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Complete List and Functions of MLBB Attack Items

A complete and detailed review of MLBB Attack items along with detailed explanations of their various functions!
Complete List and Functions of MLBB Attack Items
Complete List and Functions of MLBB Attack Items. Source: Official Site
Article Summary
  • MLBB attack items important to maximize physical damage, used by almost all roles, especially MM and fighters.
  • Tier 1: items such as Daggers, Javelin, Knive So it's a mainstay early on for damage and attack speed.
  • Tier 3: late game cores like Blade of Despair, Berserker's Fury, Demon Hunter Sword increase burst/crit.
  • Choose items according to the situation: anti-heal Sea Halberd, sustain Haas' Claws, or physical immunity Wind of Nature.

Complete List and Functions of MLBB Attack Items

If previously VCGamers had discussed the function of the list Defense items MLBB, now it's time for us to move on to the next discussion regarding MLBB Attack items.

This is important, considering this equipment category has the broadest role and is used by nearly every role. So, for those curious about the review, just check it out!

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List and Functions of MLBB Attack Items

Now, let's get straight to the main discussion: a complete list and overview of the functions of MLBB Attack items. Please read carefully to better understand:

Recipe (Tier 1):

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Tier 1 Items. Source: Liquipedia
  • Dagger (+15 Physical Attack, Buy 250G/Sell 150G): The most “common” Attack item that is generally the first thing physical hero users will buy when the game starts;
  • Expert Glove (+30 Hybrid Attack, 500G/300G): A damage item for the masses. With its hybrid capabilities, this tier 1 item is perfectly acceptable for any hero role.;
  • Iron Hunting Bow (+15 Physical Attack, 5% cooldown reduction, 450G/270G): The only tier 1 Attack item that also has cooldown reduction (CD) capacity;
  • Javelin (+8% Crit Chance, 320G/192G): This “spear” item is a must-buy for physical damage dealers who use critical builds (usually marksmen);
  • Knive (+10% Attack Speed, 280G/168G): The favorite of trinity attack speed build users;
  • Vampire Mallet (+8 Physical Attack, +8% Lifesteal, 400G/240G): Besides providing additional physical, its lifesteal capacity is also suitable for those who want more sustainability.

Recipe (Tier 2):

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Tier 2 items (with and without passives). Source: Liquipedia

Without passive

  • Fury Hammer (+35 Physical Attack, +12 Physical Penetration, Buy 830G/Upgrade 580G/Sell 498G): One of the most unique items in the Land of Dawn, obtained by upgrading a dagger. It doesn't have a passive, but it does have a unique attribute that increases penetration. Why does it have to be so unique?;
  • Legion Sword (+60 Physical Attack, 910G/410G/546G): A Tier 2 Attack item with decent physical damage. Players can obtain it by upgrading two Daggers;
  • Ogre Tomahawk (+25 Physical Attack, +230 HP, 650G/100G/390G): A fighter's go-to recipe for a sustain-boosting spell vamp item. The recipe combines a Vitality Crystal with a Dagger;
  • Regular Spear (+20 Physical Attack, +10% Attack Speed, 600G/70G/360G): A recipe item for increasing attack speed by combining Knife + Dagger. Usually a favorite of MM trinity;
  • Rogue Meteor (+15% Attack Speed, +10% Crit Chance, 900G/300G/540G): Another MM staple, especially for critical build users. Combine this item with a Javelin + Knife;

Passively:

  • Magic Blade (+35 Physical Attack, +10% Lifesteal, 1050G/400G/630G | Passive: Lifeline): A reliable item for squishy damagers when facing opponents with burst capacity. Its passive can provide a shield and additional movement speed for more sustainability;
  • Swift Crossbow (+20% Attack Speed, 1000G/440G/600G | Passive: Crossbow + Impulse): The uniqueness of this Attack item can be seen in its two passives which can provide additional adaptive damage and stack attack speed;

Tier 3:

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Tier 3 Items. Source: Liquipedia

1. Berserker's Fury

  • Attributes: +65 Physical Attack, +25% Crit Chance, +40% Crit Damage
  • Price: Buy 2390G/Upgrade 840G/Sell 1434G
  • Recipe: Legion Sword + 2x Javelin
  • Passive: Doom

This is a go-to item for physical burst heroes with critical builds—typically late-game MM or stack hoarders. Once completed, squishy heroes can be instantly killed with just 1-2 hits!

2. Blade of Despair

  • Attributes: +160 Physical Attack, +5% Movement Speed
  • Price: 3010G/1190G/1806G
  • Recipe: 2x Legion Sword
  • Passive: Despair

Better known as "Be-Ode," this green spear is a perfect late-game physical damage boost for heroes. All damagers (especially core melee players) absolutely must have this.

3. Blade of the Heptaseas

  • Attributes: +70 Physical Attack, +250 HP, +15 Physical Penetration
  • Price: 1950G/470G/1170G
  • Recipe: Fury Hammer + Ogre Tomahawk
  • Passive: Ambush

Fury Hammer's "evolutionary" passive is perfect for burst ganking heroes: as long as the user doesn't exchange damage with enemy heroes, the next basic attack will be strengthened and give a slow effect.

4. Corrosion Scythe

  • Attributes: +30 Physical Attack, +30% Attack Speed, +5% Movement Speed
  • Price: 2050G/450G/1230G
  • Recipe: Swift Crossbow + Regular Spear
  • Passive: (1) Corrosive, (2) Impulse

The final item for the Swift Crossbow. Besides increasing Impulse, its Corrosive also provides additional physical damage and a slow effect. It's a perfect core item for any Trinity build.

5. Demon Hunter Sword (DHS)

  • Attributes: +35 Physical Attack, +20% Attack Speed
  • Price: 2180G/900G/1308G
  • Recipe: Regular Spear + Vampire Mallet + Knife
  • Passive: (1) Engulf, (2) Devour

This trinity item build counters tanky heroes because Engulf makes damage based on blood. And after the revamp, Devour also provides attack speed-based lifesteal: increased sustain!

6. Endless Battle

  • Attributes: +60 Physical Attack, +250 HP, +10% Cooldown Reduction, +5% Movement Speed, +5 Mana Regen
  • Price: 2330G/630G/1398G
  • Recipe: Azure Blade + Iron Hunting Bow + Ogre Tomahawk
  • Passive: Divine Justice

A must-have item for physical heroes who rely on skill spam and its effects. While its attributes may seem comprehensive, in the current meta, its users are predominantly fighters.

7. Fleeting Time

  • Attributes: +30 Adaptive Attack, +600 HP, +15% Cooldown Reduction
  • Price: 2050G/650G/1230G
  • Recipe: 2x Hero's Ring + Expert Glove
  • Passive: Timestream

A former Magic item that became a "popular item" after its revamp. Naturally, players are looking for its passive, which reduces the CD of ultimates based on kills and/or assists.

8. Golden Staff

  • Attributes: +55 Physical Attack, +15% Attack Speed
  • Price: 2000G/900G/1200G
  • Recipe: Regular Spear + 2x Knife
  • Passive: (1) Swift; (2) Endless Strike

This must-have item to complete your Trinity build can maximize your hero's attack speed and damage per second (DPS). Make sure you buy it after... Corrosion Scythe and DHS.

9. Great Dragon Spear

  • Attributes: +70 Physical Attack, +10% Cooldown Reduction, +20% Crit Chance
  • Price: 140G/460G/1284G
  • Recipe: Legion Sword + Iron Hunter Bow + Javelin
  • Passive: Supreme Warrior

The best item for pushers using critical builds with buff-type ultimates because its passive can provide a movement speed effect after the hero uses the ultimate skill, you could say this is an alternative to Windtalker.

10. Haas' Claws

  • Attributes: +40 Physical Attack, +15% Attack Speed, +20% Crit Chance, +20% Lifesteal
  • Price: 2020G/470G/1212G
  • Recipe: Vampire Mallet + Rogue Meteor + Knife
  • Passive: Frenzy

A sustain item for critical heroes, Haas' Claw can give every basic attack its user a significant lifesteal. It's no wonder this is a go-to early item for gold laners.

11. Hunter Strike

  • Attributes: +80 Physical Attack, +10% Cooldown Reduction, +15 Physical Penetration
  • Price: 2010G/480G/1206G
  • Recipe: Fury Hammer + Iron Hunting Bow + Dagger 
  • Passive: Retribution

For heroes who enjoy spamming skills and dealing damage, this item is a great buy. Its passive ability grants additional movement speed after landing at least five hits.

12. Malefic Gun

  • Attribute: +40 Physical Attack. +20% Attack Speed
  • Price: 2120G/730G/1272G
  • Recipe: Fury Hammer + 2x Knife
  • Passive: (1) Armor Buster, (2) Malefic Energy

This item increases the range of your basic attacks. Besides being suitable for ranged MMs, it's also suitable for some fighters. Furthermore, its Armor Buster can provide additional penetration.

13. Malefic Roar

  • Attributes: +60 Physical Attack
  • Price: 2060G/1150G/1236G
  • Recipe: Legion Sword
  • Passive: (1) Armor Buster, (2) Breaker

This is the go-to "pistol" item for MMs to counter tough roaming tanks. Besides its inherent penetration, its passive also converts enemy physical defense into additional penetration.

14. Rose Gold Meteor

  • Attribute: Rose Gold Meteor
  • Price: 2030G/700G/1218G
  • Recipe: Magic Blade + Knife
  • Passive: (1) Dragon Scale, (2) Lifeline

The final form of Magic Blade also increases his Lifeline. It also has Dragon Scale, which converts additional physical attack (beyond his default) into defense.

15. Sea Halberd

  • Attributes: +80 Physical Attack, +20% Attack Speed
  • Price: 2050G/540G/1230G
  • Recipe: Legion Sword + Regular Spear
  • Passive: (1) Lifebane, (2) Punish

An anti-heal/shield item for attack. Its attributes favor attack speed, making it best purchased by DPS heroes. Basically, if your opponent uses a healer/sustainer, this item is the solution.

16. Sky Piercer

  • Attributes: +60 Adaptive Attack, +15 Movement Speed
  • Price: 1500G/500G/900G
  • Prescription: 2x Expert Gloves 
  • Passive: Lethality

Moonton's latest attack item provides a passive equivalent to the free Execute spell: instantly picking off dying enemies. It's perfect for assassin finishers.

17. War Axe

  • Attributes: +35 Physical Attack, +400 HP, +10% Cooldown Reduction, +8% Spell Vamp
  • Price: 2100G/550G/1260G
  • Recipe: Ogre Tomahawk + Iron Hunting Bow + Hero's Ring
  • Passive: Fighting Spirit

A core build for fighters who rely on spell vamp for sustain. Furthermore, its stackable passive can also deal substantial true damage.

18. Wind of Nature (WoN)

  • Attributes: +30 Physical Attack, +20% Attack Speed, +10% Lifesteal
  • Price: 1910G/910G/1146G
  • Recipe: Regular Spear + Vampire Mallet
  • Active: Wind Chant

What's unique about this item is its built-in active skill, rather than a passive one. The skill grants physical damage immunity for a few seconds: perfect for MMs who enjoy one-on-one combat.

19. Windtalker

  • Attributes: +35% Attack Speed, +20% Crit Chance, +20 Movement Speed
  • Price: 1880G/700G/1128G
  • Recipe: Rogue Meteor + Knife
  • Passive: Typhoon

This item completes your MM critical build. You can buy it right after Haas' Claw and before Berserker Fury. Its passive ability can help players clear minions faster.

20. Winter Crown

  • Attributes: +45 Adaptive Attack, +400 HP, +5% Cooldown Reduction
  • Price: 1910G/660G/1146G
  • Recipe: Expert Glove + Hero's Ring + Vitality Crystal
  • Passive: Frozen

And the final item is a Magic + Attack combination, Winter Crown. Like WoN, this item also has an active skill that creates immunity—perfect for heroes with channeling skills.

21. Power Potion (1500G | Passive: Increase Power)

The VCGamers list concludes with the red potion in the Attack category, Power Potion. Its passive ability grants 30 Physical Attack and 15% of Lifesteal for 2 minutes. That's all...

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FAQs

1. What is an Attack item in MLBB and why is it one of the most important categories in the game?

Attack items in MLBB are a category of equipment typically used by heroes with physical damage. Using them allows players to maximize damage and survive longer in matches.

2. How does the Attack item function, especially in improving hero performance?

Besides increasing physical damage, this category often focuses on several other aspects, such as attack speed, critical, and spell vamp/lifesteal.

3. Do all hero roles need this item to be optimal?

It's not always necessary, as each hero has different needs; however, there are times when attack items are also useful. Attack items are usually more effective for MM and fighters than mages or tanks.

4. How to choose the right MLBB items according to the hero's role?

Players must tailor their build to the hero's role. Then, they can combine Attack items with Defense or Magic items for a more balanced outcome.

5. What impact does purchasing the wrong Attack item have on your chances of winning?

A wrong build can reduce your performance, which can give the opposing team an advantage.

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Artaz Gang (pen name) is a niche writer for gaming, anime, and other digital pop culture. His favorite games include MLBB, the Diablo franchise, and Minecraft.


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