Minotaur Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Tank, Support
- Lane: Roam
- Specialty: Crowd Control
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 53.1%
- Ban Rate: 8.0%
# Minotaur A fierce warrior prince driven by both unrelenting strength and deep remorse, Minotaur represents the struggle between raw power and disciplined leadership. ## Background The ancient civilization of Minoa once flourished in the Agelta Drylands, connected to neighboring western kingdoms through the prosperous Emerald Road. At the height of this advanced society stood Prince Minotaur, whose combat prowess and ferocious temperament made him legendary throughout the realm. Fueled by passionate intensity, the prince demonstrated devastating physical dominance in battle, overwhelming nearly every opponent through sheer force and aggression. The populace revered him as a warrior without peer. However, the aging king recognized a troubling flaw in his heir. Despite his battlefield triumphs, Minotaur's impulsive nature and savage demeanor rendered him unfit for the responsibilities of kingship. To temper his son's character, the monarch devised a fateful trial: the prince must defeat an unknown challenger in unarmed combat to prove his readiness to rule. Minotaur entered the arena with absolute confidence, relying on his proven tactics of overwhelming force. Yet his mysterious opponent proved far more resilient and tactically superior, systematically dismantling the prince's offensive until exhaustion claimed his advantage. The crowd celebrated the graceful victor as Minotaur seethed with humiliation and rage. In a moment of uncontrolled fury, the prince seized his fallen opponent's extended hand and brutally assaulted him, only to discover beneath the mask the face of his own father. The dying king's final counsel—to shoulder kingly responsibility and preserve Minoan glory—crystallized Minotaur's anguish into purpose. Seeking redemption, the prince withdrew into the Minoan Labyrinth, the ancestral burial ground, where he underwent rigorous training to master his destructive impulses and harness his rage as a controlled force. His transformation proved premature. A catastrophic explosion from the Twilight Orb obliterated Minoa, leaving only the Labyrinth intact. As Minotaur rushed toward his homeland, a fragment of the shattered orb sealed the entrance, trapping him in eternal slumber. This fragment would eventually manifest as Lunox before departing. ## Present Day Upon awakening to a world transformed by time, Minotaur learned from Aldous, the Labyrinth's guardian, that his civilization had crumbled to dust centuries past. Refusing to accept this tragedy, the prince—guided by his father's dying words—resolved to locate his remaining people and restore Minoan civilization. His solitary footprints stretch endlessly across the sands, a testament to his unyielding quest.
Minotaur Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Minotaur holds a 53.1% win rate, making Minotaur one of the strongest picks in the current Mythic meta. This places Minotaur in the S-tier category for the current patch.
Minotaur sees a 8.0% ban rate, indicating moderate threat perception among players at high rank.
Minotaur is typically played as a Tank, Support in the Roam lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Crowd Control.
How to beat Minotaur: The most effective counters in the current patch are Ling, Arlott, Estes. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Minotaur.
Who Minotaur counters: Minotaur has favorable matchups against Hayabusa, Paquito, Valir, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Minotaur: Minotaur achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Brody, Khufra, Arlott. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Minotaur.
Minotaur Skills
- Rage Incarnate (Passive): After casting a skill, Minotaur gains <font color="a6aafb">Motivation</font>, recovering HP equal to 5 (+1*Hero Level)% of damage taken from enemy heroes for 3s. <font color="a6aafb">Enraged State</font>: <font color="a6aafb">Motivation</font> HP recovery is increased to 200%.
- Despair Stomp: Minotaur jumps to the target location, dealing 280<font color="fba51f"> (+60% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in the area and briefly knocking them airborne. Enemies hit will also be slowed by 40% while Minotaur enhances his Basic Attacks to deal <font color="26e407"> (+3% Total HP)</font> extra <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> for 2s. <font color="a6aafb">Enraged</font>: Increases the AOE range and the damage dealt by <font color="26e407"> (+3% Total HP)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font>.
- Motivation Roar: Minotaur heals himself and the nearby ally with the lowest HP, recovering 220<font color="62f8fe"> (+60% Total Magic Power)</font> HP for both of them and healing himself for an additional 8% of his lost HP. <font color="a6aafb">Enraged</font>: Minotaur heals himself and all nearby allied heroes.
- Minoan Fury: Minotaur enters <font color="a6aafb">Enraged</font> state and smashes the ground 3 times. The first 2 hits deal 180<font color="fba51f"> (+85% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to nearby enemies and slow them by 60%, while the final hit deals 200<font color="ffe63c"> (+85% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="ffe63c">True Damage</font> and knocks targets airborne for 0.8s. Minotaur is immune to control effects during this attack. The <font color="a6aafb">Enraged</font> state lasts 12s and enhances Minotaur's skills for the duration.
Best Counters for Minotaur
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Minotaur in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Minotaur Counters
Minotaur is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Minotaur
These heroes work best alongside Minotaur in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Minotaur
Top item builds for Minotaur in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: