X.Borg in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of those heroes who really stand out from the rest. This mighty fighter controls a whole arsenal of fire-related skills and transforms into a formidable force on the battlefield. His set of abilities has everything: a ring of fire, flame attacks on enemies, and even dealing pure damage in protracted team battles.
The main feature of X.Borg is a double health bar with a shield system. Due to it, he can cause significant damage and at the same time stay in the game longer. But no matter how strong his Firaga Armor is in the right hands, there will always be heroes who are able to hold off the onslaught and survive his attacks until the extra HP is exhausted.
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3 heroes who oppose X.Borg in Mobile Legends
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a real nightmare for heroes whose power is built on shields. Passive X.Borg with its Firaga Armor is no exception. Thanks to her skills, Esmeralda is able to quickly take away shields, nullifying the enemy’s advantage at the beginning of the game. Therefore, the best way to use her power is to actively push on the lines and not give X.Borg reach its key fourth level. 
In terms of subjects, it’s important to think through a strategy. Enchanted Talisman is a great start: it helps with mana and reduces skill cooldowns, allowing you to steal shields more often. Next, you should take Dominance Ice to increase survivability and reduce the effectiveness of X.Borg attacks. This set works well even against his Last Insanity ultimate.
In order for Esmeralda to fully reveal herself as a counterpick, you need to play carefully, not let go of X.Borg and connect the command. Coordinated attacks quickly take down his shields, and Esmeralda’s control helps knock down the position and break the opponent’s plans. As a result, it is she who is able to deprive X.Borg props up and make him vulnerable.
Chou
Chou is one of the most versatile heroes in Mobile Legends, and against X.Borg is especially effective. However, to unlock its potential, you will have to master combos and proper positioning. On the line, Chou can use Jeet Kune Do to constantly knock down X’s armor.Borg and throw him off balance. And when the defense is broken, Way of Dragon will finish what he started and give the upper hand in battle. 
One of the key advantages of Chou is mobility. Thanks to Shunpo, he easily dodges most of Firaga Armor’s skills, including Fire Missiles. To maximize damage, you should collect items for physical damage: Blade of Heptaseas or Blade of Despair. They enhance its combinations well. Additionally, you can take the High and Dry talent from the assassin’s branch — it will further increase the damage to X.Borg.
When playing for Chou against X.Borg, it’s important to feel the timings and be accurate. Having mastered the hero’s mechanics, you will not only be able to dominate the line, but also help the whole team control the battle. With experience, Chou turns into a true master of counterattacks, who is able not only to survive, but to completely turn the tide of battle.
Gloo
Gloo is not the most popular choice, but in a duel with X.Borg, it shows itself to be extremely interesting. His skills allow him to maneuver deftly and pose a threat even to strong fighters. Slam, Slam is especially dangerous: it causes powerful damage to heroes without good mobility, and in the early stages it is able to literally crush the line. In addition to the Split ability, Split makes Gloo incredibly flexible — it easily evades Fire Missiles and Last Insanity, leaving X.Borg is at a loss. 
One of Gloo’s tricks is that he knows how to use the moment after the ultimate X.Borg. When his shield disappears and Last Insanity is over, Gloo can reattach to the enemy and deprive him of room for maneuver. In such situations, X.Borg is becoming extremely vulnerable.
You should also be flexible with objects. Sunfire Cape will increase survival and give additional area damage. If you manage to gain a foothold on the line, Glowing Wand will add damage and increase pressure. But if you need protection, Dominance Ice will help you survive the aggression of your opponent.
The main thing when playing for Gloo is a sense of the moment and the correct use of skills. It opens up in the hands of players who know how to adapt to the situation and catch the opponent on mistakes. If you bring the game on Gloo to automaticity, you can not only restrain X.Borg, but also dominate, turning the fight into a one-hero show.
