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Mobile Legends/Heroes/Ruby
IF / MLBB#029

SEASON 41 PROFILE

Little Red Hood

Ruby

FighterEXP Lane

Let's Dance turns spell vamp into Ruby's main defence and lets her dash after every cast. Don't Run, Wolf King! interrupts enemies around her, while I'm Offended! drags several targets into the position she chooses.

DATA REVIEWED 24.08.2026 · PATCH 2.1.95

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01

HOW TO PLAY

Ruby guide for Season 41

DAMAGE
Physical
ATTACK
Melee
SPECIALTY
Crowd Control / Regen
MAIN POSITIONS
EXP Lane
IN THE GAME SINCE
2017
  1. 01EARLY GAME

    In EXP Lane, use Be Good! across both wave and opponent, then dash towards the side that moves Ruby away from a possible gank.

  2. 02MID GAME

    Use the short passive dashes to dodge and close space. Don't Run, Wolf King! should interrupt an enemy skill, not be cast blindly for damage.

  3. 03LATE GAME

    In a large fight, drag with I'm Offended! towards your team or away from the back line. The hook's direction matters as much as the number of targets.

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.

EXP Sustain Control

Default EXP setup for games where Ruby farms War Axe into Queen's Wings, then uses Flicker angles to turn sustain into reliable crowd control.

11,040 GOLD
  1. WHAT IT DOES

    +18 Magic Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Fortitude: CC and Slow Duration Reduced by 30%

    Magic Defense
    +18
    Movement Speed
    +40
  2. WHAT IT DOES

    +400 HP. +8% Spell Vamp. +35 Physical Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Fighting Spirit: Attacks grants 12 extra Physical Attack per second for 4 seconds, up to 6 stacks. Deals 10% extra True Damage based on the damage dealt (no damage reduction counted) at full stacks. (Marksmen, Mages, and Supports only receive 50% of these stacked effects.)

    HP
    +400
    Spell Vamp
    +8%
    Physical Attack
    +35
    Cooldown Reduction
    +10%
  3. WHAT IT DOES

    +600 HP. +10% Spell Vamp. +40 Adaptive Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Demonize: When HP drops below 40%, gains 30% Damage Reduction for 3 seconds and reduces the skill cooldown by 2 seconds. This effect has a 60 seconds cooldown. Defiance: For every 1% HP lost, damage is increased by 0.25%, up to 15%

    HP
    +600
    Spell Vamp
    +10%
    Adaptive Attack
    +40
    Cooldown Reduction
    +10%
  4. WHAT IT DOES

    +850 HP. +20 Physical Defense. +20 Magic Defense. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Bless: Received Shield and HP Regen effects are increased by 25%.

    HP
    +850
    Physical Defense
    +20
    Magic Defense
    +20
    Cooldown Reduction
    +10%
  5. WHAT IT DOES

    +40 Physical Defense. +5% Movement Speed. +40 Magic Defense. Fortress Shield: For each enemy hero within 5 units, Hybrid Defense is increased by 8, up to 40. Lifebane: Reduces Shield and HP Regen effects of nearby enemies within 5 units to 60% of normal for 1 second.

    Physical Defense
    +40
    Movement Speed
    +5%
    Magic Defense
    +40
  6. WHAT IT DOES

    +800 HP. +15 Physical Defense. Immortal: Revives 2.5s after death and gaining 16% Max HP and 220-1200 shield (scales with level) that lasts for 3s. (210 cooldown).

    HP
    +800
    Physical Defense
    +15
EMBLEM + 2 STANDARD TALENTS + 1 CORE TALENT
BASE EMBLEM

Recommended emblem setup for this build.

Hybrid Lifesteal
+10%
Adaptive Attack
+16
Hybrid Defense
+8
STANDARD TALENT

Gain 8 extra Physical & Magic Defense.

STANDARD TALENT

Gain 6% Spell Vamp. Each hero kill or assist grants an additional 0.5% Spell Vamp, up to 12 stacks.

CORE TALENT

Brave Smite: Dealing skill damage to an enemy hero recovers 5% Max HP. CD: 6 seconds.

BATTLE SPELL
120s
Flicker

Blinks the hero a short distance in the chosen direction. It can be used to engage, reposition, escape, or cross some walls.

ADAPT ITEMS AND BLESSINGS TO THE MATCH
WHAT IT DOES

+18 Physical Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20

Physical Defense
+18
Movement Speed
+40
↔
WHAT IT DOES

+18 Magic Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Fortitude: CC and Slow Duration Reduced by 30%

Magic Defense
+18
Movement Speed
+40

Warrior Boots FOR Tough BootsUse into physical EXP lanes when crowd control is light and early armor decides whether Ruby can hold the wave.

WHAT IT DOES

+900 HP. +2 HP Regen. +48 Magic Defense. Shield: Upon taking Magic Damage, gains 25% Magic Damage Reduction for 3s (applies before taking damage). Regains this effect 5s after leaving combat.

HP
+900
HP Regen
+2
Magic Defense
+48
↔
WHAT IT DOES

+40 Physical Defense. +5% Movement Speed. +40 Magic Defense. Fortress Shield: For each enemy hero within 5 units, Hybrid Defense is increased by 8, up to 40. Lifebane: Reduces Shield and HP Regen effects of nearby enemies within 5 units to 60% of normal for 1 second.

Physical Defense
+40
Movement Speed
+5%
Magic Defense
+40

Athena's Shield FOR Dominance IceUse against one-shot magic burst that can remove Ruby before Queen's Wings or Brave Smite can stabilize the fight.

WHAT IT DOES

+920 HP. +4 HP Regen. +40 Physical Defense. Deter: When hit by a skill, reduces the attacker's Physical Damage by 6% for 2s (this effect stacks up to 3 times).

HP
+920
HP Regen
+4
Physical Defense
+40
↔
WHAT IT DOES

+40 Physical Defense. +5% Movement Speed. +40 Magic Defense. Fortress Shield: For each enemy hero within 5 units, Hybrid Defense is increased by 8, up to 40. Lifebane: Reduces Shield and HP Regen effects of nearby enemies within 5 units to 60% of normal for 1 second.

Physical Defense
+40
Movement Speed
+5%
Magic Defense
+40

Antique Cuirass FOR Dominance IceUse when the main threat is repeated physical skill damage rather than healing, shields, or attack speed.

WHAT IT DOES

+600 HP. +20 Physical Defense. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Brute Force: Each second after dealing damage, gain 6 Adaptive Attack and 2% extra Movement Speed for 4 seconds, up to 6 stacks. Gain 15% extra Control Duration Reduction at full stacks.

HP
+600
Physical Defense
+20
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
↔
WHAT IT DOES

+40 Physical Defense. +5% Movement Speed. +40 Magic Defense. Fortress Shield: For each enemy hero within 5 units, Hybrid Defense is increased by 8, up to 40. Lifebane: Reduces Shield and HP Regen effects of nearby enemies within 5 units to 60% of normal for 1 second.

Physical Defense
+40
Movement Speed
+5%
Magic Defense
+40

Brute Force Breastplate FOR Dominance IceUse when Ruby needs movement speed and control-duration reduction to keep spacing through long objective fights.

IF / KIT

Abilities at a glance

Hover or use the keyboard on any ability to read exactly what it does in game.Tap any ability to open its in-game explanation. Tap elsewhere to close it.

  1. HOW IT WORKS

    Ruby gains 6%–20% Spell Vamp, based on her level, and inherits 125% of Spell Vamp effects. Her Basic Attacks cannot trigger Lifesteal. After casting a skill, Ruby can dash a short distance and gains 7.5 Physical and Magic Defense for 4 seconds, based on her level. This defense bonus stacks up to 3 times.

  2. HOW IT WORKS

    Ruby swings her scythe, dealing 90 Physical Damage to enemies hit. She then unleashes a shockwave in the same direction, dealing 90 Physical Damage to enemies hit and slowing them by 40% for 1 second.

  3. HOW IT WORKS

    Ruby swings her scythe twice. Each swing deals 60–185 Physical Damage to nearby enemies, stuns them for 0.5 seconds and slowly pulls them toward her.

  4. HOW IT WORKS

    Ruby sweeps her scythe in the target direction, dealing 200–480 Physical Damage to enemies hit, pulling them toward her, and stunning them for 0.5 seconds.

IF / LIVE META

Ruby in ranked and pro play

AUTOMATIC SNAPSHOT24 Aug 2026
CURRENT TIERC
WIN RATE
49.3%
PICK RATE
0.4%
BAN RATE
0.57%
WIN-RATE CHANGE
-0.19 pp
OUR READING

Ruby is a niche choice here. The result is worth watching, but a low pick rate means it should not be read in isolation.

Seven-day ranked data, updated 24 Aug 2026 · MLBBHub · cross-checked with MLBB.io

PRO / MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026USED IN COMPETITION
PICKS
10
RECORD
7-3
BANS
6
DRAFT PRESENCE
14.16%

Ruby has appeared in the tournament draft 16 times. This is tournament context, not a global verdict on the hero.

Tournament statistics · Liquipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
02

PATCH ARCHIVE

Every buff, nerf and adjustment

IF / PATCH TRACKER

Ruby's full patch history

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

9documented patches

9 patches shown

  1. v2.1.88BUFF
    17 June 2026
    • BUFFPassive: Spell Vamp Ratio: 125% → 75%. Increases Lifesteal ratio by 1% for every 1% HP lost, up to 150%.
    • BUFFSkill 1: Scythe Damage: 90 (+ 70%-130% Total Physical Attack) → 280-480 (+ 110% Total Physical Attack)
    • BUFFSkill 1: Shockwave Damage: 90 (+ 70%-130% Total Physical Attack) → 140-240 (+ 55% Total Physical Attack)
    • BUFFUltimate: Base Damage: 200-480 → 600-1200
    • BUFFUltimate: Cooldown: 26-20s → 40-30s
    Check original notes · MLBBHub
  2. v1.8.08ADJUSTMENT
    • NERFSkill 1: Base Damage: 90-215 → 90 at all levels
    • BUFFSkill 1: Total Physical Attack Bonus: 70%-95% → 70-130%
    • BUFFSkill 1: Cooldown: 4s at all levels → 4-3s (scales with level)
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  3. v1.5.78ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENT's passed on his recent burning fighting spirit to Ruby, and she's got even more capable with her scythe. Now she's nimbler than before and unleashes her moves with ease. Her obsession with offensive tactics means her jumping abilities have regressed somewhat, however.
    • NERFPassive: Defense granted by each jump: 9 + (2.4 * Hero Level) → 9 + (1.8 * Hero Level)
    • BUFFSkill 1: Mana Cost: 40 → 25
    • BUFFUltimate: Slightly reduced skill frontswing.
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  4. v1.5.46ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENTadjusted Swapped Primary/Secondary Role to Fighter/Tank
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
Open the earlier archive · 5 patches
  1. v1.5.18ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENTWe've weakened her ability to take damage in the early game.
    • NERFAttributes: Base HP: 2659 → 2509
    • NERFAttributes: Base Physical Defense: 23 → 18
    • NERFAttributes: Base Magic Defense: 10 → 5
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  2. v1.5.08ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENTAs a special Tank hero, Ruby can restore HP and enhance defense to absorb a large amount of damage by casting skills and leaping continuously. We would like to strengthen her feature. Therefore, we have greatly reduced the cooldown of mana regen speed of her Skill 1 but nerfed her in some other aspects in order to keep the balance. What's more, we have optimized the area of effect of her Skill 2 and the distance of her leaps to make the combo smoother.|
    • BUFFSkill 1: Cooldown adjusted from 6-4 to 4s at all levels.
    • NERFSkill 1: Physical Attack Bonus adjusted from 90% at all levels to 65%-90%.
    • BUFFSkill 2: The area of effect increased by 10%.
    • ADJUSTMENTUltimate: Optimized the distance and speed of her leaps.
    • NERFUltimate: The Physical & Magic Defense gain adjusted from 23-40 to 12-45.
    • NERFUltimate: The inherited Physical Lifesteal: 125% → 115%.
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  3. v1.4.94ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENTadded specialty Added label specialty - Crowd Control to Crowd Control/Regen.
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  4. v1.4.86ADJUSTMENT
    • BUFFIncreased the Physical Lifesteal from 5% to 10%.
    • ADJUSTMENTAdjusted the Jump Physical Defense Gain from 17.6 (+1.6 per level, Maximum: 40) to 23.2 (+1.2 per level, Maximum: 40).
    • ADJUSTMENTShockwave Damage now does the same damage as Slash Damage.
    • BUFFIncreased the Basic Damage from 150/2-350/2 to 160/2-360/2.
    • BUFFIncreased the Physical Attack Ratio from 60% to 90%.
    • ADJUSTMENTDon't Run, Wolf King!: Damage Bonus from Outer Ring.
    • BUFFDon't Run, Wolf King!: Increased the Physical Attack Ratio from 180% to 200%.
    • ADJUSTMENTDon't Run, Wolf King!: Adjusted the Basic Damage from 205-475 to 200-480.
    • NERFDon't Run, Wolf King!: Reduced the Base HP from 2859 to 2659.
    • ADJUSTMENTDon't Run, Wolf King!: Increased the Base Physical Attack from 114 to 129.
    • ADJUSTMENTDon't Run, Wolf King!: Reduced the Physical Attack Growth from 8 to 7.
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
  5. v1.4.76ADJUSTMENT
    • ADJUSTMENTadded role Added Role Tank.
    Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
03

THE DRAFT

Ruby in the draft: strengths, counters and teammates

GOOD INTO

Sun fills the area with targets for Ruby's skills, while Argus remains nearby long enough for her to heal.

SunFighterEsmeraldaTank / MageGlooTank
WATCH OUT FOR

Lolita can stop the ranged opening, and X.Borg punishes Ruby without accepting the short trade she controls.

AldousFighterX.BorgFighterPhoveusFighter
WORKS WELL WITH

Faramis sustains the group after the pull, and Mathilda offers an exit once Ruby has spent her dashes.

YveMageChipSupport / TankEstesSupport

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

04

COLLECTION

Ruby skins: what you can get right now

Available now3

Cat Girl, a Ruby skin
AVAILABLE
Cat Girl
ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 269 Diamonds

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

Hidden Orchid Butterfly, a Ruby skin
AVAILABLE
Hidden Orchid Butterfly
ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 599 Diamonds

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

Soul Reaper, a Ruby skin
AVAILABLE
Soul Reaper
ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 749 Diamonds

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

Locked right now7

Edelweiss, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Edelweiss
ORIGIN / EVENTthe StarLight Shop, in exchange for StarLight Fragments

It was obtainable through the StarLight Shop, in exchange for StarLight Fragments. It is not currently available.

Lady Zombie, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Lady Zombie
ORIGIN / EVENTLucky Box draw; recorded release on 5 November 2019

It was obtainable through the Lucky Box draw; recorded release on 5 November 2019. It is not currently available.

Pirate Parrot, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Pirate Parrot
ORIGIN / EVENTOctober 2021 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the October 2021 StarLight Pass. It is not currently available.

Prismatic Plume, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Prismatic Plume
ORIGIN / EVENTGrand Collection event

It was obtainable through the Grand Collection event. It is not currently available.

Mecha Maiden, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Mecha Maiden
ORIGIN / EVENTThe Aspirants event; recorded release on 7 October 2023

It was obtainable through The Aspirants event; recorded release on 7 October 2023. It is not currently available.

Crescent Dervish, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Crescent Dervish
ORIGIN / EVENTGolden Month event; recorded release on 28 February 2025

It was obtainable through the Golden Month event; recorded release on 28 February 2025. It is not currently available.

Neon Edge, a Ruby skin
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Neon Edge
ORIGIN / EVENTGolden Month event; recorded release on 28 February 2025

It was obtainable through the Golden Month event; recorded release on 28 February 2025. It is not currently available.

05

QUICK ANSWERS

The questions players ask about Ruby

01What is the best lane for Ruby?+

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

02Which Ruby build should I use?+

Start with «EXP Sustain Control». The other options, «EXP Vengeance Brawler» and «Roam Catch Frontline», are there for a different lane or match-up; they are not cosmetic variations.

03Which heroes counter Ruby?+

Aldous, X.Borg and Phoveus are the first counters to consider. Lolita can stop the ranged opening, and X.Borg punishes Ruby without accepting the short trade she controls.

04Which Ruby skins can be obtained now?+

3 skins are marked as obtainable right now. 7 more are kept in the vault with the event or shop where each one originally appeared.

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