Nana has long been considered one of the favorites of the players in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Meta is storming, the heroes come and go, but they still keep picking on her — her set of skills is too insidious. In the vastness of Land of Dawn, Nana is known as a real headache for rivals. Her second skill, Molina Smooch, is able to temporarily turn an enemy into a helpless animal, and the ultimate Molina Blitz covers opponents with dense magical damage and stunning over the area, leaving no chance to calmly leave the affected area.
Molina’s Gift’s passive ability often ruins other people’s plans: once every two and a half minutes, Nana can avoid fatal damage and slip away literally from under the enemy’s nose. However, like most magicians, this “sweet leonine” has weaknesses. It’s hard for her to stand up to heroes who quickly close the distance or ignore control. It’s these vulnerabilities that you should play on if you don’t want to let Nana impose her rules and completely control the course of the battle.
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Three strong counter-peaks against Nana in Mobile Legends
Atlas
If you are playing with a roamer or tank and you see Nana on the other side of the map, Atlas is the best choice. This marine gladiator has all the necessary tools to minimize it and turn the tide of the match. His main trump card is the second Perfect Match ability. With it, Atlas easily reduces the distance to Nana and at the same time does not fall under the influence of Molina Smooch. This means that her attempts to slow you down or immobilize you will be futile.
After reaching Nana, Atlas uses the Fatal Links ultimate: it pulls the enemy towards itself or its allies, breaks its positioning and cuts it off from the team. At this point, the allies have the perfect opportunity to finish off the magician. The main thing is to use Perfect Match not only for initiation, but also to remove the threat of Molina Smooch from teammates.
Atlas is also strong because of its survivability. A large amount of health, armor and a passive Trample allow you to safely withstand the magical damage of Nana. This gives your team more time to implement tactics and control the map. It is important to agree in advance with the allies on the moment of entry — coordination with heroes with massive damage or control turns Fatal Links into a weapon for team victories.
Do not forget about collecting items. Cursed Helmet and Antique Cuirass will help to survive the damage of Nana, and Courage Mask or Dominance Ice will strengthen control and add usefulness in teamfights. In the hands of an experienced tank, Atlas transforms Nana from a formidable magician into a simple target for the whole team.
Saber
Assassins traditionally do well with Nana, and one of the best options here is Saber. His low cooldowns and explosive damage make it possible to take this hero off the field in a matter of seconds. The key item is Blade of the Heptaseas. With it, it is often possible to either kill Nana in one combination, or at least knock out her Molina’s Gift passive.
Start the attack by activating Orbiting Swords — this will increase the damage and give additional control. Then use Charge to close the distance and complete the combo with a Triple Sweep ultimate. In most cases, such a bundle is enough to remove Nana from the battle.
The main thing is not to let yourself be caught by Molina Smooch. Dodge or use Charge to get out of the skill area, otherwise you risk turning into a harmless animal. Even if Nana activates the passive and tries to leave, Saber always has a chance to catch up with her thanks to her jerks and the constant pressure of Orbiting Swords.
Be sure to keep an eye on the map and monitor the view — catching Nana on positioning in the bushes or during rotation is much more effective than trying to kill her in the center of a team battle. As for items, Blade of Despair, Endless Battle, and Thunder Belt will further enhance your effectiveness. Well, in order to feel confident, you need to practice skill timings and clearly know their range. Saber, when played correctly, turns Nana into easy prey.
Helcurt
Another formidable killer against Nana is Helcurt. He has instant damage, a blink, and the unique ability to cast silence. Helcurt is usually taken to the forest, so the first thing to do is take the orange and purple buffs — they significantly enhance its power. In addition, you should try to stack Deadly Stinger in advance on creeps or lines in order to inflict maximum damage in battle.
The best way to launch an attack is to use the Dark Night Falls ultimate. With it, you will not only blind the card, but also be able to approach Nana unnoticed, impose silence and prevent her from using combos.
With a couple of basic items like Blade of Despair, Endless Battle, or Blade of the Heptaseas, Helcurt is able to literally wipe Nana off the map with just a Deadly Stinger. Even if her passive has worked and she is trying to retreat, Shadow Transition will help her catch up and finish off the target.
His Race Advantage passive with the effect of silence provides an additional advantage: even if you fall under Molina Smooch, Nana will not be able to deploy her entire arsenal at once.
When playing for Helcurt, it is important to keep a cool head: keep an eye on the cooldowns of Nana’s skills, choose the moments to enter and always keep in touch with the team. Choosing the right subjects is another key to success. In addition to the listed artifacts, Hunter Strike and other items for damage and mobility will be useful.
In the right hands, Helcurt turns into a real nightmare for Nana: darkness, sudden attacks and powerful “stings” do their job. Use his strengths, and even the most annoying magician won’t be able to interfere with your team for long.
