Mobile Legends’ May Patch Delivers Key Hero Buffs and Nerfs in 1.9.68.1 Update

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang rolled out its latest balance adjustments on May 14 with Patch 1.9.68.1 for the Original Server, bringing a series of targeted buffs and nerfs designed to refine the mid-season meta. Rather than a sweeping overhaul, this patch focuses exclusively on hero tweaks, smoothing out performance gaps that have emerged since the March ranked-season reset and last major 1.9.64 update.

Moonton streamlined several skills to improve responsiveness and reliability in competitive play. Casual and pro squads alike will want to note these changes, then head into their next match armed with fresh tactics. Here are the hero adjustments in concise bullet form:

Gord (Buff)

• Skill 1 cast delay at close range reduced for faster hits
• Flying speed increased from 12.5 to 14

Kimmy (Neutral Fix + Nerf)

• Ultimate’s 75% slow effect bug fixed
• Ultimate damage reduced by 25%

Yi Sun-shin (Buff)

• Ultimate cooldown standardized to 60 s at all levels (down from 72–60 s)
• Ultimate duration extended from 10 s to 15 s

Joy (Nerf)

• Passive magic bonus lowered from 100% to 80%

Diggie (Buff)

• Skill 1 foreswing time reduced by 20%; backswing removed
• Skill 2 foreswing time reduced by 20%; backswing reduced by 50%

Chang’e (Neutral Buff + Nerf)

Ultimate magic bonus decreased from 33% to 21%

Ultimate cooldown shortened from 36–30 s to 24–20 s

These incremental tweaks demonstrate Moonton’s commitment to a more measured, feedback-driven approach to balancing. While fans on the Advanced Server continue to test unimplemented changes—like the new hero Zetian—this May patch ensures the main roster remains sharp and ready for action.