Saber, aka Wandering Sword, is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous assassins in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. His combo is able to erase “thin” heroes in just a couple of seconds, and the explosive damage makes Saber a constant headache for opponents at any stage of the match. At first glance, it may seem that the hero is simple, but this is a deceptive feeling. To get the most out of Saber, you’ll have to work on timings and positioning. I made a mistake, and all the damage went nowhere. He played it right — the enemy didn’t even have time to realize what had happened.
To make life easier for those who want to master this hero, VPEsports has prepared a detailed guide. It has everything you need: which skills to upgrade first, which emblems and combat spells to choose, which items to collect, and how to perform combos correctly. The material will be useful for both beginners and experienced players who want to hone their game. Read, practice, and unleash Saber’s full potential as you lead your team to victory.
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Saber’s skills in Mobile Legends
Passive – Enemy’s Bane
Each Saber strike reduces the opponent’s physical defense by several seconds.
- The effect stacks up to five times.
- It doesn’t work on minions, but it works on forest creeps.
- It is also activated from skills, so spam Orbiting Swords for speed dial.
First skill – Orbiting Swords
Saber’s signature move: he releases five swords that circle around him and deal damage to all enemies nearby. After a couple of seconds, the blades return and are ready to attack again. Each strike additionally releases one sword into the target, which increases the damage and prevents enemies from feeling safe. Minion damage has been reduced for balance.
Blades not only cut enemies, but also reduce the cooldown of the second skill, Charge. This allows the Saber to be constantly on the move and keep opponents under pressure. Playing with swords looks spectacular, but it requires a sense of timing. But once you figure it out, you can literally dance among the enemies, leaving chaos in your wake.
- Swords enhance auto attacks.
- The main source of damage and pharma is pumping first.
- It can be used in motion and during a jerk.
- Deals damage to invisible enemies, but does not reveal them.
- It helps to speed up farming in the forest, especially on the red buff.
- When attacking a tower, the cooldown Charge is reduced, but the damage is not increased.
- Even after Saber’s death, the swords continue to spin and return to him.
Second skill – Charge
Saber makes a dash in the chosen direction, dealing damage to everyone in the way. The next auto attack after dash intensifies and slows down the enemy. This skill is equally good for launching an attack and for retreating.
- A versatile tool: you can both attack and escape.
- Allows you to pass through walls.
- In the forest, it helps to speed up farming and strengthen car attacks.
Ultimate – Triple Sweep
Ulta Saber is a powerful combo: he flies into an enemy, throws him into the air and strikes three times in a row. The first two are of equal strength, the third is much stronger. This is often enough to erase the target from the map.
- The dash is shorter than the Charge, but enough to reach the enemy.
- Each strike consumes Orbiting Swords, so activate them in advance.
- For an accurate hit, turn on Hero Lock Mode.
- Even if the enemy clears the control, the ulta damage will still pass.
- If Saber is killed during the ulta, the target will remain in the air, but without damage.
A comprehensive guide on how to play Saber in Mobile Legends
Recommended battle spell
The spell depends on the role:
- Forester — Retribution. Speeds up farming and helps you pick up a Turtle or a Lord.
- Liner/roamer — Execute. An excellent finishing tool if the enemy has little HP left.
Recommended emblem
The best option is Assassin. It enhances punching, damage, and movement speed.
- 1st level — Rupture for punching.
- 2nd level — Weapons Master, which increases item damage.
- The final talent is Lethal Ignition, which gives additional damage with precise combos.
Saber best build
Saber assembly must be sharpened for damage and defense penetration. After the boots, assemble:
- Hunter Strike or War Axe — speed up farming and give useful bonuses.
- Blade of the Heptaseas is a key item for punching.
- Blade of Despair — maximum damage and speed boost.
- Situational items: Endless Battle, Sea Halberd or Rose Gold Meteor.
- You can add Immortality or other protective item to the leyte.
The best build for Saber in Mobile Legends
- Warrior Boots (Ice Retribution for forester / Dire Hit for roamer)
- Hunter Strike
- Blade of the Heptaseas
- Malefic Roar
- Blade of Despair
- Endless Battle
Easy skill combos to learn
At the beginning of the game, use a bunch of Orbiting Swords + Charge to enhance auto attacks and speed up farming. From the 4th level, add ulta:
- Activate Orbiting Swords.
- Charge jerk for convergence.
- Finish the Triple Sweep combo.
If the enemy has survived, finish him off. Execute. For precise targeting, turn on Hero Lock or set Closest Target. Attacks from the bushes and sudden attacks often decide the outcome of the battle. By mastering timings and position, you will turn Saber into a real killing machine that demolishes ice rinks and breaks the plans of enemies.
