In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the hero Helkert is a true master of shadow and stealth. His role as an assassin is revealed to the fullest when he activates the ultimate Dark Night Falls: the entire enemy squad loses sight of the map, and Helkert himself gets a chance to silently cut out lonely targets. In team battles, this skill breaks the control of the map and allows Helkert to find the perfect moments to attack.
He can get close to enemies using Shadow of Styx, and combos from Hidden Terror and Deadly Stinger finish off the target. His passivity gives him speed and regeneration when he is hidden from the eyes of opponents, so the hero can wander endlessly through the forest, ambush and rarely return to base.
But even such a dangerous killer has vulnerabilities. In this VPEsports guide, we have collected the top 5 heroes against Helkert. These spikes can light him up in time, neutralize him, and quickly destroy him before he can pull off his deadly combination. Helkert loves the chaos of teamfights, but that’s where it’s easiest to neutralize it.
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Eudora
Eudora is a thunderstorm for subtle assassins. Her procast literally burns through Helkert in seconds. Start with a deafening Lightning Ball, and then press Thunder’s Wrath and Forked Lightning without pause. In order not to miss, turn on Hero Lock Mode or smart guidance.
For maximum damage, collect Genius Wand, Divine Glaive and Holy Crystal. Paired with them, Arcane Boots are great for mana. If Helkert uses ulta, don’t panic: hide in the bushes, stay close to the tower, or activate Winter Truncheon. As soon as he spends his skills, meet him with your combo.
Eudora is able to completely turn Helkert off the game if she chooses the right moment. The main thing is to remember about his mobility and catch him when he is vulnerable.
Other counter-peaks:
- Jawhead: uses Flicker to instantly catch and discard Helkert.
- Layla: her Raptor Assault reveals the enemy at a distance and makes it impossible for him to hide.
- Minotaur: interrupts jerks with the skill Violent Crunch and fixes with the ulta Fury Swipes.
Esmeralda and Leomord
Esmeralda and Leomord are heroes who can withstand Helkert’s procast and respond with even greater force.
- Esmeralda: her shields absorb a significant part of the damage, and burst allows you to exchange on equal terms and even kill an assassin.
- Leomord: a bruiser with a powerful combo Spectral Scythe + Courageous Charge and an ulta Warpath that helps you catch up or leave.
These heroes are not afraid of a head-on attack and are able to turn Helkert’s ambush into his defeat.
Hylos
Hilos is a heavyweight who is difficult to stop. His Ring of Punishment cuts Helkert’s speed and prevents him from attacking, and Glorious Pathway accelerates allies, helping to catch up with a running opponent. The Law and Order skill adds control — stunning and strengthening basic attacks.
By items: Dominance Ice and Antique Cuirass reduce physical damage, and Blade of Despair makes Hylos even more dangerous. In battle, it is important to keep constant pressure — even if you did not kill Helkert, a forced withdrawal will weaken him and make life easier for the allies.
Natalia
Natalia is a shadow killer who easily breaks Helkert’s strategy. First, an auto-attack from Assassin Instinct imposes silence, and then The Hunt finishes him off, leaving no chance.
To maximize damage, collect Blade of the Heptaseas, Malefic Roar and Blade of Despair. If Helkert breaks in on his own, use Smoke Bomb to slow down and leave, and then return to the fight via Claw Dash.
Natalia wins through patience and surprise. One correct approach and Helkert becomes a helpless victim.
Rafaela
Helkert’s ulta is based on secrecy, and that’s where Rafaela comes in. Her Light of Retribution with a low cooldown constantly reveals his position. For an assassin accustomed to attacking from the shadows, this is a real disaster.
Rafaela is able to clean bushes and catch Helkert on the approaches. To avoid death yourself, collect Antique Cuirass, Twilight Armor and Winter’s Truncheon. With such protection, she will calmly survive his procrastination and continue to interfere with him.
Rafaela’s main strength is that she doesn’t let Helkert play freely. And the team gets to play out the battles calmly, knowing that the killer is no longer hiding in the shadows.
Akai
And finally, the Akai tank, which can literally throw Helkert out of battle. His Heavy Spin and Headbutt repel the enemy, breaking the assassin’s entire attack plan.
Collect Antique Cuirass, Blade Armor and later Immortality to survive even the toughest outbursts. In team battles, Akai’s task is simple: to keep Helkert under control and prevent him from reaching Kerry.
Akai is useful even at the peak stage. If you take him early, it will be risky for the opponent to choose Helkert. On the line and in the forest, it can interfere with his farming, delaying his entry into force. And in teamfights, Akai turns every attempt to plant into a failure.
The result
Helkert is a dangerous assassin, but far from perfect. Eudora, Hilos, Natalia, Rafaela, Akai, Esmeralda and Leomord are heroes who can completely break his strategy. The main thing is to know their strengths, collect the right items and play as a team.
Experience and practice will help you better feel the timings and catch Helkert at the moments when he is most vulnerable. Over time, even the most insidious killer will cease to seem invincible.
