History is in the making! For the first time, an all-female African MLBB team will earn its spot at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Saudi Arabia. It’s all thanks to the Carry1st Africa Cup: MLBB Women’s Invitational Qualifier, which is set to be a game-changing moment for African esports.

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The tournament kicks off with two online qualifiers: one for Egypt and another for the rest of Africa, each featuring 32 teams battling it out in a double-elimination format. The best teams from each region will then face off in a grand final at Insomnia Cairo, where the champions will earn their ticket to the global stage.

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With high stakes and fierce competition, every decision counts. If you want to be among the best, you need to play like the best. So, let’s break down some MLBB tips & tricks to help you dominate the Carry1st Africa Cup.

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1. Work as a Unit: Teamwork Wins Championships

MLBB is a team game, and as such, success in this MOBA hinges on teamwork. It also means that in a high-stakes tournament, solo play, no matter how excellent,  isn’t enough. Strong team coordination can turn the tide of any match.

Here’s how to build synergy with your team:

• Queue with a duo or trio: Random teammates can be unpredictable, but playing with people you trust improves coordination.
• Use voice chat: Quick callouts can make or break a fight. Make communication a habit.
• Assign roles early: Decide who’s playing which role before the game starts. This avoids last-minute confusion in the draft phase.

Form a squad with players who complement each other's playstyles and maintain open communication. 

Regular practice sessions will enhance coordination and build trust among teammates. If you don’t have a reliable squad yet, join MLBB Discord servers or local gaming communities to find like-minded players.

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2. Master Your Role

One of the biggest mistakes any Mobile Legends player can make is trying to be a jack-of-all-trades but mastering none. In a high-stakes tournament, you need a main role, but you also need flexibility. 

So you need to figure out what role you’ll play. What’s your best fit?:

• Tank/Roamer: Control the map, set up fights, and protect your carries.
• Jungler: Secure objectives and carry fights.
• EXP Lane: Hold your own in duels while maintaining map pressure.
• Mid Lane: Be the playmaker, rotating to assist teammates.
• Gold Lane: Farm hard, scale up, and carry late-game fights.

Speaking on adaptability, at high levels of play, adaptability is key. You may need to fill a role based on enemy picks. Have at least two strong heroes per role to stay flexible.

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3. Objective Control Wins Games, Not Just Kills

You’ll see this mistake in casual matches all the time: players chasing kills instead of taking objectives. In tournament play, objectives determine the winner. Here’s how to dominate objectives:

• Secure Turtle & Lord: The extra gold and buffs give your team a major lead.
• Take Down Towers Early: Each destroyed turret restricts enemy movement and opens up the map.
• Rotate intelligently: After winning a fight, don’t just recall; push a lane, take Lord, or steal enemy jungle camps.

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Tournament Tip: Assign a shot-caller on your team, someone who can make fast, decisive calls on objectives. This prevents hesitation in crucial moments.

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4. Play the Draft Like a Pro

If you’re entering Carry1st Africa Cup, you can’t just rely on comfort picks. The draft phase is just as important as in-game skill. If your team drafts poorly, you could be at a disadvantage before the match even starts.

Here’s how to win the draft:

• Ban the biggest threats: High-impact heroes like Valentina, Joy, or Wanwan are almost always first bans.
• Prioritize Power Picks: If you have first pick, grab a strong flex pick like Fredrinn or Karrie.
• Counter Enemy Picks: If the enemy locks a burst assassin like Fanny, pick high-durability heroes with crowd control like Khufra or Chou.

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Tournament Tip: Here’s a good draft strategy to work with:

• Have a pool of 3-4 heroes per role
• Identify your comfort comps (example: pick-off comp vs full-on 5v5)
• Learn how to counter-pick, especially in second pick
• Assign clear roles before the draft even begins.

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5. Pick the Right Heroes

It’s tempting to spam the latest meta heroes, but that won’t always work. Instead, master a few heroes that fit your playstyle and team strategy.

Top Hero Picks for Tournament Play:

• Roam (Tank/Support): Minotaur, Franco, or Tigreal for setting up fights.
• Jungle: Ling, Lancelot, or Martis for aggressive playmaking.
• EXP Lane: Yu Zhong, Esmeralda, or Terizla to hold the lane and rotate when needed.
• Mid Lane: Valentina, Kagura, or Pharsa for strong burst and map presence.
• Gold Lane: Claude, Beatrix, or Melissa for late-game carrying.

If your favorite hero isn’t in the meta, that’s fine, as long as you can play them at a high level and they fit well with your team’s draft.

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Tournament tip: Always have at least two strong heroes per role in case your main gets banned.

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6. Balance Your Game

Way too many players focus only on mechanics, thinking fast reflexes alone will carry them. But MLBB is as much about decision-making as it is about skill. To improve both:

• Mechanics: Train in Classic or AI mode to perfect your combos and last hitting.
• Macro Play: Watch pro matches to learn rotations, objective control, and positioning. There’s a ton of great gameplay out there. Watch how SEA and PH teams rotate, draft, and fight.

Search “MWI 2024 Grand Finals highlights” or scout YouTube scrims from pro female teams. You'll start to see patterns in their play: how they hold waves, when they contest objectives, and how they punish mistakes. Use that knowledge.

• Know when to play safe: Focus on farming and defending instead of forcing fights if you're behind.

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7. Fine-Tune Your Game Settings for Maximum Impact

A surprising number of players use default settings, which can actually hinder their performance. To play at your best, optimize your controls.

Must-Change MLBB Settings for Competitive Play:

• Hero Lock Mode: Prevents attacks from hitting the wrong target in chaotic fights.
• Target Priority: set to Lowest HP; This helps you secure kills efficiently.
• Minimap Size: set to Large. This gives you better map awareness for tracking enemy movements.

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8. Get the Right MLBB Resources: Top Up & Gear Up

Want to upgrade your MLBB experience before the MLBB Women’s Invitational 2025? Skins, battle emotes, and extra diamonds can boost your confidence.

Need MLBB Diamonds? The Carry1st Shop is the easiest way to top up securely. A small upgrade can sometimes make a big difference in competitive play.

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