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SEASON 42 PROFILE

Spear of Quiescence

Moskov

Spear of Quiescence lets Moskov's attacks pierce the first target, while Spear of Misery stuns when it drives an enemy into a wall. Terrain decides his duels: good positioning turns one spear into crowd control and several attacks into damage across the whole line.

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16

HOW TO PLAY

Moskov guide for Season 42

DAMAGE: Physical
ATTACK: Ranged
SPECIALTY: Finisher / Chase
MAIN POSITIONS: Gold Lane
IN THE GAME SINCE: 2017

01EARLY GAME
Position so basic attacks pierce minions into the opposing laner, but avoid using Abyss Walker forward when the jungler is missing.
02MID GAME
Find the Spear of Misery wall angle before triggering Inspire. The stun ensures the opening attacks connect.
03LATE GAME
Spear of Destruction can finish a kill or change Moskov's position; in late fights, preserve the movement option when the back line is exposed.

IF / LOADOUT LAB

Three builds. One draft.

Choose the lane or job first. Hover or use the keyboard on any item, talent or emblem to see exactly what it does. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.Choose the lane or job first. Tap any item, talent or emblem to open its explanation. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.

Gold Lane Default

Default gold lane setup that rushes Moskov's attack-effect engine, then adds range and one physical-burst answer for objective fights.

10,970 GOLD

WHAT IT DOES
+15% Attack Speed. +40 Movement Speed
Attack Speed
+15%
Movement Speed
+40
WHAT IT DOES
+30% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Corrosion: Basic Attacks gain 80 extra Physical Damage and slow the target by 8% (halved for ranged Basic Attacks) for 1.5s. Stacks up to 5 times. Impulse: Basic Attacks grant 6% extra Attack Speed for 3s, capped at 5 stacks.
Attack Speed
+30%
Physical Attack
+30
Movement Speed
+5%
WHAT IT DOES
+20% Attack Speed. +35 Physical Attack. Devour: Basic attacks deal 8% of the target's current HP as extra physical damage (capped at 60 against minions). Devour: Each Basic Attack recovers (10+4* Hero Level) HP, and counts as an Attack Effect
Attack Speed
+20%
Physical Attack
+35
WHAT IT DOES
+15% Attack Speed. +55 Physical Attack. Swift: Every 1% of critical chance gained will increase attack speed by 1%. Endless Strike: After every 2 non-critical Basic Attacks. the Attack Speed of the next Basic Attack is increased by 80% (and Attack Speed cap is increased to 500%) and triggers Attack Effects an additional 2 time(s).
Attack Speed
+15%
Physical Attack
+55
WHAT IT DOES
+20% Attack Speed. +40 Physical Attack. Armor Buster: Increase Physical Penetration by 30%. Malefic Energy: Increases Basic Attack range by 12%. When hitting a target, gains 10% Movement Speed for 0.5 seconds.
Attack Speed
+20%
Physical Attack
+40
WHAT IT DOES
+10% Lifesteal. +20% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. Wind Chant (active): Become immune to all Physical Damage for 2s. (Duration is halved when used by non-marksmen).
Lifesteal
+10%
Attack Speed
+20%
Physical Attack
+30

EMBLEM + 2 STANDARD TALENTS + 1 CORE TALENT

BASE EMBLEM

Recommended emblem setup for this build.

Attack Speed: +15%
Adaptive Attack: +16
Adaptive Penetration: +10%

STANDARD TALENT

Gain 10% Extra Attack Speed.

STANDARD TALENT

Physical Attack and Magic Power gained from equipment, emblem, talents, and skills are increased by 8%.

CORE TALENT

Dealing damage with Basic Attacks increases Movement Speed by 30% for 1.5s and restores 75-180 HP (scales with level). Cooldown: 10 seconds.

BATTLE SPELL

75s

Inspire

Empowers the next six Basic Attacks for five seconds: it greatly increases Attack Speed and its cap, ignores part of the target's Hybrid Defense, and restores HP on hit.

ADAPT ITEMS AND BLESSINGS TO THE MATCH

WHAT IT DOES

+15% Attack Speed. +40 Physical Attack. +20% Crit Chance. 20% Lifesteal. Frenzy: Critical strikes grant 20% extra Attack Speed for 2 seconds.

Attack Speed: +15%
Physical Attack: +40
Crit Chance: +20%

WHAT IT DOES

+10% Lifesteal. +20% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. Wind Chant (active): Become immune to all Physical Damage for 2s. (Duration is halved when used by non-marksmen).

Lifesteal: +10%
Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +30

Haas's Claws FOR Wind of NatureUse when the enemy cannot burst Moskov through the front line and sustained lifesteal matters more than physical immunity.

WHAT IT DOES

+60 Physical Attack. Armor Buster: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.1% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 30%.

Physical Attack: +60

WHAT IT DOES

+20% Attack Speed. +40 Physical Attack. Armor Buster: Increase Physical Penetration by 30%. Malefic Energy: Increases Basic Attack range by 12%. When hitting a target, gains 10% Movement Speed for 0.5 seconds.

Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +40

Malefic Roar FOR Malefic GunUse when the enemy front line stacks Physical Defense and range is less important than scaling penetration.

WHAT IT DOES

+10% Lifesteal. +20% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. Dragon Scale: Every 4 extra Physical Attack increases Hybrid Defense by 1, up to 50 (effect is halved if Main Role is not Fighter). Lifeline: When taking damage that reduces HP below 30%, gains a (120*Hero Level) shield (increases with level) and 50% Movement Speed that rapidly decays over 3 seconds. This effect has a 60 seconds cooldown.

Lifesteal: +10%
Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +30

WHAT IT DOES

+10% Lifesteal. +20% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. Wind Chant (active): Become immune to all Physical Damage for 2s. (Duration is halved when used by non-marksmen).

Lifesteal: +10%
Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +30

Rose Gold Meteor FOR Wind of NatureUse against magic or mixed burst where Wind Chant will not stop the first engage.

IF / KIT

Abilities at a glance

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IF / LIVE META

Moskov in ranked and pro play

AUTOMATIC SNAPSHOT13 Oct 2026

CURRENT TIERC

WIN RATE: 49.96%
PICK RATE: 1.11%
BAN RATE: 0.3%
WIN-RATE CHANGE: -0.25 pp

OUR READING

Moskov sits close to the middle of the field. The draft and player execution currently matter more than a headline number.

Seven-day ranked data, updated 13 Oct 2026 · MLBBHub · cross-checked with MLBB.io

Historical tournament snapshot, checked 13 Oct 2026

PRO / MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026USED IN COMPETITION

PICKS: 37
RECORD: 20-17
BANS: 13
DRAFT PRESENCE: 44.25%

Moskov has appeared in the tournament draft 50 times. This is tournament context, not a global verdict on the hero.

Tournament statistics · Liquipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

PATCH ARCHIVE

Every buff, nerf and adjustment

IF / PATCH TRACKER

Moskov's full patch history

Every documented buff, nerf and adjustment, ordered from the latest patch backwards.

11documented patches

11 patches shown

v2.1.67ADJUSTMENT
22 April 2026
- ADJUSTMENTBase HP: 2255 → 2380
- ADJUSTMENTHP Growth: 143 → 140
- ADJUSTMENTBase Physical Defense: 16 → 18
- ADJUSTMENTSkill 1: Mana Cost: 25-50 → 50-75
- ADJUSTMENTSkill 2: Mana Cost: 80-130 → 90 at all levels
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v1.6.18ADJUSTMENT
- BUFFAttack Range: 4.2 → 4.4
- ADJUSTMENTFixed an issue where the enhanced Basic Attack's attack range is slightly lower than normal Basic Attack's.
- BUFFSkill 1: Mana Cost: 60-85 → 45-70
- BUFFSkill 2: Skill Range: 4.2 → 4.4
- BUFFSkill 2: Initial Damage: 140-240 + 40% Total Physical Attack → 300-450 + 60% Total Physical Attack
- NERFSkill 2: Extra Damage: 210-360 + 60% Total Physical Attack → 200-275 + 30% Total Physical Attack
- NERFSkill 2: Stun durations when the target collides with enemy heroes/obstacles are unified to 1.5s.
- BUFFUltimate: Enemies behind the primary target will also be slowed.
- ADJUSTMENTUltimate: Slow Effect: 80% for 0.8s → 30%-90% for 1.5s (scales with flying distance)
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v1.5.62ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTEnhanced his ability to farm and fight in the early to mid game.
- BUFFSkill 1: Attack Speed Increase: 20%-70% → 40%-70%
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v1.5.46ADJUSTMENT
- BUFFPassive: Penetration Damage of Basic Attacks: 0.54-1.1 → 0.68-1.1
- BUFFPassive: Penetration Damage after is cast: 0.64-1.2 → 0.78-1.2
- ADJUSTMENTPassive: Moskov throws out the Spear of Destruction after powering up shortly, dealing Physical Damage to enemies along a straight line. The spear disappears when hitting an enemy hero, dealing higher Physical Damage to enemies behind them.
- ADJUSTMENTPassive: Updated Moskov's voice-overs and skill descriptions.
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Open the earlier archive · 7 patches

v1.4.94ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAdjusted label specialty - Push/Burst to Reap/Chase.
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v1.3.44BUFF
- BUFFSpear of Destruction: Increased the releasing speed of the skill and the flying speed of the spear.
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v1.2.48ADJUSTMENT
- BUFFMana cost reduced by 15.
- ADJUSTMENTNow damage caused by penetration ability cannot reduce cooldown anymore.
- ADJUSTMENTInstead, if the basic attack hits the target (no restriction on specific heroes), it will reduce the skills’ cooldown by 0.7 seconds (instead of original 0.5 seconds).
- BUFFTeleporting range increases from 3 to 3.5.
- BUFFCasting range increases from 3.4 to 4.
- ADJUSTMENTThe skill can be used on jungle monsters.
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v1.2.22BUFF
- BUFFAttack speed increase after skill cast adjusted from 20/26%/32%/38%/44%/50% to 20/28%/36%/44%/52%/60%
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v1.1.84ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTPenetration damage adjusted from 1.1 for all level to 0.4~1.1(increases with level).
- NERFIncreased attack speed adjusted from 30/40%/50%/60%/70%/80% to 20/26%/32%/38%/44%/50%
- ADJUSTMENTPenetration damage adjusted from 1.3 for all level to 0.5~1.2 (increases with level).
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v1.1.68ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTRecommended gear sets have been adjusted.
- ADJUSTMENTBasic attack’s penetration damage has been decreased from 1.2-fold to 1.1-fold.
- ADJUSTMENTAfter using 'Abyss Walker, penetration now deal 1.3-fold damage (was 1.5-fold). *Meantime, penetration damage will no longer be done to turrets.
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v1.1.64ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTTwilight Dragon wall.png ,160 × 1,206
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THE DRAFT

Moskov in the draft: strengths, counters and teammates

GOOD INTO

Gloo offers several aligned bodies, while Beatrix relies on positions Spear of Misery can punish near a wall.

GlooTank

JoyAssassin

FannyAssassin

WATCH OUT FOR

Cyclops locks Moskov down after Abyss Walker, and Ruby interrupts the sustained attack time he needs.

AamonAssassin

HanabiMarksman

KarinaAssassin

WORKS WELL WITH

Harith forces enemies to cluster around an area, while Baxia holds the front so Moskov can find a piercing line.

Popol and KupaMarksman

FaramisSupport / Mage

MarcelSupport

See all 5 counters, favorable matchups and best teammates for Moskov

COLLECTION

Moskov skins: catalogue and acquisition

Confirmed availability4

AVAILABLE

Spear of Bone Dragon

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 269 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 269 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Javelin Champion

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 749 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 749 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Decapitator

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 599 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 599 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Blood Spear

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 899 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 899 Diamonds.

Limited and upcoming6

EVENT / UPCOMING

Snake Eye Commander

ORIGIN / EVENTMay 2017 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the May 2017 StarLight Pass. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Yasha

ORIGIN / EVENTRanked Season 7 reward

It was obtainable through the Ranked Season 7 reward. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Twilight Dragon

ORIGIN / EVENTLucky Box draw; recorded release in January 2019

It was obtainable through the Lucky Box draw; recorded release in January 2019. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Doom Incarnate

ORIGIN / EVENTABYSS event; recorded release on 7 October 2023

It was obtainable through the ABYSS event; recorded release on 7 October 2023. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Violet Spear

ORIGIN / EVENTMay 2023 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the May 2023 StarLight Pass. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Infernal Wrymlord

ORIGIN / EVENTALLSTAR 2024 event; recorded release on 6 April 2024

It was obtainable through the ALLSTAR 2024 event; recorded release on 6 April 2024. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

QUICK ANSWERS

The questions players ask about Moskov

01What is the best lane for Moskov?

Moskov is currently played mainly in Gold Lane. The guide separates the recommended builds by lane or job, so choose that tab before copying the six items.

02Which Moskov build should I use?

Start with «Gold Lane Default». The other options, «Front-to-Back Anti-Tank» and «CC-Heavy Survival», are there for a different lane or match-up; they are not cosmetic variations.

03Which heroes counter Moskov?

Aamon, Hanabi and Karina are the first counters to consider. Cyclops locks Moskov down after Abyss Walker, and Ruby interrupts the sustained attack time he needs.

04Which Moskov skins can be obtained now?

4 non-default skins have confirmed availability at this review. 6 more are limited or upcoming, with the original acquisition method recorded. Check the current event or shop in your client before spending.

Moskov

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16