Gloo Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Tank
- Lane: Exp Lane, Roam
- Specialty: Regen, Control
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 56.3%
- Ban Rate: 79.0%
# Gloo A gelatinous amalgamation of sentient microorganisms, Gloo represents one of the world's most unusual intelligent lifeforms—capable of independent thought yet functioning as a collective consciousness when merged into a unified form. ## Origin and Discovery The Gloo's existence remained unknown to the wider world until a Moniyan soldier's harrowing survival of the Second Regiment's decimation in the Barren Lands. Lost and disoriented in the perpetually shrouded Shadow Swamp, the delirious soldier experienced an inexplicable compulsion that seized control of his body, propelling him through the corrupted wetlands at impossible speeds. This involuntary journey culminated at the ruins of an ancient, vine-wrapped temple—a structure conspicuously out of place within the swamp's desolate landscape. Upon investigating the site, the soldier encountered diminutive gelatinous creatures no larger than coal chunks. As he approached, countless individuals emerged and methodically assembled into a towering beast, rendering him unconscious from sheer terror. He later awoke safely on the Barren Lands' border, his ordeal dismissed by the empire as fever-induced delusion. Years later, a Moniyan magic student discovered corroborating accounts of these entities within the Elven text "Azrya." Consulting the Academy's dean Eudora confirmed the soldier's experience: he had encountered a migration of Gloo specimens latching onto him to traverse the swamp's treacherous terrain back to their home. ## Nature and Society Gloo exist as individual organisms—colloquially termed "Goos"—capable of complex neural synchronization through a specialized secretion. This gelatinous coating facilitates communication networks among constituent members, allowing them to merge at will into larger composite forms. Organizational hierarchy within the collective determines behavioral control and collective decision-making. Their intelligence manifests primarily in coordination and pranks directed at neighboring Elves. Prior to the Abyss's encroachment, the Gloo inhabited Azrya's deepest forests undisturbed, peacefully coexisting with their environment and fiercely defending their sacred temple through intimidation rather than genuine conflict. Their civilization exemplified wisdom through isolation and harmony through restraint. ## Present Circumstances The Abyss's corruption fundamentally altered Gloo's trajectory, forcing them to resist encroaching darkness while maintaining their inherent goodness. This crisis now demands their participation in broader struggles against external threats, fundamentally reshaping their isolated existence.
Gloo Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Gloo holds a 56.3% win rate, making Gloo one of the strongest picks in the current Mythic meta. This places Gloo in the S-tier category for the current patch.
With a 79.0% ban rate, Gloo is frequently targeted in draft phase, which reflects the hero's high impact and threat level in competitive play.
Gloo is typically played as a Tank in the Exp Lane, Roam lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Regen/Control.
How to beat Gloo: The most effective counters in the current patch are Brody, Minotaur, Uranus. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Gloo.
Who Gloo counters: Gloo has favorable matchups against Jawhead, Aulus, Chou, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Gloo: Gloo achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Atlas, Kadita, Cyclops. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Gloo.
Gloo Skills
- Stick, Stick (Passive): Enemies gain a stack of <font color="a6aafb">Sticky</font> each time they're hit by Gloo's skills, decreasing their Movement Speed by 4% for 6s. Stacks up to 5. Each stack of <font color="a6aafb">Sticky</font> on an enemy reduces their damage dealt to Gloo by 3%.
- Slam, Slam: Gloo reaches out and slams the ground, dealing 80<font color="62f8fe"> (+80% Total Magic Power)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> to the enemy. At the final location, a <font color="a6aafb">Goo</font> is left behind that explodes after 3s to deal 300<font color="26e407"> (+12% Extra Max HP)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> to nearby enemies and immobilize them for 1s. If Gloo touches the <font color="a6aafb">Goo</font>, it will explode immediately, reset the skill's cooldown, and heal Gloo for 2.5% of Max HP if the explosion hits an enemy (doubled if it hits an enemy hero).
- Spread, Spread: Gloo splits into Goos, dealing 100<font color="62f8fe"> (+80% Total Magic Power)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> to enemies in a fan-shaped area and immobilizing them for 0.5s. While split, Gloo gains 10% Movement Speed and deals 80<font color="62f8fe"> (+15% Total Magic Power)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> every 0.25s to enemies it touches, lasting 4s. If this skill hits a <font color="a6aafb">Goo</font>, Gloo will charge over to merge with it, dragging enemies in its path in the same direction for a distance.
- Grab, Grab: Unlocked when any enemy hero has full <font color="a6aafb">Sticky</font> stacks. Gloo attaches itself to the target enemy hero for up to 9s, recovering 25% of its Max HP. For the duration, its Basic Attacks are converted to deal 30<font color="62f8fe"> (+50% Total Magic Power)</font> <font color="26e407"> (+6% Extra Max HP)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font>, and it transfers 80% of the damage it receives (excluding damage from turrets) to its host. If the target dies while attached, this skill's cooldown is reduced to 5s.
Best Counters for Gloo
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Gloo in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Gloo Counters
Gloo is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Gloo
These heroes work best alongside Gloo in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Gloo
Top item builds for Gloo in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: