Phoveus Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Fighter
- Lane: Exp Lane
- Specialty: Regen, Damage
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 49.7%
- Ban Rate: 1.2%
# Phoveus A fierce Moniyan border commander bound to an ancient Evil God, Phoveus represents the tragic cost of sacrifice and the burden of power obtained through damnation. ## Background Phoveus served as a decorated military officer stationed at the Lantis Mountains, leading an elite unit of fourteen soldiers renowned for their unconventional yet ruthlessly effective tactics against Abyssal incursions. When the Empire launched an ill-fated offensive against the dimensional threat, Phoveus witnessed his entire regiment face annihilation as Imperial Knight Tigreal's main force of thirteen thousand troops became surrounded by Abyssal forces. Faced with impossible odds and refusing to abandon his comrades, Phoveus made a fateful decision to invoke the power of an Evil God sealed within an ancient monolith—a relic his ancestor had imprisoned centuries prior. The demonic pact proved devastatingly effective, allowing Phoveus to single-handedly repel the Abyssal assault and save countless Imperial soldiers. However, the Moniyan Empire, viewing any collaboration with demonic entities as an unforgivable heresy, branded him a traitor and war criminal. Despite the lives he preserved, Phoveus faced execution for his transgression. During his transport to the gallows, Phoveus encountered the monolith containing the imprisoned Evil God once more. As the demon attempted to seize control of his body for its own liberation, Phoveus seized the opportunity to turn the tables. Using sheer willpower and the binding oath inscribed upon the monolith—"Our will is your eternal shackle"—he forcibly merged his own soul with both the stone and the demonic entity, creating an unbreakable containment. Though condemned as a sinner by the Empire, the border communities immortalized Phoveus as their savior. He now walks the Lantis frontier dragging the monolith behind him, eternally bound to the power that saved his people, yet eternally imprisoned by the chains of his own sacrifice.
Phoveus Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Phoveus holds a 49.7% win rate, a viable pick that performs well in the right team composition. This places Phoveus in the B-tier category for the current patch.
Phoveus is typically played as a Fighter in the Exp Lane lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Regen/Damage.
How to beat Phoveus: The most effective counters in the current patch are Masha, Wanwan, Khufra. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Phoveus.
Who Phoveus counters: Phoveus has favorable matchups against Mathilda, Yu Zhong, Lapu-Lapu, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Phoveus: Phoveus achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Benedetta, Chip, Johnson. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Phoveus.
Phoveus Skills
- Demonic Force (Passive): Phoveus's next Basic Attack charges at the enemy, knocking them back, dealing extra <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> equal to 4%-6% of the enemy's Max HP (scales with level), and gaining a Shield equal to 8%-12% (scales with level) of his own Max HP. This effect has a 26-14s cooldown (based on <font color="a6aafb">Infernal Pursuit</font>'s level). <font color="a6aafb">Astaros' Gaze</font>: Whenever an enemy hero blinks, dashes, or is displaced within 8 units, the cooldown of <font color="a6aafb">Demonic Force</font> will be reduced by 20% and other skills by 0.5s.
- Demonic Impact: Phoveus slams his monolith into the ground, dealing 200<font color="fba51f"> (+120% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in the area and slowing them by 70% for 0.5s. If this skill hits an enemy, Phoveus's next <font color="a6aafb">Demonic Impact</font> will leave behind an <font color="a6aafb">Astaros Eye</font>. <font color="a6aafb">Astaros Eye</font>: Implodes after a short delay, dealing 100<font color="fba51f"> (+60% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font> to the enemies.
- Dark Wave: Phoveus lowers his monolith and releases his demonic power in the target direction, knocking enemies airborne, dragging them along, and dealing 250<font color="fba51f"> (+100% Extra Physical Attack)</font> <font color="7f62fe">Magic Damage</font>.
- Infernal Pursuit: <font color="a6aafb">Sinner</font>: <font color="a6aafb">Demonic Force</font>, <font color="a6aafb">Astaros Eye</font>, and <font color="a6aafb">Dark Wave</font> can apply <font color="a6aafb">Sinner's Mark</font> to the enemy hero hit. <font color="a6aafb">Judgment</font>: Phoveus leaps into the air and smashes down with his monolith at the enemy hero with <font color="a6aafb">Sinner's Mark</font>, dealing 250<font color="fba51f"> (+100% Total Physical Attack)</font> plus extra <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> equal to 5% of the target's Max HP to enemies in the area while Phoveus recovers <font color="26e407">50 plus 6% of his Lost HP</font>. <font color="A4AAC7">The HP recovered is reduced by 80% when hitting multiple enemies</font>.
Best Counters for Phoveus
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Phoveus in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Phoveus Counters
Phoveus is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Phoveus
These heroes work best alongside Phoveus in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Phoveus
Top item builds for Phoveus in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: