How is damage mitigation calculated in Mobile Legends?

Mobile Legends uses the defense mitigation formula: Damage Reduction = Defense / (120 + Defense). For example, 120 Physical Defense grants exactly 50% damage reduction against physical attacks, while 240 Defense grants 66.7% reduction.

How does penetration (PEN) work in MLBB?

In Mobile Legends, percentage penetration (% PEN from items like Malefic Roar or Divine Glaive) applies first against the target's total defense, followed by flat penetration (Flat PEN from items like Blade of the Heptaseas or Genius Wand). Effective defense can be reduced down to -60, resulting in bonus amplification damage.

How does True Damage interact with Armor and Magic Resistance?

True Damage completely ignores both Physical Defense and Magic Resistance, dealing 100% of the raw damage directly to the target's HP bar or shields (such as from Endless Battle or Starlium Scythe).

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Mobile Legends Damage Formulas & Theorycrafting FAQ

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1. Damage Mitigation Formula

Damage reduction is computed as: Damage Taken = Raw Damage × (120 / (120 + Effective Def)) At 120 defense, 50% of incoming damage is mitigated; at 240 defense, ~66.7% is mitigated.

2. Penetration Priority Order

When dealing damage, penetration resolves in the following mathematical order: 1. % Penetration (e.g. Malefic Roar) 2. Flat Penetration (e.g. Hunter Strike) Effective defense can be reduced to negative values (capped at -60), amplifying total damage.

3. True Damage & Shields

True damage completely ignores the target's physical and magic defense ratings, dealing 100% value directly to shields and HP. It cannot be reduced by defense passives unless explicitly stated.

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Mobile Legends Damage Formulas & Theorycrafting FAQ

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