Sun Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Fighter
- Lane: Exp Lane, Jungle
- Specialty: Push, Damage
- Damage Type: Physical
- Win Rate: 53.4%
- Ban Rate: 14.3%
# Sun An ancient spirit born from the mountain itself, Sun is a contemplative immortal who awakens after millennia of slumber to discover the complexities of mortality and companionship. ## Origins and Awakening Sun's existence predates recorded history. Formed from the concentrated spiritual essence of the mountains over countless ages, he possessed dominion over heaven and earth itself, commanding powers that bordered on the divine. His immortal existence remained largely solitary until a cataclysmic upheaval shattered his eternal sleep, forcing him to confront a world vastly changed from the one he once knew. ## The Influence of Li Li During his slumber, visions of natural beauty—waterfalls, blooming hillsides, and a small panda—occasionally flickered through Sun's consciousness. Upon awakening, these visions gradually became reality when a determined panda named Li Li discovered him. Despite Sun's initial annoyance, Li Li's persistent devotion—climbing treacherous peaks daily to present him with freshly picked peaches—slowly kindled an unexpected emotion within the ageless being: fondness. Li Li became instrumental in challenging Sun's understanding of existence itself. The panda insisted that all things required names, even an immortal as ancient and powerful as Sun. Their seemingly trivial conversations planted seeds of curiosity and longing within Sun's heart, emotions previously foreign to his vast existence. ## The Tragedy of Mortality When a devastating flood claimed Li Li's life, Sun experienced his first encounter with genuine helplessness. Despite his immense powers over nature and his ability to command rivers, he could not prevent death. This encounter with mortality's permanence shattered his detachment from the world, forcing him to grapple with questions about the nature of existence, loss, and his own purpose. ## Finding Purpose Seeking solace, Sun returned to his birthplace and surrendered to an extended slumber. He awakened once more to find a silver dragon engaged in a desperate struggle—this creature bore the weight of protecting mortal refugees while opposing his own corrupted kin. Recognizing a kinship in their shared burden, Sun listened as the dragon explained the changed world and the duty of immortals to safeguard both the cycle of life and death. Before departing into the tempestuous northern sea, the dragon bestowed upon Sun a final gift: a name. Though Sun's gratification was tempered by bewilderment at the cryptic explanation of cosmic significance, he accepted this identity. Now stationed as a guardian, Sun remains ever watchful, holding onto the memory of Li Li and the simple wish to share his newfound name with his departed friend.
Sun Meta Analysis
Based on current Mythic rank data, Sun holds a 53.4% win rate, making Sun one of the strongest picks in the current Mythic meta. This places Sun in the S-tier category for the current patch.
Sun sees a 14.3% ban rate, indicating moderate threat perception among players at high rank.
Sun is typically played as a Fighter in the Exp Lane, Jungle lane. This hero deals Physical damage and specializes in Push/Damage.
How to beat Sun: The most effective counters in the current patch are Novaria, Minsitthar, Julian. These heroes have statistically superior win rates in direct matchups against Sun.
Who Sun counters: Sun has favorable matchups against Beatrix, Roger, Mathilda, consistently winning these lanes in the current meta.
Best team compositions with Sun: Sun achieves the highest combined win rate when paired with Aldous, Grock, Lylia. Consider these heroes when drafting a team around Sun.
Sun Skills
- Simian God (Passive): Enemies hit by Sun and his Doppelgangers will have their Physical Defense reduced by 5% (stacks up to 6 times). Sun recovers HP equal to 75 plus 25% of the Doppelganger's Physical Attack each time a Doppelganger deals damage. Sun and his Doppelgangers' Basic Attacks deal 50 extra damage to Creeps.
- Endless Variety: Sun hurls his <font color="a6aafb">Golden Staff</font> in the target direction, dealing 200<font color="fba51f"> (+40% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in its path. Upon hitting an enemy hero or Creep, or reaching the maximum range, the <font color="a6aafb">Golden Staff</font> morphs into a Doppelganger that lasts 5s and inherits 40% of Sun's attributes (and a portion of his Attack Effects). <font color="a6aafb">Endless Variety</font> and <font color="a6aafb">Swift Exchange</font> are learned and upgraded together and share the same cooldown.
- Swift Exchange: Sun hurls his <font color="a6aafb">Golden Staff</font> in the target direction, dealing 200<font color="fba51f"> (+40% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> to enemies in its path. He conjures a Doppelganger at his location that lasts 5s and inherits 40% of his attributes (and a portion of Attack Effects). Meanwhile, Sun conceals himself and moves with the <font color="a6aafb">Golden Staff</font>.
- Instantaneous Move: Sun commands his Doppelgangers to strike at the target enemy with him, dealing 270<font color="fba51f"> (+40% Total Physical Attack)</font> <font color="fb1f1f">Physical Damage</font> and slowing the target and enemies behind them by 20% (can be stacked) for 1.5s. This counts as Basic Attack damage and can trigger Attack Effects but cannot Crit.
- Clone Techniques: Sun summons a Doppelganger that lasts 8s and inherits 70% of his attributes and a portion of his Attack Effects. The Doppelganger takes increased damage.
Best Counters for Sun
These heroes have the highest win rate when playing against Sun in Mobile Legends:
Heroes Sun Counters
Sun is strong against these heroes in Mobile Legends:
Best Team Synergies with Sun
These heroes work best alongside Sun in Mobile Legends team compositions:
Recommended Builds for Sun
Top item builds for Sun in Mobile Legends based on win rate and pro player usage: