In Mobile Legends, several mechanics allow heroes to restore HP during combat. Understanding these mechanics is crucial for building the right items and playing heroes effectively. The three main types of HP recovery are Lifesteal, Spell Vamp, and HP Regen. Each has distinct mechanics and works best for different heroes and playstyles.
1. LIFESTEAL
Lifesteal is a mechanic that restores HP based on a percentage of the damage dealt by basic attacks. It primarily benefits heroes who rely on physical damage and auto-attacks.
How Lifesteal Works
- Applies only to basic attacks, not skills.
- The amount of HP recovered is based on a percentage of the physical damage dealt.
- If the basic attack is critical, lifesteal is calculated based on the increased damage.
- Works best for marksmen, fighters, and some assassins who frequently use basic attacks.
Examples of Heroes with Lifesteal
- Yu Zhong – Restores HP when Sha Residue explodes.
- Aldous – Gains lifesteal from his enhanced basic attack.
- Alucard – His passive increases lifesteal when fighting multiple enemies.
- Zilong – Gains lifesteal from items like Haas' Claws or Endless Battle.
Items That Provide Lifesteal
Haas' Claws (+25% Physical Lifesteal)
Endless Battle (+10% Physical Lifesteal)
Demon Hunter Sword (+10% Physical Lifesteal)
Counters to Lifesteal
Dominance Ice – Reduces lifesteal effectiveness by 50%.
Glowing Wand – Reduces lifesteal and spell vamp for magic heroes.
Sea Halberd – Reduces lifesteal for physical heroes.
2. SPELL VAMP
Spell Vamp restores HP based on a percentage of damage dealt by skills instead of basic attacks. This mechanic benefits mages, fighters, and assassins who rely on abilities for damage.
How Spell Vamp Works
- Applies only to skills, not basic attacks.
- Works best with burst damage skills or AoE abilities.
- AoE skills (hitting multiple enemies) have reduced spell vamp effectiveness (only 25% of the original value).
- Single-target skills grant full spell vamp.
Examples of Heroes with Spell Vamp
- Terizla – His skills restore HP when dealing damage.
- Alice – Gains massive spell vamp from her ultimate.
- Esmeralda – Converts enemy shields into HP.
- Karina – Benefits from spell vamp on her burst magic damage.
Items That Provide Spell Vamp
War Axe (+12% Spell Vamp, best for physical heroes).
Concentrated Energy (+20% Spell Vamp, best for mages).
Queen's Wings (Provides a lifesteal-like effect when HP is low).
Counters to Spell Vamp
Dominance Ice – Reduces lifesteal effectiveness by 50%.
Glowing Wand – Reduces lifesteal and spell vamp for magic heroes.
Sea Halberd – Reduces lifesteal for physical heroes.
3. HP REGEN
HP Regen allows heroes to restore HP passively over time, either through their abilities or base HP regeneration. Unlike Lifesteal or Spell Vamp, HP Regen does not require the hero to deal damage.
How HP Regen Works
- Some heroes naturally regenerate HP over time (passive abilities).
- Some skills or items provide a burst of HP recovery.
- HP Regen can be increased with specific items or buffs.
Examples of Heroes with HP Regen
- Uranus – His passive grants HP regen that scales over time.
- Baxia – Reduces enemy healing while boosting his own durability.
- Belerick – Gains HP regen based on damage taken.
- Gatotkaca – Gains HP regen based on missing health.
Items That Provide HP Regen
Oracle (+30% HP Regen & Shield Absorption).
Athena's Shield (Provides periodic shield & HP regen).
Immortality (Revives hero and provides some HP regen).
Counters to HP Regen
Dominance Ice – Reduces lifesteal effectiveness by 50%.
Glowing Wand – Reduces lifesteal and spell vamp for magic heroes.
Sea Halberd – Reduces lifesteal for physical heroes.
FINAL COMPARISON: LIFESTEAL VS. SPELL VAMP VS. HP REGEN
| Mechanic | Activation | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesteal | Basic Attacks | Marksmen, Fighters |
| Spell Vamp | Skill Damage | Mages, Fighters |
| HP Regen | Passive Healing | Tanks, Supports |
CONCLUSION
Each of these three mechanics plays a crucial role in sustaining heroes during fights.
Lifesteal
For heroes who rely on basic attacks to recover HP.
Spell Vamp
For heroes who deal damage with skills to regain HP.
HP Regen
Allows passive healing over time, without needing to deal damage.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Choose the right items to maximize sustain based on your hero's playstyle.
- Build anti-healing items like Dominance Ice, Necklace of Durance, or Sea Halberd to counter enemies who rely on healing.
- Understanding these mechanics gives you a huge advantage in Mobile Legends, helping you outlast opponents in fights!
