Mobile Legends (ML) Hero Tier List for January 2023

The Mobile Legends (ML) Tier List for January 2023 ranks every hero from the least viable to the best in ranked games. The list shows which heroes are doing well in the current patch cycle. Nevertheless, you have to understand and figure out how to use these heroes in order to maximize their potential and start winning your matches to climb the ranked ladder. This ML Tier List for January 2023 is meant to give you an idea of which heroes are performing well in the current meta. How you climb the ranked ladder will be greatly influenced by your playstyle.

It is important for the team to be well-balanced between Engage (Tank, Assassin, Fighter), Support, Mage, and Marksman. Using this tier list will help you decide which heroes you should use in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) for each role to improve your chances of winning.

Best Assassin

Joy

Joy is one of the newest heroes in MLBB that is shaping the current meta. Her mechanics may seem a bit confusing at first, but mastering her playstyle allows players to carry almost all matches.

Benedetta

Benedetta has seen great success in every meta since her release. Her remarkable mobility in the game makes her a popular pick. Most players can be caught off guard by her dashing ability. This is also one of the reasons she is being played in professional leagues.

Best Fighter

Leomord

Leomord is one of the heroes who recently received a major revamp in ML. His durability and amazing duel potential allows him to carry matches and deliver game-changing engagements for his allies.

Balmond

Balmond is currently one of the strongest junglers in ML. His Lethal Counter followed by the Retribution spells ensures a high chance of securing major objectives on the map. 

Best Mage

Valentina

Valentina is one of the most flexible mages in the game due to her ultimate ability. She can copy an enemy hero’s ultimate ability, allowing her to offer more than just burst damage for the team during team fights.

Esmeralda

Esmeralda remains one of the most reliable mages in the game due to her flexibility. She can build tank items and engage enemies or focus on magic damage to penetrate the enemy’s shield and execute them easily.

Best Marksman

Wanwan

One of the most mobile Marksman in the game. Wanwan can dash a short distance for every basic attack she makes. This allows you to infinitely position yourself with every basic attack. Perfect for dodging skill shots and chasing off enemies who try to run away. 

Lesley

Lesley’s newbie-friendly mechanics and recent revamp allowed her to climb at the top spot of the tier list. Her impressive mobility and invisibility are her key assets to taking down enemies before being spotted or chased down.

Best Support

Diggie

Strategies on how to maximize Diggie’s potential have changed throughout multiple patches. However, his core mechanics remain the same. He can move freely while waiting to respawn, allowing him to spy on dangerous areas. However, he is more than just food for the enemy team. His abilities can disrupt teamfights while also preventing enemies from running too far away. 

Rafaela

Rafaela is very strong in ML right now. She is very annoying to deal with due to her healing abilities, as well as her constant poke damage and Crowd Control effects. 

Best Tank

Fredrinn

Fredrinn is a hybrid Fighter and Tank hero that can deal massive damage the more hits he takes from enemies. Not only is he tanky enough to survive multiple hits, he can also be dangerous in team fights, forcing enemies to keep an eye out for him whenever he his ready to engage.

Atlas

Atlas is one of the strongest roaming tanks in the current meta. With the help of the Conceal enchantment in boots, he can go invisible and surprise enemies with a Fatal Links combo to disrupt their formation.