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New marksman item Malefic Gun puts the ‘Bang Bang’ back in Mobile Legends — beware of these off-meta heroes

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New marksman item Malefic Gun puts the ‘Bang Bang’ back in Mobile Legends — beware of these off-meta heroes

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang item Malefic Gun is revolutionizing how marksmen are played in the Land of Dawn.

The Malefic Gun is a new piece of equipment introduced in MLBB as part of the Project NEXT 2024 update.

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Designed primarily for marksman heroes, this item significantly enhances their combat effectiveness with its powerful attributes and unique passives.

In this ONE Esports article, we tell you everything you need to know about the new equipment, including the best heroes who can harness its full potential.

Malefic Gun stats and passive effects

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The new Physical Attack item provides users with incredible offensive attributes and some sustainability:

  • +45 Physical Attack
  • +25% Attack Speed
  • +15% Lifesteal

The item’s combination of Physical Attack, Attack Speed, and Lifesteal makes it an ideal early-game item for marksmen, allowing them to deal more damage while sustaining themselves in fights.

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Outside of the stats, it also packs two unique passives, namely Malefic Energy and Zeal.

Malefic Energy increases the hero’s attack range for a duration after hitting an opponent with a skill. This extended range can be crucial for kiting enemies and positioning effectively during battles.

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Zeal gives you a boost to your hero’s movement speed for each Basic Attack landed. This temporary increase in speed helps you chase down foes. Alternatively, you can also use it to retreat from dangerous situations.

Malefic Gun best heroes

Priced at just 1,940 Gold, the Malefic Gun can be quickly acquired during the early game.

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While these base attributes offer broad advantages, the item’s unique passives cater to specific heroes, enhancing their power further.

Marksmen like Wanwan and Karrie, whose Basic Attacks are empowered by each of their Passive skills, can activate the Malefic Energy passive without needing to cast a skill, gaining an extended attack range effortlessly.

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Another hero who benefits greatly from the equipment is Irithel. Alongside leveraging the Malefic Energy effect, Irithel also gains from the Zeal passive.

The additional movement speed can help you reposition easily. When you combine this effect with the Quantum Charge emblem effect, your maximum movement speed becomes comparable to the Battle Spell, Sprint.

Best heroes to equip Malefic Gun

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