Baxia in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has suddenly emerged as one of the most popular heroes in the current MPL meta. After having disappeared for a long time following the decline of the tank jungler trend, Baxia has made a surprising return to the spotlight.

The hero hasn’t just resurfaced—he has become incredibly flexible, having been picked not only as a jungler but also used effectively as a roamer and even an EXP laner.

Baxia has always been known as a durable hero with quick rotations and a strong ability to counter regen-based heroes. But what has truly made him a top-tier option in this meta is his natural ability to shut down high DPS heroes.

Most notably, Baxia has served as a hard counter to Kimmy. With Kimmy’s basic attack-based DPS being a constant nuisance, Baxia has managed to neutralize her completely. When matched up against him, Kimmy's damage can drop to single digits, becoming almost unnoticeable.

Why Baxia MLBB Has Been a Priority Pick in MPL

Dunia Games had the chance to ask about Baxia’s sudden rise during a press conference with Geek Fam's Maykids, Coach Dora, and Baloyskie. All three provided clear insights.

"Baxia is like the immune system of a team. He’s a hero with a ton of sustain and the fact that he can be flexed into the jungler, roamer, or EXP lane roles makes him a great first pick," said Maykids.

"Baxia is also a strong counter to many top-tier heroes right now, like Kimmy. So he can also be a strong deny pick against opponents," added Coach Dora.

The rise of Baxia has also marked the return of tank junglers to the meta. With Kimmy currently considered an S-tier priority pick—whether played in the mid lane or gold lane—Baxia has become the ideal answer.

"He can counter META heroes that are popular now, like Kimmy. With a tank jungler like Baxia, it becomes much harder for the enemy to use Kimmy effectively," Baloyskie explained.

So don’t be surprised if Baxia continues to show up in nearly every MPL draft. His flexibility, durability, and ability to neutralize the current META have made him a top priority pick in this evolving competitive landscape.

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