MPL PH MLBB AKAI – THE PANDA WARRIOR

DON’T GET FOOLED BY THE FLUFF!

The tank jungle meta in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has resulted in the emergence of jungle
Akai as a popular pick in both ranked and competitive play. There are several reasons for this.

Firstly, Akai possesses good damage output and high mobility,
allowing him to clear jungle camps quickly and gank lanes effectively, giving his team an early advantage.

Furthermore, his innate durability makes him an excellent frontline hero, capable of absorbing huge amounts of damage while his team prepares to counterattack.

However, what truly sets jungle Akai apart from others is his unique ability to disrupt enemy formation and prevent the enemy jungler from taking objectives.

This makes him a formidable force in the jungle, as he can interrupt the enemy’s plans and turn the tides of the game.

If you’re aiming to become a master of using the Panda Warrior, then this ONE Esports hero guide is specifically tailored to help you achieve that goal.

Passive – Tai Chi

Akai gains a shield equivalent to a percentage of his Total HP for a few seconds on each skill cast and can mark enemy heroes and Creeps hit by his skills.

Furthermore, his Basic Attacks deal damage plus a percentage of his Total HP as extra Physical Damage to marked enemies.

This skill makes jungle Akai possible because it provides the hero with added durability and damage.

With each skill cast to an enemy or a creep, you gain a shield and increase your damage output,
allowing jungle Akai to clear camps fast and survive against creep damage. Abuse this passive by building more HP items.

First skill – Headbutt

Akai charges forward in a specified direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies in his path.
If he successfully hits an enemy hero while moving, he will knock them into the air for a brief duration and will have the ability to roll in the direction controlled by the Joystick.

Akai can also use Headbutt while performing Heavy Spin to quickly adjust his position.

When playing Akai as a jungler, this skill enables you to swiftly move between different jungle camps and traverse through terrain to reach objectives.

In technical terms, this is a Blink skill that also possesses a light crowd control effect. It can be used to initiate ganks, as the swift knock-up can create an opportunity for your other abilities or for your teammates to unleash their damaging skills.

When activated alongside his ultimate, Heavy Spin, this skill can also be used to reposition yourself effectively.

Second skill – Body Slam

Akai utilizes his body to slam onto the ground, causing Physical Damage to nearby enemies and applying a slowing effect on them for a certain duration.

This ability is essential for dealing damage. It is particularly effective for clearing jungle camps and securing objectives when combined with your Basic Attacks.

As a tank jungler, you will be the focal point of team fights. Therefore, it is crucial to utilize this skill as frequently as possible to activate the Tai Chi passive ability.

Keep in mind that each time you use any skill, you acquire a shield and additional damage.
This means that the more frequently you use Body Slam in conjunction with Headbutt, the more resilient you will become and the greater damage you will be able to inflict.

The Ultimate – Heavy Spin

Akai’s ultimate ability, Heavy Spin, is a powerful move that eradicates all debuffs on him. It enables him to spin for a few seconds, granting him immunity against slow effects.

During this time, he continuously inflicts physical damage on nearby enemies and knocks them back. Interestingly, when enemy heroes are knocked back, they, in turn, knock back other heroes if they collide with them.

To complete your item build, you should obtain Immortality.
As a jungle Akai, this item is essential, particularly in the late game when revival times are prolonged.
By acquiring Immortality, you can benefit from its passive ability, which can save you in sticky situations.

Here is the recommended item build for Akai in Mobile Legends:

1. Tough Boots
2. Cursed Helmet
3. Guardian’s Helmet
4. Antique Cuirass
5. Athena’s Shield
6. Immortality

When playing as jungle Akai, it is important to prioritize leveling up your second skill first.
This skill provides additional damage that will help you clear jungle camps quickly.

Use your first skill to pass through terrain.
You should frequently activate both skills to take advantage of the Tai Chi passive, which will give you an advantage in the early game.

Before participating in the first Turtle take, make sure you reach level four.
The enemy team will likely try to rotate to the side of the map where the objective is located, so be cautious of their positions.

Try to take control of the situation, but if you find yourself in a bad position, use your
Heavy Spin skill to immobilize the enemy jungler.
Time your ultimate ability so that the Turtle’s health is low enough to be taken down with your Retribution battle spell.

Repeat this technique when dealing with Lord Dances.