Valentina Mobile Legends Hero Guide

• Role: Mage
• Lane: Mid Lane
• Specialty: Burst, Finisher
• Damage Type: Magic
• Win Rate: 42.3%
• Ban Rate: 0.5%

# Valentina A formidable military commander and noble matriarch, Valentina serves as the steadfast leader of House Paxley, a prominent bloodline tasked with defending the southern reaches of the Moniyan Empire against Abyssal incursions near the Lantis Mountains. ## Early Life and Rise to Power Born as the eldest daughter of House Paxley's patriarch, Valentina was groomed from birth to inherit leadership of her family. Through years of rigorous martial and magical training, she developed into an exacting perfectionist and became the house's most capable heir. As an adult, Valentina demonstrated her martial prowess on the frontier, where she spearheaded numerous successful campaigns repelling Abyssal invasions. Her consistent victories brought stability and hope to the Empire's frightened populace and elevated House Paxley's standing among the nobility. Her achievements ultimately secured her a seat on the house council—making her its youngest and sole female member. ## Alliance with the Elves Seeking military reinforcements for the Empire's ongoing struggle, Valentina undertook a diplomatic mission to Moonlit Forest despite centuries of human-elf hostility. Though the Elf King Estes rejected her overtures, the idealistic warrior Irlan recognized the existential threat posed by an Imperial collapse and chose to follow her alongside his elven companions. Fighting beside Valentina in the mountains forged a deep bond; Irlan eventually confessed his romantic affections for her. Torn between duty to her house and newfound love, Valentina found resolution when Irlan publicly offered permanent elven military support conditional on her accepting his marriage proposal. The arrangement served House Paxley's interests while allowing her to pursue happiness. Their union, celebrated under moonlight, elevated Valentina to formal leadership as the house rejoiced—though her ambitious uncle harbored silent resentment over his displaced inheritance. ## The Betrayal and Aftermath Strengthened by their elven alliance, House Paxley ascended further, earning Valentina the title of Duchess. Yet tragedy struck when the Abyss launched a devastating assault on their domain. Facing annihilation before imperial reinforcements could arrive, Valentina authorized the forbidden "Soul Casket"—a cataclysmic spell capable of consuming all souls within its radius, demon and ally alike. While Valentina and Irlan held the frontline, her uncle and the ritual mages treacherously completed the spell early, intending to eliminate the duchess and seize control. Realizing the betrayal, Irlan sacrificed himself by pushing Valentina from the lethal zone moments before it activated, destroying the Abyssal army but claiming the hero's soul. Valentina survived to execute the conspirators, yet the victory tasted of ash. ## The Cursed Pact Consumed by grief, Valentina erected a memorial to Irlan and devoted herself to necromantic research, desperate to restore her beloved's soul. This obsessive quest led her to darkness—specifically, to an encounter with Kalon, the trickster Evil God. The entity offered her the Heart of Anima, a fragment of the Twilight Orb rumored to possess miraculous power, in exchange for a blood pact. Valentina accepted, gaining immortality and shadow magic while condemning all House Paxley descendants to spiritual corruption. Kalon's price was their eventual servitude—he would resurrect through a Paxley heir when his power fully manifested. Recognizing the catastrophe she had wrought upon her lineage, Valentina left a prophecy warning her descendants to eliminate any Cursed One who might emerge. Since that dark compact, she has endured the shadows in solitude, watching and waiting for the Heart of Anima's reappearance and the possibility of Irlan's salvation.