Boost Your Magic Damage with the Right Item
As a mage hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, you often face the decision of whether to build Divine Glaive or Genius Wand. These items are crucial for dealing magic damage, especially against tanky opponents or those with magic resistance items. They not only counter magic resistance but also significantly increase your magic damage output as the game progresses.
Differences Between Divine Glaive and Genius Wand
Divine Glaive provides a flat boost to magic power and magic penetration, with an additional magic penetration bonus based on the enemy’s magic defense. On the other hand, Genius Wand offers magic power, movement speed, and magic penetration. Its unique passive ability gradually reduces the enemy’s magic defense with each attack.
Choosing the Right Item for the Right Situation
Both Divine Glaive and Genius Wand excel at penetrating an enemy’s magic resistance, but they have different approaches. Divine Glaive acts as a personal buff, becoming more effective against opponents with higher magic defense. In contrast, Genius Wand acts as a debuff, continuously decreasing the enemy’s magic defense with each attack. This can benefit other mage heroes on your team as well.
When to Buy Divine Glaive and Genius Wand
Genius Wand is more suitable for the early to mid-game when enemies haven’t built significant magic defense items yet. Heroes like Chang’e, Gord, and Silvanna, who deal continuous damage, benefit the most from this item as they can quickly stack its passive.
Once your opponents start building items like Radiant Armor or Rose Gold Meteor to increase their magic defense, it’s a good time to consider building Divine Glaive. It excels in penetrating magic defense through its unique passive.
While it’s possible to build both items simultaneously, it’s recommended to start with Genius Wand for an early-game power spike.
Conclusion
Choosing between Divine Glaive and Genius Wand depends on the situation and the enemy’s magic defense. Genius Wand is great for the early to mid-game, while Divine Glaive shines when facing opponents with higher magic defense. Consider your hero’s playstyle and the enemy’s itemization to make the best decision.
Source: ONEESPORTS
