With one of the updates, a new hero was added to Mobile Legends - Valentina. Since its release, it has been wreaking havoc on the battlefield. Her explosive potential as well as her passive lifesteal along with her unique ability to copy other heroes' ultimates make her insanely strong. In this guide, we'll take a look at the best emblem, spells, and item build, as well as how to play this character to dominate every game.
Hero skills and their leveling
Valentina has a set of 4 skills: one passive and three active. Next, we will analyze them in order to better understand her abilities and determine the order and priority of their pumping. In this guide, we will also talk about skill combinations to unlock the potential of a hero.
Passive Skill - Primal Strength
The hero gains 30 experience every time he deals damage to an enemy character. The ability has a 2 second cooldown. If the level of the enemy character is not higher than Valentine's. 60% of the damage dealt will be converted into her health points.
First Skill - Shadow Strike
Valentina launches a ball of shadow in a fan-shaped area forward, dealing high magic damage enemies hit and slowing them by 40% for 1 second. Also applies Shadow Mark for 4 seconds to enemy Heroes hit. If they are hit again with the first skill, they will be frightened for 0,7 seconds.
Skill XNUMX - Arcane Shadow
Valentina fires 3 Shadow Shots at the nearest enemy and rushes forward, each shot inflicting good magic damage. The hero can re-cast this skill within 6 seconds, but at the cost of mana. Each time this skill hits an enemy character, the cooldown of the first ability will be reduced by 1 second.
Ultimate - I am you
Valentine takes the power of the targeted enemy Hero and slows them by 70% for 0,5 seconds. This power allows her to use the enemy's ultimate for the next 20 seconds. After using the main skill of the enemy, Valentina will take on his appearance and gain his type of basic attack (normal skills remain unchanged). If necessary, you can return to the original form.
This skill cannot be used on an enemy Valentine. The level of the stolen ability will increase with the level of the character. If the opponent is a physical damage hero, the character will receive an additional physical attack for the duration of the ult.
Sequence of leveling skills
First unlock the first skill, then unlock the second ability. At level 4, be sure to unlock the ultimate. After that, make the maximum improvement of the first skill, as this significantly reduces its cooldown. Now you can download to the end Arcane Shadow. Increase the level of the ultimate ability whenever possible.
Suitable emblem
The most suitable option for this character is emblems Magus. Talents will increase penetration, increase the characteristics of purchased items, and also allow you to deal additional damage when multiple hits on the enemy.
Battle spell
Recommended use 
fire shotto deal additional damage. The spell's damage scales with distance, so it can be used to finish off fleeing enemies if you aim correctly. Moreover, this spell can knock back enemies or cancel their skills, which can be useful against Odette, for example.
Many also choose 
Flashto quickly leave a dangerous battle or catch up with the enemy.
Best Build
There is no single build for any hero that would be consistently effective. Some items will have to be constantly replaced in order to withstand various enemy characters. Next, let's take a look at the universal build for Valentina with spare equipment, which can be used in almost any match:
- Doom Clock: the main item that will gradually increase the hero's magical power, and also give a good increase in mana.
- Magic Boots: ability cooldown reduction. You can also buy Boots of the Conjurerto increase magical penetration.
- Enchanted Talisman: Decreases the cooldown of the character's skills.
- Wand of Lightning: necessary, as it reduces the cooldown of skills, allows you to deal additional damage and increases magical power.
- Divine Sword: to increase magical penetration to deal more damage.
- Holy Crystal: gives a strong increase in magical attack and strength.
How to play Valentine
The combination of Valentina's skills depends on what ultimates the enemy heroes have. Alternate 1 and 2 abilities in order to deal maximum damage. If you got an ult Cecilion or Veila, try to use it at the very beginning. On the other hand, if you have the ultimate ability Leslie, it is better to use it at the end of the action to finish off the fleeing enemy. Next, we will analyze the features of the game for Valentine in the early, middle and late stages of the game.
Beginning of the game
First, unlock the first skill and move to the mid lane or in a pinch to other lanes depending on your team. Try to use every opportunity to deal damage to enemies, as this will activate Valentina's passive skill and give her additional experience. As a result, the level of the hero will increase much faster, thus the ultimate will appear very early.
The ultimate ability of the enemy can be stolen, even if he did not open it.
Mid game
Keep an eye on the map and help your teammates: take part in killing Turtle and Lord, help your allies steal enemy buffs and kill jungle creeps. Try to destroy the mid lane tower, but don't forget roam and come to other lines. Use enemy ultimates shooters, mages and assassins to destroy opponents and increase the advantage of the team.
End of the game
At the end of the game, like any other mage, Valentina has a lot of magic damage. Try to stick to the tank and move around the map only with allies. Hide in the bushes and engage in combat after teammates have launched an attack. After that, you can steal the enemy's ultimate tank or fighterto gain an AoE crowd control or high area damage skill.
Try to keep an eye out for assassins or shooters who will try to kill Valentina first. Always try to steal the enemy's best ultimate, even if it won't be used right away.
Worst Opponents
Valentina can counter any hero to some extent thanks to her unique ultimate, which allows her to copy the skills of her enemies. In the hands of an experienced player who knows how to counter each character, she will be very dangerous and effective. However, there are some heroes that will be difficult to play against as Valentina. This is due to their abilities and instant damage:
Hack and predictor Aviator
Valentina has dominated Mobile Legends since its inception. Her ultimate helps counter any hero in the game. However, playing as this character in a ranked match is quite problematic: she is constantly banned, as she often gets into metu. Unless you accidentally banned her, you need to choose first. Valentina should be a priority target in a teamfight. Use all the tips presented, and victory will be guaranteed.
maybe you can also add top ultimates that Valentina can copy? It would be cool