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Brody

Marksman rated 70 physical offense, 40 durability, 50 difficulty in Moonton's in-game data, built around the passive Abyss Corrosion scaling at 140% Total Physical Attack.

Brody is a Marksman hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang who excels at delivering devastating single-target damage through his unique basic attack mechanics and mark-stacking abilities. His playstyle revolves around precise positioning and timing to apply Abyss Marks, then unleashing burst damage with his skills and empowered basic attacks. He's a formidable late-game carry who can dismantle even the toughest opponents if played correctly, making him a challenging yet rewarding hero to master.

Offense — Physical70
Offense — Magical50
Durability40
Difficulty50

Build guide Matchups & counters

Skills, ratings and recommended gear on this page are read directly from Moonton's official in-game hero data for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang — not scraped from another fan site, and nothing is invented to fill a gap. Data retrieved .

Written by EllieAnth — playing MLBB since 2017 (9+ years), peak rank Mythical Immortal, 1126 stars.

Assessment

Strengths & weaknesses

Understanding Brody's inherent advantages and disadvantages is crucial for maximizing his impact on the battlefield.

  • High Burst Damage: Brody's kit, especially with Abyss Marks, allows him to deal immense burst damage, particularly with his ultimate. His basic attacks also hit very hard due to the 140% Total Physical Attack scaling from his passive, making each shot count.
  • Strong Laning Phase: His ability to apply marks and deal significant damage from a distance makes him a threat in the early game. This allows him to control the lane, pressure opponents, and secure farm effectively, often gaining an early advantage.
  • Mobility and Disengage: Corrosive Strike provides a dash and stun for engaging or disengaging, offering crucial survivability and playmaking potential. His passive also grants temporary movement speed after basic attacks, aiding in kiting and repositioning.
  • Low Attack Speed: His passive, Abyss Corrosion, explicitly states a lower Attack Speed Bonus, making him less effective in sustained DPS fights without his marks. This requires careful timing of basic attacks and skills to maximize damage.
  • Vulnerable to Crowd Control: With a durability score of 40, Brody is relatively squishy. If caught by crowd control, he can be easily eliminated before he can unleash his damage, making proper positioning and defensive items vital.
  • Skill-Dependent: His damage output heavily relies on applying Abyss Marks with his skills and basic attacks before bursting down targets. Missing skills or failing to stack marks significantly reduces his effectiveness, demanding precision from the player.

Kit

Skills

Passive

Abyss Corrosion

With his Basic Attacks resonated with the Abyss Power within his body, Brody is able to move while winding up his Basic Attacks (which will be interrupted when casting skills), at the cost of having longer Basic Attack Animation and lower Attack Speed Bonus. Each Basic Attack deals (+140% Total Physical Attack) (+45*Hero Level) Physical Damage (of which the damage scaling with level cannot be critical), increases Movement Speed by 30% (which will decay rapidly in 1.2s), and applies 1 stack of Abyss Mark on the enemy, capped at 4 stacks.
Each stack of Abyss Mark increases Brody's damage against the target by 5% and his Movement Speed by 5%.

  • 140% Total Physical Attack Physical

Brody has a relatively slow Attack Speed. However, each of his Basic Attack inflicts a remarkable amount of damage on the enemy as well as applying the "Abyss Mark" and slow effect to them.

Skill 1

Abyss Impact

Brody launches a shock wave in the designated direction, dealing 150 (+170% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage, slowing the enemies by 30% for 1.2s, and applying 1 stack of Abyss Mark.
As the shock wave travels, for each enemy it hits, it deals an extra 10% damage, inflicts extra 5% slow effect, and applies an additional stack of Abyss Mark, capped at 130% damage, 45% slow effect, and 4 stacks. This skill deals only 80% damage to Minions.

  • 150 + 170% Total Physical Attack Physical

Brody launches a shock wave in the designated direction, dealing damage to and slowing down the enemies hit while leaving an "Abyss Mark" on them. For every extra enemy hit, "Abyss Impact" inflicts extra damage and slow effect on enemies as well as applying additional stacks of "Abyss Mark" to them.

Skill 2

Corrosive Strike

Brody dashes to an enemy, dealing 200 (+70% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to the target, stunning the target for 0.8s, and applying 1 stack of Abyss Mark on the target.
Upon hitting the target, he is able to move one more time in the movement direction, gaining 45% Movement Speed that will decay rapidly in 1.2s.

  • 200 + 70% Total Physical Attack Physical

Brody dashes to and stuns the target enemy. After which he dashes one more time in the chosen direction and gains extra Movement Speed.

Ultimate

Torn-Apart Memory

Brody locks on all the targets within 8 unit(s), dealing 300 (+165% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to them. If the target has an Abyss Mark, all Abyss Marks will be reset, dealing Physical Damage equal to 136 (+72% Extra Physical Attack) plus 4% of the target's lost HP for each stack the target has.

  • 300 + 165% Extra Physical Attack Physical
  • 136 + 72% Extra Physical Attack Physical

Brody locks onto the enemy targets in range, dealing damage to them according to their lost HP and the stacks of "Abyss Mark" on them.

Items

Endless Battle

Unique Passive - Divine Justice: After casting a skill, the next Basic Attack within 3s deals 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage (1.5s cooldown).

Blade of Despair

Unique Passive - Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP increases Physical Attack by 25% for 2s (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Malefic Roar

Unique Passive - Armor Buster: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.125% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 40%.

Brute Force Breastplate

Unique Passive - Brute Force: Each second after dealing damage, gain 6 extra Physical Attack and Magic Power and 2% extra Movement Speed for 4s, up to 6 stacks. Gain 15% extra Control Duration Reduction at full stacks.

Immortality

Unique Passive - Immortal: Revives 2.5s after death, gaining 16% Max HP and a 220-1200 shield (scales with level) that lasts 3s (210s cooldown).

Read the full Brody build guide — item order, why each item earns its slot, and how to adapt it

Matchups

Counters

Understanding how Brody interacts with other heroes can give you a significant advantage in battle.

  • Best Mate: Karina. Karina can be a strong ally for Brody. Her ability to dive into the enemy backline and deal burst damage can create openings for Brody to safely apply his marks and follow up with his own devastating attacks. She can also draw enemy attention, allowing Brody to operate with less pressure and focus on her targets.
  • Counters: Freya. Freya can be a challenging opponent for Brody. Her high burst damage and crowd control can quickly close the gap and eliminate Brody before he can react. Her durability also makes her difficult for Brody to burst down quickly, especially if she initiates on him. Brody needs to maintain distance and use his Corrosive Strike to disengage from her powerful assaults.
  • Countered By: Gusion. Gusion poses a significant threat to Brody. As an agile assassin, Gusion can quickly burst down squishy targets like Brody. His mobility allows him to bypass Brody's frontline and target him directly, making it difficult for Brody to escape or retaliate effectively. Brody must be vigilant with his positioning and use Corrosive Strike defensively against Gusion's sudden dives.

See every Brody matchup explained — who counters Brody, who Brody beats, and how to play each one

In practice

A practical scenario

Imagine you're in a skirmish, and an enemy mage is slightly out of position. To burst them down, start by using Abyss Impact (Skill 1) to poke and apply an Abyss Mark from a distance. Follow up with a basic attack to apply another mark and trigger Endless Battle's True Damage. If the target is still within range, use Corrosive Strike (Skill 2) to dash in, stun them, apply a third Abyss Mark, and deal physical damage (70% Total Physical Attack scaling). Immediately follow with another basic attack to apply the fourth mark and trigger Endless Battle again. Finally, unleash Torn-Apart Memory (Ultimate). With 4 Abyss Marks applied and the target likely low on health, your ultimate will deal massive physical damage (165% Extra Physical Attack scaling + 72% Extra Physical Attack scaling + 4% lost HP per mark), securing the kill. Use the second dash from Corrosive Strike to reposition to safety after the burst.

Summary

Key takeaways

To truly master Brody and dominate the Land of Dawn, focus on these key decisions:

  1. Prioritize Mark Stacking: Always aim to apply 4 Abyss Marks before unleashing your ultimate or a powerful basic attack to maximize your damage output and ensure efficient takedowns.
  2. Weave Skills and Basic Attacks: Integrate your skills with basic attacks to trigger Endless Battle's True Damage and consistently apply marks, optimizing your burst potential and keeping enemies on their toes.
  3. Maintain Safe Positioning: Utilize Corrosive Strike for both offense and defense, ensuring you stay out of immediate danger while still being able to contribute devastating damage from a safe distance.
  4. Execute with Precision: Use Torn-Apart Memory as a finisher on low-health targets, especially those with full Abyss Marks, to secure kills efficiently and prevent enemies from escaping.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Brody's passive, Abyss Corrosion, affect his gameplay?

Brody's passive allows him to move while winding up basic attacks, but at the cost of lower attack speed. Each basic attack deals high physical damage (140% Total Physical Attack scaling) and applies Abyss Marks, which increase his damage and movement speed against the target. This means he relies on fewer, harder-hitting attacks and benefits greatly from physical attack items.

What is the primary role of Brody's Skill 2, Corrosive Strike?

Corrosive Strike serves as Brody's primary engagement, disengagement, and crowd control tool. It allows him to dash to an enemy, dealing physical damage (70% Total Physical Attack scaling), stunning them for 0.8 seconds, and applying an Abyss Mark. The subsequent dash provides crucial repositioning or escape, making it vital for both offensive plays and survival.

Why is Blade of Despair a core item for Brody?

Blade of Despair is crucial because its Unique Passive - Despair significantly boosts Brody's execution potential. It increases his Physical Attack by 25% for 2 seconds when attacking enemies below 50% HP, taking effect before the damage is dealt. This synergizes perfectly with his ultimate, Torn-Apart Memory, allowing him to finish off low-health targets with immense burst damage.

How should Brody use his ultimate, Torn-Apart Memory, effectively?

Torn-Apart Memory is best used as an execution tool. Brody locks onto targets, dealing physical damage (165% Extra Physical Attack scaling). If targets have Abyss Marks, they are consumed for additional physical damage (72% Extra Physical Attack scaling) plus 4% of the target's lost HP per stack. Therefore, it's most effective when enemies are low on health and have multiple Abyss Marks applied, maximizing its finishing power.

What kind of heroes does Brody struggle against?

Brody can struggle against highly mobile assassins like Gusion who can quickly close distances and burst him down due to his moderate durability (40). He also finds it challenging against heroes like Freya who possess high burst damage and crowd control, making it difficult for him to maintain distance and apply his marks safely.

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