Alpha Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Fighter
- Lane: Jungle, Exp Lane
- Specialty: Charge, Damage
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 48.2%
- Ban Rate: 1.3%
# Alpha A formidable cyborg warrior engineered by Laboratory 1718, Alpha represents the culmination of decades of unethical scientific pursuit—a purely synthetic being designed with unwavering loyalty to his creators and unmatched combat capabilities. ## Background Laboratory 1718 emerged from ideological conflict within the scientific community. Dr. Baker, a visionary researcher, separated from the prestigious Eruditio institution fifty years prior, establishing his island laboratory to pursue human augmentation and biological enhancement. His noble intentions, however, became corrupted when Professor Giraad and other radical scientists gradually seized control, transforming the facility into a hub of morally dubious experimentation aimed at weaponizing human subjects. Among the facility's scientists was Octavius, an Eruditio defector with an ambitious but previously rejected vision: the "Alpha-Beta Project," which sought to create mechanically perfect twins possessing genuine consciousness and superhuman abilities. The concept languished in obscurity until circumstances changed dramatically. The augmented soldier Saber, tormented by neural manipulation imposed by the laboratory's systems, orchestrated a catastrophic rebellion that devastated much of the facility. The rampage destroyed Octavius's experimental wing, obliterating Beta while leaving Alpha's consciousness core intact. Saber's escape simultaneously sabotaged Professor Giraad's primary weapons program, rendering the administrator politically vulnerable. Seizing this opportunity, Octavius presented a compelling alternative: rather than autonomous cyborgs prone to betrayal, a synthetically created human with engineered loyalty would serve Laboratory 1718's interests more reliably. The institution's vast resources materialized into Alpha's completion—a mechanical humanoid clad in imposing armor, possessing cutting-edge weaponry and power systems exceeding all previous synthetic creations. ## Development Despite his inception as a puppet subordinate to Octavius, Alpha's programming contained an unexpected anomaly: genuine consciousness began manifesting within his neural architecture. Upon activation, he experienced an immediate and profound connection with Beta, their linked consciousness creating a bond transcending mere mechanical similarity. When Saber destroyed Beta during his escape, Alpha experienced something he could not initially comprehend—an emotion that defined his existence: hatred born from losing his brother. Confronting Saber during a subsequent encounter, Alpha nearly fell to the traitor's blade before Beta intervened sacrificially. Intriguingly, Saber deliberately spared both siblings, instead challenging them philosophically: declaring them "soulless" machines incapable of genuine strength. The cryptic provocation haunted Alpha profoundly. Carrying the injured Beta through clearing skies, Alpha resolved to pursue both vengeance and self-discovery. If the "soul" represented true power—as Saber's mockery suggested—then Alpha would cultivate his own through relentless advancement, determined to prove that synthetic life possessed depths matching any natural being.
Alpha Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Alpha holds a 48.2% win rate, a situational pick that requires specific matchups to perform well. This places Alpha in the C-tier category for the current patch.
Alpha is typically played as a Fighter in the Jungle, Exp Lane lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Charge/Damage.
How to beat Alpha: The most effective counters in the current patch are Bruno, Argus, Tigreal. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Alpha.
Who Alpha counters: Alpha has favorable matchups against Granger, Aldous, Atlas, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Alpha: Alpha achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Benedetta, Moskov, Gatotkaca. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Alpha.
Alpha Skills
- Beta, Advance! (Passive): When Alpha uses a skill, Beta will be summoned to attack. Enemies that are hit by Beta 2 time(s) will be <font color="a6aafb">Locked On</font>. <font color="a6aafb">Locked On</font>: After Alpha deals damage to the target, Beta will fire a laser at them, dealing 80<font color="fba51f"> (+80% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="ffe63c">(+8*Hero Level)</font> <font color="ffe63c">True Damage</font> and briefly applying a powerful slow effect. This skill only deals 75% damage to Creeps.
- Rotary Impact: Alpha unleashes an energy wave in the target direction, dealing 100<font color="fba51f"> (+90% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in its path and slowing them by 40% for 1s. Beta then strafes enemies along the same path, dealing 60<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="ffe63c">True Damage</font>.
- Force Swing: After a short delay, Alpha swings his blade in the target direction, dealing 180<font color="fba51f"> (+100% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in a fan-shaped area and restoring 40<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Extra Physical Attack)</font> HP for each enemy hit. Beta then strafes enemies in the same area, dealing 60<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="ffe63c">True Damage</font>.
- Spear of Alpha: Beta dives to the target location, dealing 100<font color="fba51f"> (+20% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies hit and stunning them for 1s. Alpha then leaps towards the same location, knocking enemies in his path airborne and carrying them to the landing location. Alpha then slams down, dealing 250<font color="fba51f"> (+100% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> and slowing the enemies by 40% for 1.5s. Beta then attacks the same area 5 times, dealing 15<font color="fba51f"> (+30% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="ffe63c">True Damage</font> each time.
Best Counters for Alpha
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Alpha in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Alpha Counters
Alpha is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Alpha
These heroes work best alongside Alpha in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Alpha
Top item builds for Alpha in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: