot challengers
- Dewa United
- Rebellion Zion
- Bigetron Alpha
- Blacklist International
Blacklist International will deploy their second unit for MPLI 2023. Despite the notable absence of seasoned players like Kiel “OHEB” Edward and Edward “Edward” Dapadap, the team boasts a formidable lineup, led by the KDA machine Salic “Hadji” Imam.
Adding to their strengths, the team will be under the guidance of coach Kristoffer Ed “BON CHAN” Ricaplaza, the mastermind behind their triumph at the M3 World Championship.
The three MPL Indonesian teams listed — Dewa United, Rebellion Zion, and Bigetron Alpha — have showcased strong performances this season. Bigetron Alpha stands out amongst them, securing a notable third-place finish in MPL ID Season 12.
Best of the rest
- RSG PH
- See You Soon
- Team Flash
- HomeBois
With the return of Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto to the lineup, RSG PH now features its original roster that secured victory in MSC 2022 and MPL PH Season 9. These seasoned veterans are renowned for their fast-paced plays, and are poised to once more captivate fans in MPLI 2023.
See You Soon has risen to prominence by signing Filipino imports Michael “MPPPP” Endino and Clarense “Kusey” Camilo.
Both players played crucial roles in See You Soon’s MPL Cambodia Autumn 2023 campaign. Alongside veterans Leng “Felix” Kimhak and Sok “Boxi” Virea, this formidable lineup possesses the potential to bring Cambodia its first international title.
Similarly, Team Flash secured their first MPL SG championship with the assistance of Filipino import and grand final MVP Jaymark Aaron Tomas “Hadess” Lazaro.
Their roster is set to become even more competitive with the addition of Cambodian stars Mara “CHMA” Sour and Oudom “D7” Ty. Both players represented Burn x Flash at MSC 2023 and the M4 World Championship, adding strength and diversity to Team Flash’s lineup.
While this marks HomeBois‘ inaugural international appearance, their remarkable performance in MPL MY Season 12 demands attention in the power rankings. They exhibited tremendous resilience in the playoffs, triumphing over formidable teams such as RSG MY and Team SMG to clinch the title.
The MPLI debut of their Indonesian imports, Wahyu “Raizel” Saputra and Rizky “Warlord” Agustian, adds an exciting dimension to the tournament. It’s worth noting that they will be facing many of their fellow Indonesians in the competition, making for an intriguing prospect as they step onto the international stage.
Best of the best
- ECHO
- AP Bren
- Geek Fam
AP Bren emerges as the undisputed team to watch in MPLI 2023, having clinched victories in IESF 2023, the 32nd SEA Games, and MPL PH Season 12.
With an unchanged lineup since their triumphant SEA Games campaign, they enter the tournament as a battle-hardened squad.
Standing in their way is the M4 world champion, ECHO, led by the exceptional jungler Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno.
Despite not reaching the grand final this season, ECHO remains a top-tier contender, setting the stage for a potential rematch, given the teams’ familiarity with each other’s playstyles.
Adding to the competition is Geek Fam, an Indonesian powerhouse that had an impressive journey in MPL ID Season 12.
Reaching the grand final for the first time since joining the league in Season 4, they bring a formidable lineup.
Filipino import and captain Allen “Baloyskie” Baloy, drawing from his MPL PH experience, will leverage his understanding of the dominant PH meta.
Furthermore, Mark Christian Etcobanez “Markyyy” Capacio’s stellar performance in the gold lane proved pivotal in reversing the sweep against RRQ and eliminating powerhouse Bigetron Alpha in the playoffs, enhancing Geek Fam’s competitive edge.
MPLI 2023 is set to take place from November 15 to 19, with the playoffs scheduled for November 17 to 19 at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tickets are now available at KiosTix, the tournament’s official ticketing platform.
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