MLBB Patch 1.9.86 Highlights: 21 Hero Buffs & Nerfs, Grock Revamp, Bruno Buff, Gusion Nerf & More!

Updated at: 5/23/2025

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Patch 1.9.86 has landed in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and it's a game-changer. With 21 hero adjustments, a massive Grock rework, a revamped Squad Honour system, and a new limited-time map, there’s a lot to unpack for solo queuers and team grinders alike. Here’s everything you need to know!

Grock Revamp: The Literal Tank Turret

Grock isn’t just buffed—he’s been rebuilt from scratch. His entire kit now revolves around physical defense scaling. The more defense you stack, the harder he hits. Key changes include:

  • New Passive (Bastion of Strength): Provides a shield and powers up basic attacks.

  • Skill 1 (Mighty Swing): Knocks enemies airborne if they hit terrain.

  • Skill 2: Drops a wall that pulls enemies inward—perfect for setups.

  • Ultimate (Tectonic Charge): Charges with CC immunity and explodes on terrain collision.

Verdict: Grock is no longer a meme pick—he might just be meta-ready.

Big Nerfs: Gusion, Julian, Karina, Alucard & More

🔻 Gusion

  • Skill 2 Cooldown: Flat 9 seconds at all levels (was 6 at max).

  • Impact: Slower burst potential and longer team fights.

🔻 Julian

  • Enhanced Basic Attack: Deals only 75% to creeps.

  • Impact: Mid-lane preferred, weaker jungle pressure.

🔻 Karina

  • Passive Base Damage: Dropped from 150 ➝ 100.

  • Impact: Slower jungle clear.

🔻 Alucard

  • Cleave Damage Bonus: Reduced from 15% ➝ 10%.

  • Impact: Less efficient in jungle farming.

Buffs Worth Noticing: Bruno, Uranus, Lapu-Lapu, and More

🔺 Bruno

  • Passive Crit Boost: Up from 2% ➝ 3% per stack.

  • Skill 1 Mana Cost: Reduced from 75–125 ➝ 50–100.

  • Impact: Faster crit scaling, more aggressive laning.

🔺 Uranus

  • Passive Rework: Bonus magic damage now works on turrets.

  • Skill 1: Deals more damage based on Radiance stacks.

  • Impact: Better objective pressure and consistency.

🔺 Lapu-Lapu

  • Skill 1 Cooldown: Down to 7s (was 10).

  • Skill 2 DR: Up to 54% damage reduction when hitting multiple enemies.

  • Impact: Tankier in skirmishes, stronger frontliner.

Other Notable Adjustments

  • Paquito, Minotaur, Natan, and Ixia all received smooth pacing improvements.

  • Kimmy, X.Borg, and Estes had damage or defense trimmed for balance.

  • Lylia's Shadow Recovery: Restored to 50% cooldown on hit at max level.

New Battlefield Mechanics & Limited-Time Map

The patch introduces new Lord mechanics, no more Lord retreat, and a dino-themed limited-time map under the Roaring Assault event. There’s also a long-awaited rework of vision-revealing rules:

Skills like Selena’s Arrow, Kimmy’s Ultimate, and Joy’s Dash now only reveal targets hit—not the whole bush.

Tip: Only summon-based skills (like Zhask's Minions) still provide full bush vision.

New Squad Honour System + Emblem Reworks

💥 Killing Spree

  • Cooldown: Down from 30 ➝ 15 seconds

  • Trigger Threshold: Now at 40% HP (was 30%)

💥 Weapons Master: +8% Attack (up from 6%)

💥 Fatal: Crit Damage trimmed (8% ➝ 5%)

🏅 Squad Honour Overhaul

  • New badges for ranked and tournament performance.

  • Legacy MCL honors are now archived in a new dedicated tab.

Free Hero Rotation (May 23–30)

Don’t miss your weekly freebies—plus bonus picks for Starlight members!