No one will argue that Aldous is one of the most formidable heroes in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. His strength lies in the fact that he is able to demolish an enemy with one monstrous blow. Unsurprisingly, he became one of the most popular fighters in the Lands of Dawn. The secret of his power is hidden in the endless growth of physical damage — thanks to the first ability of Contract: Soul Steal. Every time Aldous finishes off a minion, a monster in the forest, or an opponent’s hero, the skill’s power increases forever. This “snowball” quickly turns him into an unstoppable machine capable of piercing even the thickest-skinned tanks.
And that’s not enough: his ulta Contract: Chase Fate allows you to chase any opponent across the map. This gives Aldous incredible mobility and control over the map — he shortens the distance in a matter of seconds and finishes off the most elusive enemies. Complements the arsenal of Contract: Explosion, with which you can both catch up with the victim and escape from a dangerous situation. But this titan also has weaknesses. Fortunately, there are several heroes in MLBB who can stop the unstoppable “soul contractor” and prevent him from seizing the initiative. With the right counter-peaks and strategy, you can disrupt his pace, neutralize burst damage and make it impossible to roll across the map.
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The three best heroes against Aldous
Argus
If we talk about direct confrontation, Argus is one of those who are able to hold a shot even in a late game. It’s all about his Eternal Evil ult. She removes all debuffs from Argus and makes him invulnerable to death for four seconds. When Aldous bursts through Chase Fate, it’s enough to wait out the repulsion and immediately survive Eternal Evil. The burst will fly by, and you will have a chance to respond.
Of course, Aldous will try to retreat, so keep a Demonic Grip ready to pull him back. The best result is achieved in conjunction with a teammate with strong control: while the ally fixes the enemy, Argus unleashes a hail of auto attacks on him. Everything is decided by precise timing and teamwork. With the right game, Argus not only survives, but is also able to surpass the “soul contractor” in his own element.
Alucard
At first glance, the idea of “beating Aldous with Aldous” seems strange. But in practice, Alucard is able to impose a difficult game on him. His Demonic Ascension passive enhances his physical attack with each successful autoattack — there is no limit to this effect. Gradually, Alucard can surpass even the monstrous damage of Aldous.
The Ultimate Wrath of the Demon gives you a huge shield that grows with the attack. Combined with passivity, this turns him into a tank car capable of surviving enemy combos and fighting back. The secret of strategy is to force protracted fights. Wait for Chase Fate, take damage under the shield, and immediately start collecting stacks. The longer the fight lasts, the more likely it is that you will emerge victorious.
You will have to take a lot of risks — this is a game on a fine line. But an experienced Alucard is able to outplay even the most “well-fed” Aldous. The main thing is to remember about Explosion, which can give the enemy a chance to slip out of your hands.
Lancelot
Lancelot demonstrates a completely different approach. Unlike Argus and Alucard, he does not try to compete in strength, but plays on agility and speed. His skills are ideal for “kiting” and shattering heroes like Aldous.
Malefic Revolt makes it possible to quickly change positions and reduces the rollback of other skills, which makes the Chase Fate ult almost useless. And Light’s Embrace not only speeds up Lancelot, but also adds a shield — the perfect way to get away from the storm.
The task of the player for Lancelot is to wait for the moment when Aldous initiates the attack, and carefully win back from this. After waiting out the rush, you get a chance to make your own combo and retreat with impunity. This style requires patience and a fine sense of timing, but in the hands of a master, Lancelot is able to make Aldous’ life a real nightmare.
Nana
Among magicians, it is Nana who knows how to cause Aldous maximum problems. Her control literally breaks the usual “snowball” scenario. Molina Smooch’s ability turns an enemy into a funny creature, cutting off speed and attack. For Aldous, this is a disaster: he cannot catch up with the target and make his combo.
The key point is to guess the timing correctly. As soon as Aldous jumps on an ally through Chase Fate, throw Molina Smooch — and his attack is immediately reset to zero. And then the team does its job. If the “soul contractor” decides to flee, Nana has another weapon: the Molina Blitz ulta, which creates a zone with a camp. Block his path and you’ll have an easy kill in your pocket.
Do not forget about Molina’s Gift passive, which gives Nana a shield when dealing damage. It helps to survive in dangerous moments. Additionally, the Winter Truncheon item can completely nullify Aldous’ attempt to take you down with a single blow.
In general, Nana forces the enemy to constantly act cautiously and deprives him of the opportunity to “accelerate”. Her skills are useful not only against Aldous, but also for the whole team — control, shields, a zone for team combos. In experienced hands, Nana turns into the perfect counter that breaks the whole game plan for the “contractor of souls”.
Masha
Another heroine who can stop Aldous is Masha. Her main trump card against him is the Howl Shock ability, which imposes disarm. Shoot down Soul Steal with this skill, and Aldous loses the base of his damage. Coupled with Wild Power, Masha is able to squeeze him off the line without allowing him to accumulate the required number of stacks.
Of course, his Chase Fate ults are worth being wary of. Therefore, always keep three health bars — so you will have a reserve to survive the rush. At the moment of the attack, respond with Thunderclap, and the situation immediately turns in your favor.
Proper assembly also solves a lot: Demon Hunter Sword gives you sustain, and Antique Cuirass with Dominance Ice will strengthen the defense. In this form, Masha is able to withstand even “overclocked” Aldous. Her disarm and damage make her an extremely unpleasant opponent, forcing the enemy to think twice about whether to engage in battle.
Besides, Masha is a great teammate. Howl Shock can save allies, and mobility allows you to quickly join fights or put pressure on the map. But here, as always, a lot depends on the position and timings. A mistake — and Aldous will get a chance to turn the tide of the duel.
The bottom line is simple: Masha has a unique set of tools to deal with one of the scariest characters in the game. But winning depends on how well the player can take advantage of it.
